Add independent perspectives beyond the executive's selected references. FieldSignal sources 5–8 calls per executive from relevant former colleagues, customers and direct reports. Compare their experience against the specific operating questions in your brief.
Off-list management reference checks add perspectives from former colleagues, direct reports, customers and partners beyond the target executive's selected list. FieldSignal screens relevant experience and synthesises findings about operating style, capability and working relationships.
How would former direct reports describe their actual operating style?
Is there integrity, compliance or interpersonal risk we can't see?
How do former customers describe working with this person?
How does this executive perform under sustained pressure?
$3,000–$8,000 / executive
Range reflects project size and complexity. Smaller engagements possible — ask.
5–10 days
Accelerated timelines available for live transactions or competitive launches.
Pre-LOI and pre-close primary research for strategic and financial acquirers.
Test the assumptions underlying your investment thesis before you commit capital.
Buy-side and sell-side CDD built on operator and customer interviews.