thirdwork
Jeff Winkle is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and strategy across various sectors, including technology and nonprofit initiatives. Currently serving as Co-founder and Head of Operations at Thirdwork since August 2021, Winkle leads growth for a freelance talent platform specializing in blockchain, AI, and fintech, collaborating with esteemed brands that have collectively secured over $1B in funding. Previously, Winkle contributed to operational excellence at Lemonade and played a key role in the growth of Knoetic, an HR software startup, where Winkle was integral in customer success and fundraising efforts. As the Founder of "The Clean Mission," Winkle demonstrated a commitment to community service by facilitating the removal of over 150,000 lbs of litter. Earlier roles include a Senior Risk Manager at TD, leading stress test modeling for bank assets, and a Risk Consultant at FRG, advancing stress testing capabilities for major banks. Winkle holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a degree in European Economics & Finance from the University of Valencia.
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thirdwork
Thirdwork is a specialized freelance marketplace that helps the savviest startups and founders hire world-class design, marketing and product talent. Our roots lie in helping blockchain startups find uniquely talented freelancers. Since then, we’ve broadened our reach (and our talent roster) to serve fintech, machine-learning & analytics, enterprise software, and other startups building innovative technology. Our unique value lies in our understanding of specialized industry needs and a meticulous approach to finding the right talent. We house a diverse roster of freelance pros ranging from designers well-versed in crypto wallets, engineers with a deep understanding of payment platforms, to content writers who can break down complex concepts like large language models. We believe specialization matters. Companies that have worked with us have collectively raised over $1B from leading investors like a16z, Coinbase Ventures, Greylock, Accel, and Lightspeed. We’ve worked with late-stage startups you’ve heard of, and plenty of early stage startups you probably haven’t. We believe doing things well means not doing too much. Our hands-on approach to matching you with freelance talent means we take on fewer than 10 freelance talent searches per month.