Buildly Partner Program
A transparent, founder-led referral and revenue partner program for founders, advisors, consultants, and community members who want to help startups build better, faster—with trust and simplicity.
What is the Buildly Partner Program?
The Buildly Partner Program is a referral and revenue-sharing initiative. Partners introduce new clients to Buildly and earn a commission on collected revenue. It’s designed for those who want to help startups succeed, without the pressure of sales quotas or employment obligations.
Who is it for?
- Startup founders and operators
- Advisors and consultants
- Community leaders and connectors
- Anyone who believes in helping startups grow
What do partners do?
- Refer founders, teams, or companies to Buildly using your unique link or QR code
- Share the program with your network—publicly or privately
- Stay informed about Buildly’s offerings and updates
How do I get started?
- Create a free Collab Hub account
- Join the Partner Program from your dashboard
- Get your unique referral link or QR code
- Start sharing and earning
Buildly Partner Program – FAQ
Is this a job or employment role?
No, we do have commission based Sales associates that we recruit for on wellfound, but this is a partnership.
This is not employment and does not include a salary, benefits, or fixed hours.
Partners participate as independent referral partners, not employees or agents.
Do I need sales experience?
No traditional sales experience is required.
You do not need to:
- Cold call
- Pitch pricing
- Negotiate contracts
- Close deals
You just need to recognize when a founder might benefit from Buildly and make a thoughtful introduction.
What exactly do partners do?
Partners:
- Identify founders or startup teams who may need product or technical help
- Make a warm introduction or share a referral link / QR code
- Stay out of scoping, pricing, and delivery
Buildly handles everything else.
What does Buildly handle?
Buildly is responsible for:
- Discovery and qualification
- Scoping and pricing
- Contracts and billing
- Delivery and ongoing client management
Partners are never responsible for execution.
How much commission do partners earn?
Partners earn 25% of revenue collected from qualified referrals.
- Applies to one-time and recurring engagements
- Calculated on net revenue received by Buildly
- No cap on earnings
Commission terms typically apply for up to 12 months from the start of the client engagement.
When and how are commissions paid?
- Paid monthly or per invoice, depending on the engagement
- Payments are made via the agreed payment method
- Partners are responsible for their own taxes
Referral and commission status is tracked transparently through Collab Hub.
What counts as a “qualified referral”?
A referral is considered qualified if:
- The introduction is made directly by you (or via your referral link / QR code), and
- The startup is not already an active Buildly client or in an active sales conversation, and
- The startup enters into a paid engagement with Buildly within 90 days of the introduction
Buildly determines qualification in good faith and communicates status clearly.
Is this program exclusive?
No.
- You may refer clients to other companies
- Buildly works with multiple partners
- There are no exclusivity requirements
Is there a minimum number of referrals required?
No.
- No quotas
- No minimums
- No activity requirements
You participate at your own pace.
Can I promote Buildly publicly?
Yes — responsibly.
- Share their referral link or QR code
- Make introductions via email or message
- Mention Buildly in conversations or community settings
Partners may not:
- Misrepresent pricing or guarantees
- Present themselves as Buildly employees
- Use Buildly branding in a misleading way
How do I join the Partner Program?
- Visit the Partner Program page
- Review the referral agreement
- Accept the agreement via click-through
- Receive your referral link and QR code
Who should NOT join this program?
This program is not a fit if you are looking for:
- A salaried sales role
- Guaranteed income
- A short-term hustle
- A high-pressure closing role
It is a fit if you value long-term relationships and thoughtful introductions.
Who do I contact with questions?
If you have questions after reviewing the program, you can reach out via Collab Hub or reply to your onboarding email.