Expert calls · primary research · competitive intelligence

Make the decision with people who know your market.

Speak to the buyers, operators and specialists who can test your assumptions. FieldSignal sources and screens experts for your question, then delivers the call, transcript and findings. Start from $200 per call, with no mandatory annual retainer.

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Sourcing, scheduling, screening and transcript included · Typical calls in 3–5 business days

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About Us

A defined brief · a clear price · evidence you can use
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ABOUT US
Our offer · research built around your decision

Choose FieldSignal when you need specific answers and control over the research budget. Brief a senior researcher directly. Review experts matched to your sector, role and geography. Start with one call or combine interviews, surveys and references in a scoped project. Published rates show what you pay before an annual commitment enters the conversation.

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Our Services

7 engagement formats
02.1
EXPERT CONSULTATIONS

Test your thesis with an operator who has relevant first-hand experience. Sourcing, screening and transcript included.

02.2
PANEL CALLS

Compare 3–6 expert perspectives in a moderated discussion. Find where the market agrees and where assumptions break.

02.3
EXPERT SURVEYS

Test interview findings across 20–200 screened participants. Survey design, recruitment and analysis in one engagement.

02.4
MANAGEMENT CHECKS

Go beyond a supplied reference list. Interview former colleagues and partners, then compare recurring themes and concerns.

02.5
CUSTOM INTELLIGENCE PROJECTS

Bring calls, surveys, references and desk research into one brief. Get findings, dissent and recommendations together.

02.6
TRANSCRIPT LIBRARY ACCESS

Build context before your next call. Browse anonymised interview previews and add library access at $99 per month.

02.7
GTM INTELLIGENCE

Go-to-market research for company clients. We ask the Heads of Growth who already ran your motion which acquisition channels work, which to avoid, and why.

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Our Methodology

Recruitment · Compliance · Quality
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EXPERT RECRUITMENT

We recruit experts through three channels. LinkedIn outreach targets professionals with specific experience. Industry conferences provide direct access to thought leaders. Referrals from existing experts expand coverage in niche domains.

Every expert signs our terms of engagement. They confirm no active NDAs prevent participation. They acknowledge restrictions on sharing confidential information. Payment occurs within 5 business days of completed calls.

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COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

Review FieldSignal's documented controls before commissioning research. Experts must be 6+ months removed from discussed companies. Calls include compliance warnings and monitoring. Transcripts undergo legal review before client delivery.

We maintain an exclusion list of 2,000+ public company insiders. Automated screening flags potential conflicts. Manual review catches edge cases. When in doubt, we exclude the expert.

03.3
QUALITY CONTROL

Every tenth call receives quality audit. Client satisfaction scores drive expert ratings. Poor performers get removed from the network. Top experts receive priority placement and premium rates.

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Our Business Sectors

5 core sectors
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TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE

Coverage includes SaaS, enterprise software, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductors. Strong network of engineers, product managers, sales leaders, and CTOs.

Research questions: AI adoption rates, cloud migration strategies, developer tool preferences.

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HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES

Expertise spans pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and hospital systems. KOLs include physicians, clinical researchers, hospital administrators, and pharma executives.

Research questions: Drug pricing dynamics, telehealth adoption, clinical trial recruitment.

04.3
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Network covers investment banking, asset management, fintech, and insurance. Experts include traders, risk managers, compliance officers, and fintech founders.

Research questions: Digital banking disruption, regulatory impacts, crypto adoption patterns.

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CONSUMER & RETAIL

Coverage of CPG brands, e-commerce, restaurants, and luxury goods. Experts include brand managers, supply chain leaders, store managers, and merchandisers.

Research questions: DTC strategies, inflation impacts, Gen Z purchasing behavior.

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INDUSTRIALS & MANUFACTURING

Expertise in automotive, aerospace, chemicals, and logistics. Network includes plant managers, procurement officers, engineers, and union representatives.

