How to recruit and manage freelancers

Enterprise Nation
Posted: Mon 14th Apr 2025
In this session, learn from the co-founder of Oddbox, Deepak Ravindran, about the best ways to recruit and manage freelancers.
Topics covered in this session
Roles that are suitable for freelancers
Freelancer platforms that make hiring easy
When to use freelancers versus in-house staff
How to write an effective brief to manage freelancers
How to onboard freelancers quickly and easily
Managing freelancer quality and timelines
Building long-term relationships with freelancers
About the speaker
Deepak co-founded Oddbox, the UK’s first sustainable food delivery service, which tackles food waste by rescuing over 50,000 tonnes of fresh produce, delivering more than c.10 million boxes nationwide, and securing over £25 million in Series B funding.
Deepak is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs as a start-up adviser and founder coach-mentor, sharing his expertise on building impactful challenger brands and promoting founder wellness.
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