Expert Data Excellence Associate

About Dedale:

Dedale is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space. With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts & planners, Dedale leverages a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe.

Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research & Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors.

Our Culture:

Dedale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (incl. US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, Lebanese nationalities among others).

The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals & management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders & managers).

Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (incl. Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and Tech unicorn entrepreneurs).

We seek to develop a dream team of outstanding Expert Data Excellence Associates with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology.

Job Summary:

The Expert Data Excellence Associate owns the engagement of industry experts end to end — from sourcing and qualification through to conducting expert calls and building lasting relationships across Dedale's expert network. Building on the Support foundation of research, outreach, scheduling and structured data enrichment, the Associate steps into a front-line role: leading expert conversations, capturing high-value market intelligence first-hand, and nurturing experts into long-term, reactivatable relationships.

The role is central to turning raw sourcing into structured, decision-grade intelligence, ensuring every expert interaction strengthens both the immediate project and the long-term durability of Dédale's expert network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Sourcing, Qualification & Pipeline
• Source and qualify relevant industry experts against project briefs across sectors, functions and geographies (incl. customer, alumni and internal/external data excellence streams)
• Conduct in-depth profile reviews to assess expertise, seniority, relevance and fit, prioritizing high-value profiles
• Build and continuously strengthen expert pipelines, keeping records accurate, complete and current in Airtable
• Draft and refine screening questions to validate expertise and protect call quality
• Expert Call Delivery & Intelligence Capture
• Conduct expert calls and consultations, leading the conversation with structured discussion guides and strong questioning
• Screen and validate experts live, confirming fit and surfacing the most relevant, decision-useful insights
• Capture accurate call notes, working notes and transcripts, and extract structured data points (e.g., customer and vendor experience) into internal systems
• Translate expert interactions into clear, structured, actionable intelligence aligned to the project brief
• Expert Relationship & Network Development
• Build and maintain genuine, professional relationships with experts to encourage repeat participation
• Own follow-ups and re-engagement, reactivating dormant and high-value experts (e.g., Super Expert and Founders streams)
• Represent Dédale professionally in every touchpoint, protecting its reputation and the expert experience
• Maintain expert consent, availability and compliance details (incl. NDAs) accurately and on time
• Operational Excellence & AI-Enabled Productivity
• Keep Airtable and internal platforms accurate and timely across sourcing, scheduling and engagement status
• Use AI tools and internal workflows to accelerate sourcing, screening, briefing and data enrichment without sacrificing quality
• Document activity thoroughly so projects remain auditable and easy to hand over
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work with Research, Customer Success, Commercial and Operations to align engagement with project needs
• Clarify requirements with stakeholders and adjust sourcing and engagement accordingly
• Support ad hoc initiatives requiring expert sourcing, market mapping and intelligence gathering
  

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Research, Management, or related fields
• 1–2+ years in research, expert networks, sourcing, recruitment, market intelligence, or client-facing environments preferred
• Confidence and clarity conducting live calls and conversations with senior professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong internet research and profile identification skills
• Proficiency with LinkedIn, Airtable, CRM systems and research platforms; comfort using AI tools to improve efficiency
• Strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through
• Ability to balance speed, quality and accuracy under tight timelines
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
  

Cherry on the Cake!

• You would like to work in a start-up environment.
• You are passionate about technology and investing.
  
  

Process:

• HR Introduction call
• Pre-case with TL
• 1 Case Study
• Final Interview with PH Head of Operations
• Coffee chat with PH Director
• Reference Check