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Writer Access is a content marketplace founded by Byron White in 2010 that connects 25,000 customers with 15,000 freelance writers, editors, and content strategists. The platform pivoted from a pure marketplace transaction model (70/30 split favoring freelancers) to a SaaS subscription model in late 2017, charging $39-$349/month. By 2017, the business generated $7.2 million in total revenue across the marketplace and related conference business, with a small team of 11 operating profitably from Boston and remote locations.

MyTime is a two-sided marketplace and SaaS platform connecting consumers with local service businesses. The company operates a marketplace that takes a 40% commission on new customer acquisitions, plus MyTime Scheduler, online booking software designed to help businesses acquire, book, and retain customers. The platform serves over 2.5 million nearby businesses with approximately 1 million monthly visitors.