The Upside was founded by Erin Halper in 2017 as a way to help solve the growing need for better, more flexible career opportunities for those who were no longer thriving in the traditional 9 – 5 corporate structure. 

The company began as a client-consultant matching platform, helping to bridge the gap between companies in need of expertise and consultants looking for quality clients. However, 18 months into the business, Erin had two game-changing realizations: (1) there wasn’t a huge demand for expensive consultants and (2) consultants were missing the essential skills needed for sustainable growth.

After taking two weeks off to rework the business model, The Upside relaunched in December 2018 as a community platform where top independent consultants join forces to advance their businesses.

Today, The Upside is the leading authority on independent consulting – sharing connections, resources and industry best practices within its private community, through its Accelerator program, across social media, in the press and on stages across the U.S.