I help tech scale-ups make better hiring decisions
I work with founders, CTOs and Heads of Talent and their search partners to bring clarity to critical hiring decisions through independent talent research, realistic market insight, and properly qualified candidate conversations.
Hiring critical talent shouldn’t feel this uncertain
By the time most teams speak to me, they’re usually dealing with the same underlying problem: important hiring decisions are being made with incomplete or distorted information.
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There’s too much noise in the market from recruiters, inbound candidates, and conflicting opinions and not enough objective signal.
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CVs look strong, but don’t reliably translate into performance once real conversations begin.
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Teams aren’t always sure what talent actually exists at a given level, in a given market, at a given moment in time.
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Search partners may be doing the right work, but clients still struggle to form conviction, especially, when roles are business critical and timelines are tight.​​
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The real risk isn’t effort or intent, it’s making high-impact hiring decisions without independent, grounded insight.
How I help teams make better hiring decisions
I don’t replace internal teams or search partners. I sit alongside them by providing independent talent intelligence that sharpens judgement, reduces risk, and increases confidence before decisions are made.
Independent talent research
I build an objective view of the relevant talent market, who exists at a given level, where they sit, how they’re positioned, and what’s realistically achievable within the constraints of the role.
Realistic market insight
That research is translated into grounded insight: how strong the market actually is, where expectations may need adjusting, and what trade-offs are likely before time or credibility is lost.
Properly qualified candidate conversations
Where appropriate, I speak directly with candidates, not to “sell” a role, but to test substance, motivation, and alignment so, adding real signal beyond what a CV or surface level screening can provide.
The result is clearer thinking, stronger conviction, and better decisions, whether you’re hiring directly or working with a trusted search partner.
When the decision matters, clarity matters first​
​See how this works in practice
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Or reach me directly at info@jdfsolutions.co.uk · 0207 041 6282
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