Let's find the disconnect before it finds you

Your product is funded and built but traction is missing and you can't quite name why.

Your metrics aren't moving the way your deck said they would and the honest conversation about why hasn't happened yet.

You're heading into a funding round and want an independent view of what your product is actually doing for your users.

You're a VC or accelerator with a portfolio company that isn't performing as expected and you need an honest picture, not reassurance.

You want someone with no stake in the outcome except the right one.

If any of this sounds familiar, a conversation is the right place to start.

Book a Free Consultation

Tell me what you're seeing. Where traction is missing. What the metrics are showing. What your team thinks is happening versus what you suspect might actually be going on.

In 30 to 45 minutes I'll give you an honest view of whether we're looking at a product-user disconnect, what finding it would involve, and what working together could look like. No obligation. No pitch. Just a clear conversation.

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Common reasons people get in touch

This is the most common conversation I have. The product works technically but something isn't connecting with the people it's meant to serve. That gap has a name and it's findable. Start with a consultation and we'll talk through what the metrics are actually telling you.

Yes. I work with VCs and accelerators to provide independent product oversight for portfolio companies. I come in with no stake in the outcome except the right one, assess where the product-user disconnect is, and give you and your founder a clear picture of what needs to change. Get in touch and we'll talk through what that looks like for your portfolio.

A consultant typically joins the team and advises from the inside. I stay independent. No stake in the roadmap, no relationship with the team to protect, no incentive to tell you anything other than the truth. That independence is the entire value of what I do. It's also why founders and VCs trust the picture I give them.

That's exactly what the free consultation is for. Come with what you're seeing and I'll tell you honestly whether what you're describing sounds like a product-user disconnect, whether I can help, and if not, what I think you actually need. No obligation either way.

What Founders Say

What founders say about working with Pearl

“Working with Pearl on a recent web application review was exceptional. Her precision, professionalism, and ability to spot issues that others miss made a huge difference. Pearl identified improvements, highlighted strengths, and delivered feedback that was both constructive and immediately actionable.

Her commitment to quality is unmistakable. If you need a specialist who brings clarity, excellence and top-tier attention to detail to every project, I cannot recommend Pearl highly enough.”

Evelyn Ivie ATAT E&P Legal – Civil and Commercial Mediators (Dispute Resolution / Mediation / Negotiation)

“I brought Pearl in from Qube Catalyst at short notice to support the build for my trades app. She delivered exactly what we needed: a fast, focused review that flagged critical issues and gave my developer clear, actionable fixes ahead of user testing.

Her approach was professional, efficient and incredibly helpful. Thanks to Pearl’s input, we went into testing with confidence and clarity. I highly recommend Qube Catalyst to any business preparing for launch or needing support on a software build.”

Louise Orrell Founder, Tradys for Business