Snapshot

What I'm Building

This page changes as my focus shifts. Right now, I'm building autonomous recruitment systems, running retained search in education and training, and working selectively with founder-led businesses on talent strategy.

Autonomous Systems Lab

I'm building Tiding — an AI-native recruitment system that operates 24/7 with minimal human intervention. Zac, our AI CEO, runs market mapping, candidate sourcing, multi-touch outreach, and pipeline management at machine speed.

Current status:

  • Active in fire & security engineering vertical
  • Medical devices and building services in research
  • Systematic coverage of skills-shortage markets
  • Perfect knowledge retention across every interaction

Where this helps

Technical markets with persistent skills shortages. Regulatory barriers to entry. Structured, repeatable hiring processes that benefit from systematic execution rather than reliance on individual recruiter networks.

Search & Advisory

Bolt Search continues as my primary service: executive search and fractional operators in education and training. Deep specialisation in a sector I know well, with relationships built over 15+ years.

Current focus areas include:

  • Embedding AI to improve sourcing accuracy and speed
  • Maintaining quality of hire through better shortlist generation
  • Building long-term client relationships in education and training
  • Focusing on roles where deep sector knowledge matters

Operating Mandates

Selective work with founder-led businesses on talent strategy and structural improvements. I work with leaders who need someone to help design systems, not just fill roles.

Current focus:

  • Founder-led businesses with clear decision-making
  • Businesses navigating complex talent challenges
  • Long-term structural improvements, not quick fixes
  • Board-level talent strategy and operating architecture

Active mandates:

  • Grant's Bakery — Best craft bakery in the UK. AI enablement in a bricks and mortar business.

Best fit

Founder-led businesses navigating complex talent decisions. If you're building something meaningful and need help with the people side at a strategic level, we should talk.

Last updated: 22 February 2026