Catalant
Marketplace for independent consultants and experts serving enterprise clients on high-value projects.
Catalant is a Boston-based platform that matches independent consultants, former Big Three alumni and industry experts with project work at large enterprises. Clients post strategy, operations, marketing and digital transformation projects, and Catalant's algorithm suggests qualified experts.
How Catalant works for consultants
Experts create a detailed profile with credentials, case studies and day rates. Catalant's team reviews applications and invites qualified consultants to join specific client briefs. Consultants submit proposals and, if selected, work directly with the client under Catalant's master services agreement. Payment is net 30 days after invoice.
Rates and project economics
Day rates on Catalant typically range from $800 to $3,000+ depending on expertise and client budget. The platform takes a margin on the client's fee; consultants receive their quoted rate. Because projects are high-value and often multi-week, a single engagement can generate significant revenue.
Tips for getting hired on Catalant
- Quantify past project impact in your profile; enterprise clients buy outcomes
- Respond to briefs within 24 hours to stay in the algorithm's top matches
- Ask your Catalant manager for feedback after each proposal to improve win rate
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