How it works

Frequently Asked Questions
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You Input a Brief
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It starts with a quick 5‑minute form. This is where we learn the nuances, the must‑haves, the deal‑breakers, the nice‑to‑haves.

You can drag and drop a PDF of your job description, or, if you don’t have one yet, just tell us everything you can about the role and we’ll create one for you.

The more detail you share here, the more precise your talent map will be. We also offer consultation calls should you want to add more colour to the briefing.

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We Scan The Entire Internet
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Our human researchers work hand‑in‑hand with advanced AI models to cover the entire market, not just what people choose to share on LinkedIn.

We also systematically review every relevant organisation, then every person in those companies, to pinpoint who’s worth a closer look.

No stone is left un-turned. This is how we identify the true total addressable market for your role, so you see everyone who matters, not just the obvious names.

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We Find Every Digital Mention
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Once we’ve ruled out the obvious non‑starters, we dig deeper - tracking down every digital mention of each individual.

That means news articles, press releases, conference appearances, academic papers, and more.

It’s a wider lens than traditional search, giving you a richer, more complete view of each person’s track record and profile.

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We Score Every Option
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Our AI doesn’t just tick boxes, it understands the nuance of your brief.

Where other tools might match candidates on a handful of surface‑level criteria, our models reason against what you’re truly looking for.

Every option is scored as a percentage fit, then a human researcher systematically reviews each one to make sure the AI’s assumptions are sound.

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Expert Human Review
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Once we’ve qualified and scored every plausible option, we apply a strict human review.

The truth many AI tools won’t tell you is that AI can hallucinate or misinterpret data. That’s why we double‑check everything.

Our researchers are experienced in executive search and take the time to truly understand your brief, ensuring you get the best of both worlds:  the reach and speed of advanced AI, combined with the judgement and context only a human can bring.

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You Get The Full Picture

We curate a board‑ready talent map, beautifully presented and packed with every data point we’ve uncovered – salary estimates, diversity breakdowns, geographical spread, and detailed profiles of the top candidates.

You’ll also get the full talent map covering the top 150 candidates for your role, with the option to include verified contact details.

Alongside the report, you’ll receive a private podcast summarising the insights and analysis, so you can listen at your convenience.

What you get:

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Board-ready shareable talent map:

  • Top candidate analysis
  • Diversity data
  • Salary insights
  • Location spread
  • Tenure averages
  • Key market trends & patterns
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150+ of the top candidates for your role

  • Excel or Google Sheet
  • Fully verified: contact info, full work history, salary estimates, tenure data, overall fit etc.
  • Scored against your brief
  • Filterable, editable format
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Debrief audio podcast-style summary

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Full revisions

Take a look at a Sample Map
How it works

Research that goes
further than LinkedIn.

From brief to board-ready talent map in 72 hours. Here's exactly what happens between the two.

The Process

Six steps. Zero stone unturned.

Every map follows the same rigorous process. AI for reach, humans for judgement.

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Step 01
You submit a brief

It starts with a five-minute form — the nuances, the must-haves, the deal-breakers. Attach a job description or build one from scratch. If you don't have one yet, just tell us what you know about the role and we'll shape it with you.

The more detail you share, the sharper the output. For complex or senior briefs, we offer a consultation call to add colour before we start.

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Step 02
We map the entire market

Our researchers work hand-in-hand with advanced AI to cover the full market — not just whoever happens to be active on LinkedIn. We systematically review every relevant organisation, then every person within those companies, to build a true picture of the total addressable talent pool.

This is how we surface the people who are genuinely right for the role, not just the ones who are easy to find.

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Step 03
We track every digital footprint

Once obvious non-starters are ruled out, we go deeper. Every remaining candidate is researched across news articles, press releases, conference appearances, academic papers, patents, and more.

A wider lens than traditional search — giving you a richer, more complete view of each person's track record before you've made a single call.

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Step 04
Every candidate scored against your brief

Our AI doesn't tick boxes — it reasons. Where other tools match on surface-level criteria, our models are trained to understand the nuance of what you're actually looking for.

Every candidate receives a percentage fit score generated against the specific requirements of your brief. No generic shortlisting.

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Step 05
A human reviews every single profile

AI can move fast, but it can also hallucinate. Every profile and every score goes through systematic human review before anything reaches you.

Our researchers come from executive search backgrounds. They understand briefs, they understand nuance, and they catch what the model misses. Speed and reach of AI, judgement of someone who's actually done this work.

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Step 06
You receive a board-ready talent map

Your deliverable arrives as a polished, white-labelled talent map packed with every data point we've uncovered — salary estimates, diversity breakdowns, geographical spread, and detailed profiles of the best candidates.

Built to be shared directly with clients. No reformatting, no cleanup, no extra work on your end.

The Deliverable

Everything in one package.

Every report includes four components, built to be handed straight to a client without any extra work from you.

Talent map
Board-ready talent map
  • Top candidate profiles with fit scores
  • Salary benchmarks and estimates
  • Diversity data and location spread
  • Tenure averages and market trends
  • White-labelled in your branding
Spreadsheet
Full candidate spreadsheet
  • Top candidates scored against your brief
  • Verified contact details where included
  • Full work history and salary estimates
  • Filterable — Excel or Google Sheets
Podcast
Private debrief podcast

A personalised audio summary of the market analysis, key findings, and standout candidates — recorded specifically for your brief. Listen on your commute, share with a colleague, or play it in a client meeting.

Revisions
Revisions included

If the brief shifts or the first cut doesn't fully land, we revise. Deep Dive includes one full revision; Full Picture includes unlimited. No pricing conversations — it's built in.

72hr turnaround
Flat fee · No surprises
No VAT charged
£1m insured
GDPR compliant

Ready to see it in action?

Submit a brief or view a sample map first. No commitment required.