Henry Ollarves

It's launch season here at Contra, and we couldn't be more excited to share something we've been working on for quite some time. While we've always been very independent-focused, we have never stopped listening to and engaging with the people who use Contra to hire. After all, what value can we provide to independents on our platform if they can't find good and exciting jobs? So, thanks to...

Surprise, surprise! At Contra, we’re forever fueled by a singular mission: to streamline the lives of freelancers around the globe. We all recognize that AI isn't just a fleeting trend—it's a revolution. And as we carve our space in this changing landscape, it felt only right to harness the power of AI and blend it seamlessly with our platform. Imagine a world where creative blocks are a thing...

Platforms like Contra don't happen by chance. Commission-free payments, invoicing, job opportunities, and the ability to pitch to clients are just a few of the core features that define Contra as a platform. This did not happen by accident. What I mean by this is that Contra was created by real independent workers who came together and said, "If no one is going to build it, we might as...

For us, it’s all about being bold but logical at the same time. With almost 50% of the global workforce being Millennial and GenZ, it simply makes sense to push innovation and partnerships in ways that makes these groups feel more comfortable and empowered. Contra X TikTok partnership is just another step in the right direction to build the future of work. Couldn’t be more proud of our team...

Hard work & dedication. Couldn't be more proud of what we are doing at Contra. Our tech is superb and our team even more. But there's more! We are not solely looking to have a great platform that can actually help people all around the world find flexible and remote work, we want to inform and educate people (and especially companies) about what the independent community actually looks...

I remember the "click" moment I had when speaking to @kuizinas for the first time. The world was in a deep state of change, most of my friends had lost their traditional jobs and were frantically looking elsewhere for something to do, a tool that could help them put their skills and experiences in a spotlight. Traditional platforms are oversaturated with a marketing approach, spammy posts...