Strategic intelligence through expert consultations.
We connect institutional clients, corporations, SMEs, and startups with the people who know your market best.
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About Us

FieldSignal is a boutique competitive intelligence firm on a mission to democratize expert networks. For decades, companies like GLG and AlphaSights have charged premium prices that only hedge funds and Fortune 500 companies could afford—often $500-1,500 per consultation with minimum commitments in the six figures. We're breaking that model.

Our Services

Expert Consultations

One-hour consultations with carefully vetted industry professionals who have direct experience.

Panel Calls

Facilitated discussions with multiple market participants addressing complex strategic questions.

Expert Surveys

Quantitative research leveraging targeted interviews across 20-200 market participants.

Management Checks

Reference consultations with former colleagues and business partners of executive teams.

Custom Intelligence Projects

Bespoke research engagements combining multiple interview methodologies.

Transcript Library Access

Access to our growing database of 5,000+ anonymized expert interview transcripts.

Our Methodology

Expert Recruitment

Compliance Framework

Quality Control

Our Business Sectors

Technology & Software

Coverage includes SaaS, enterprise software, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductors. Strong network of engineers, product managers, sales leaders, and CTOs. Recent projects: AI adoption rates, cloud migration strategies, developer tool preferences.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Expertise spans pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and hospital systems. KOLs include physicians, clinical researchers, hospital administrators, and pharma executives. Recent projects: drug pricing dynamics, telehealth adoption, clinical trial recruitment.

Financial Services

Network covers investment banking, asset management, fintech, and insurance. Experts include traders, risk managers, compliance officers, and fintech founders. Recent projects: digital banking disruption, regulatory impacts, crypto adoption patterns.

Consumer & Retail

Coverage of CPG brands, e-commerce, restaurants, and luxury goods. Experts include brand managers, supply chain leaders, store managers, and merchandisers. Recent projects: DTC strategies, inflation impacts, Gen Z purchasing behavior.

Industrials & Manufacturing

Expertise in automotive, aerospace, chemicals, and logistics. Network includes plant managers, procurement officers, engineers, and union representatives. Recent projects: supply chain resilience, automation ROI, reshoring decisions.

Our Process

STEP 1

Engagement Initiation

Clients engage directly with our team to discuss intelligence requirements. We conduct detailed scoping conversations to understand specific objectives and context. Our compliance team reviews all requests for potential conflicts.

STEP 2

Expert Identification

Our team identifies relevant professionals from our network and conducts targeted recruitment as needed. We typically present 10-20 qualified candidates for client consideration. Expert profiles include relevant experience and compliance clearance status.

STEP 3

Client Review and Selection

Clients evaluate expert profiles and may request additional screening criteria. Following selection, we coordinate all scheduling and logistics directly. Clients typically engage with 1-5 experts per project.

STEP 4

Consultation Preparation

We develop structured discussion guides in collaboration with clients. Experts receive comprehensive briefings on permissible discussion topics. All participants receive compliance guidelines and attestation requirements.

STEP 5

Expert Consultation

Consultations are conducted via telephone or video conference. Sessions may be moderated by our team or client-led. All calls are monitored for compliance purposes.

STEP 6

Documentation and Delivery

Professional transcription services document all consultations. We provide synthesis of key insights and findings. All deliverables undergo compliance review before client distribution.

Our Compliance

Legal Framework

Expert Agreements

Client Protocols

Information Barriers

Our Technology

Expert Network Management

Our proprietary database maintains profiles of over 50,000 professionals globally. Advanced search capabilities enable rapid identification of relevant expertise. Automated compliance screening ensures all experts meet regulatory requirements.

Compliance Infrastructure

Real-time monitoring systems oversee all consultations. Multi-stage review processes validate all deliverables before client distribution. Full audit trails maintained for regulatory compliance.

Our Differentiators

Democratized Access

Mission-Driven: Free Information

Operator-Led Intelligence

Personalized Service Model

Flexible Commercial Structures

Compliance Excellence

Our Clients

We serve everyone from seed-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies—and treat them equally. Our democratic approach means a Series A founder gets the same quality service as a multi-billion dollar hedge fund:

Startups & Scale-ups

Seed to Series A startups validating product-market fit
Series B-D companies planning market expansion
Fast-growing tech companies (SaaS, fintech, healthtech)
Founders conducting competitive research pre-fundraise

SMEs & Mid-Market

Mid-market enterprises ($10M-$500M revenue)
Family-owned businesses entering new markets
Regional leaders planning national/international expansion
Companies assessing M&A targets or competitive threats

Investment Firms

Emerging hedge funds ($50M-$500M AUM)
Micro and small-cap PE firms
Venture capital funds conducting due diligence
Family offices and boutique investment managers

Enterprises & Professional Services

Fortune 500 strategy teams
Boutique consulting firms
Market research agencies
Corporate development and M&A teams

Our Team

Leadership

Former operators from leading technology companies and high-growth organizations. Combined experience spans product management, business development, and strategic operations at companies ranging from startups to FAANG enterprises.

Research Team

30 professionals working across multiple time zones. Our team includes former industry practitioners who understand the nuances of each sector. This operational background enables more effective expert identification and consultation facilitation.

Compliance Team

Dedicated compliance professionals with backgrounds in financial services regulation. Former compliance officers from investment firms and expert networks. Continuous training ensures adherence to evolving regulatory requirements.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Question

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