Research questions: Supply chain resilience, automation ROI, reshoring decisions.

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Our Process

6 steps · scoping to delivery
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OUR PROCESS
01Engagement 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 1
02Expert 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 2
03Client 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 3
04Consultation 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 4
05Expert 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 5
06Documentation and Delivery

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

Step 6
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Our Compliance

Framework · Agreements · Protocols · Barriers
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK

FieldSignal operates under Hong Kong data protection law (PDPO) and aligns with international standards including GDPR. We maintain professional liability insurance of US$10 million. Terms of service align with ESMA and SFC guidelines. Regular audits ensure adherence.

06.2
EXPERT AGREEMENTS

Experts sign our Master Services Agreement before first engagement. Each call requires fresh attestation of compliance. Experts confirm no material non-public information will be shared. Violations result in permanent removal.

06.3
CLIENT PROTOCOLS

We integrate with client compliance systems. Pre-call questionnaires capture restrictions. Post-call attestations document compliance. Full audit trail maintained for 7 years.

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INFORMATION BARRIERS

Chinese walls separate project teams. Experts cannot see client identities. Clients receive anonymized expert details. Project information stays compartmentalized.

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Our Technology

Proprietary database · real-time monitoring
07.1
EXPERT NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Our proprietary database maintains profiles of over 50,000 professionals globally. Search helps identify relevant expertise. Automated screening flags potential conflicts for manual review before an expert is presented.

07.2
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.

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Our Differentiators

6 reasons FieldSignal exists
08.1
PUBLISHED CALL RATES

$200 standard, $400 senior and $800 C-suite calls. Budget around the expertise your decision requires.

08.2
START WITH ONE PROJECT

No mandatory annual retainer or minimum spend. Test one question, then expand when the findings justify it.

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EXPERTS MATCHED TO YOUR BRIEF

We screen for relevant roles, markets and first-hand experience. You review profiles before scheduling.

08.4
DIRECT RESEARCHER ACCESS

A senior researcher owns the brief. Discuss the question, refine the screening and keep the project focused.

08.5
USABLE OUTPUT INCLUDED

Expert sourcing, scheduling, compliance screening and the transcript sit inside the call price. Projects add synthesis to the agreed scope.

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DOCUMENTED COMPLIANCE

Screening, attestations, information restrictions, monitoring and seven-year audit retention support your vendor review.

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Our Clients

Seed-stage to Fortune 500 · treated equally

FieldSignal supports founders, investment teams and corporate researchers. Each brief gets direct researcher attention, screened experts and a scope agreed before work begins.

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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
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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
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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
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ENTERPRISES & PRO SERVICES
  • +Fortune 500 strategy teams
  • +Boutique consulting firms
  • +Market research agencies
  • +Corporate development and M&A teams
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Our Team

30 professionals · multi-time-zone · operator backgrounds
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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.

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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.

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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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q.01

What is your typical project timeline?

Project timelines depend on complexity and expert availability. Standard engagements typically require 5–10 business days from initiation to delivery. Complex or niche requirements may extend this timeframe.

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Which sectors do you cover?

We maintain comprehensive coverage across all major industries, with particular depth in technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, and industrials. Specialized or emerging sectors may require targeted recruitment.

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How do you ensure compliance?

Our compliance framework includes expert vetting, pre-consultation attestations, real-time monitoring and post-consultation review. Request the documented controls and assess them against your firm's requirements before commissioning research.

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What are your engagement terms?

We offer flexible engagement structures without mandatory long-term commitments. Start with a single call, scope a multi-call project or choose a subscription for repeated research.

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Do you provide consultation transcripts?

All consultations include professional transcription and synthesis of key findings. Documentation undergoes compliance review before distribution.

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Can you support custom research requirements?

We regularly undertake bespoke intelligence projects including extended expert engagements and complex multi-methodology research. Please contact miles@fieldsignalhq.com to discuss specific requirements.

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