I know the founder journey because I have lived it: building from limited resources, raising capital, developing partnerships, creating communities and navigating an acquisition.
Every engagement begins with the founder’s actual challenge. We then
determine whether the best answer is strategic support, a talent search, a
curated introduction or continued participation in the community.
Strategic guidance grounded in founder experience.
Direct consulting with Fred in business development, partnerships, go-to-market strategy, community building and founder positioning. Engagements can be advisory or embedded, depending on the stage and needs of the company.
The right professional for the challenge and stage.
We identify and select trusted professionals for fractional roles, defined projects and selected permanent positions. We focus on context and fit, not on sending a large volume of resumes.
Closed rooms. Relevant people. Meaningful conversations.
Small, invitation-based gatherings that connect founders with professionals selected for their expertise, relevance and potential fit. Every event is designed around real business challenges and valuable relationships.
A trusted network that becomes more valuable over time.
A curated community of founders, consultants and senior professionals built on trust, generosity and complementary expertise. Participation is selected to protect the quality of the network.
We learn what you are building, what feels stuck and what outcome matters now.
We determine whether you need consulting, fractional talent, project expertise, recruitment or a relevant introduction.
We identify people whose experience, working style and availability match the opportunity.
We introduce the right people with context and a clear reason to meet.
When appropriate, we support the relationship, engagement or project as it develops.
Fred has built, funded and sold companies.
Experience from sourcing and discovery through negotiation, onboarding and expansion.
780 specialists recruited across 43 languages.
A Canadian network built from the ground up.
Recommendations based on relevance, trust and potential fit.
Craft Notes shares practical lessons on growth, talent, business development, partnerships, founder positioning and community. Each contribution comes from Fred or a selected network member with direct experience of the subject.
