Partner With Jim Cook
Jim Cook is one of the top 3 influential voices for financial and operational decision-makers at VC-backed, high-growth startups.
BenchBoard through Cook’s PlayBooks reaches a curated audience of 4,000+ finance and operations leaders across Substack and LinkedIn - people who subscribe specifically for Jim’s perspective. This audience trusts his voice, values his experience, and takes action on his recommendations.
Audience Snapshot
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4,000+ subscribers
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50%–65% open rates weekly
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4,000+ curated connections
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~80,000 impressions in the last 90 days (+161%)
Substack
Finance & Ops Leaders on the rise
VP/Director Level
Founders & C-Suite
Series A–Pre-IPO, VC-backed companies
Ways to Partner
We don’t sell ad space. We build trust-based alignment.
Cook’s PlayBooks Sponsorship
Feature your brand in the weekly newsletter and Jim’s LinkedIn posts—content followed religiously by decision-makers across growth-stage startups and VC-backed companies.
Video, Podcast, and Office Hours
Collaborate with Jim on a short video or guest appearance in a live AMA. CFOs are tuning in—get in front of them with a voice they already trust.
Speaking Engagements & Roundtables
Have Jim speak at your next event, or co-host a dinner or curated conversation with operators, CFOs, and rising finance leaders.
Co-Branded Tools & Frameworks
Work with Jim to create a custom Playbook, worksheet, or resource—built with the same strategic clarity his readers count on every week.
Advisory & Strategic Support
Looking for more than one-off exposure? Jim offers limited monthly advisory engagements with companies aligned to his mission and methods.
Sponsorships are tiered, flexible, and built for real partnership - not passive impressions.
View the full menu of tiers, pricing, and add-on opportunities here:
PARTNER WITH JIM
Ready to Connect?
If you’re serious about reaching the right audience, and you value depth over reach, clarity over clutter, book a conversation with Jim.