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