We got tired of
talent being treated
like a commodity.
VettedBuddy was born out of frustration. We watched brilliant Indian freelancers—individuals seeking early independence—forced into endless bidding wars, outbid by cheap labor, and exhausted by the hustle.
The talent was never the problem. Open marketplaces were. We are building the Anti-Marketplace to prove that skills are your dominating asset, not credentials. Here, you never pitch, and you never pay platform fees.
"To make India's talent truly independent by removing every barrier—from sales to pitching—so they can simply work under their skillset."
Our values
Respect Over Commodities
We treat freelancers as talent, not as commodities to be bargained down. We are challenging the open marketplaces that force a race to the bottom.
Free Forever for Talent
There are zero tolls or platform fees for freelancers. We believe the talent doing the work shouldn't have to pay for the privilege.
Authenticity & Authority
We are building a fair system that rewards loyalty and actual skill over the ability to craft a cold email or outbid a competitor.
Absolute Independence
You don't need to learn sales or marketing. We handle the business, invoicing, and client relations, so you can achieve the independence you deserve.
Our Vetting Process
We screen for ultimate competence. Only about 8% of applicants make it into the final VettedBuddy network.
Portfolio & Screening Audits
We manually inspect historical files, commercial codebases, design assets, and case studies to ensure credentials and outputs are completely genuine.
Deep Technical & Skill Audits
Applicants face challenging tests evaluating codebase health, layout pixel-precision, logic optimization, and mastery of their stack tools.
Communication & Alignment Checks
We hold 1-on-1 calls to evaluate commercial communication, professional reliability, problem-solving mindset, and B2B engagement alignment.
Makers who move the needle
Shivang Sengar
Built VettedBuddy to solve the fundamental problem with open marketplaces: they treat talent like a commodity. On a mission to bring dignity and true independence to India's top freelancers.
Aditi Karlekar
Leads VettedBuddy's marketing & content strategies, brand positioning, and growth initiatives. Focused on building a strong brand presence, generating qualified leads, and scaling demand.
Aditi Karlekar
Leads VettedBuddy's marketing & content strategies, brand positioning, and growth initiatives. Focused on building a strong brand presence, generating qualified leads, and scaling demand.
Want to be part of the mission?
Join our network as a freelancer, or hire through VettedBuddy as a client.