Top-tier consulting calibre fit for your budget and needs
The need for top-tier consulting is ever more important in an increasingly complex world. However, the traditional consulting model is over a century old and not fit for the age of AI – we believe you should get more with less.
Where the traditional consulting model falls short
Expensive "full-extras" model that only a few can afford
Top-tier consulting can deliver great outcomes but you can't opt out of the overheads (brand tax, global support, expensive teams, low utilisation) even when you don't need them.
The result: You pay for "full-extras" instead of outcomes, making top-tier advice unaffordable for most.
One-size-fits-all product – "The Project"
Top-tier consulting firms only sell projects. When you just need a true expert or a couple of hands-on operators, the model doesn't allow them to offer you that option.
The result: Consulting engagements get scoped to fit the traditional consulting model, not to fit your needs.
Strategy on paper is easy; Execution is hard
Top-tier consulting was built for C-level direction, not business execution. At the end of a project, typically one of three things happen: 1) You keep paying for top-tier consulting and break the bank, 2. Engage the Big 4 and get frustrated with the process and outcomes, 3. Hire full-time people which take too long to ramp-up.
The result: Getting the recommendations from slides to results is expensive, often falls short on expectations, and takes longer than expected.
Too many junior generalists, not enough embedded expertise
Big firms sell senior Partners and global domain experts, then deliver with junior generalists learning on the job.
The result: True experts stay at arm's length and delivery is driven by juniors.
Opaque pricing, unclear RoI
Consulting pricing is a blend of a core team, support services, day rates, overheads, expenses, etc, with RoI justified over assumptions and future-state models that you'll have to implement.
The result: You buy effort and hope that the RoI will go from PPT to the P&L.
Redefining how companies engage with consulting, powered by AI
Top-tier calibre, fraction of the cost
Access Pear-vetted ex-top-tier consultants (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Kearney, etc.) with domain depth and specialist consulting firms without paying for brand tax and overheads.
You get: Affordable top-tier consulting, paying for outcomes, not overheads.
Fit-for-purpose support models
The most valuable and underappreciated consulting skill is defining the problem – that's why top-tier consulting firms invest heavily in business development so they can justify a project. For Pear, the priority #1 is to help you define your problem, goals, constraints and preferences so that we can recommend the right support models.
You get: Alternative support models beyond "The Project" with the one partner you know.
AI powered capability matching
Capability matching means context, skills, relevant experience, culture, ways of working, logistics, and reference-checked history and ongoing performance feedback so that each business partner working with you fits the briefing, your organisation, and target outcomes.
You get: The right business partners for your needs, preferences, and budget.
Transparent pricing and ROI maximisation mechanisms
We break down your problem and your costs so you can choose the best option with clear pros and cons. We also put in place mechanisms and tools (e.g. pre-kick-off briefings, checkpoints, feedback loops) to keep delivery on track.
You get: Transparent pricing and Quality Assurance support to maximise RoI.
Designed to make consulting effortless
AI Discovery Agent
Guided information intake that captures your outcomes, constraints, skills needed, budget bands, and timeline. Understand your real need - not just what you think you want… like talking to a McKinsey Partner (but free!)
RFP / JD Builder
Generate a procurement / HR ready exportable RFP or Role Description in minutes - structured, scannable, and designed to attract the right experts
Advanced capability matching engine – powered by AI
Weighted signals across context, skills, experience, domain depth, cultural fit, logistics, verified referrals, and prior performance. Shortlist of 5 qualified options in under 48 hours.
Effortless Contracting and Procurement
MSAs, SoWs, NDAs, and rate cards - all templated and ready. From shortlist acceptance to signed contract in under 10 business days.
QA Mechanisms
Lightweight delivery governance: early check-ins, alignment checkpoints, risk flags, and course-correction support when needed
Benchmarking Dashboard
See how your engagement rates and outcomes compare to market benchmarks. Data to justify spend and inform future decisions.
Five steps to find the right support
Articulate the problem
You know the issues you're facing and we know how to help you articulate them to maximise ROI. Our iterative guided prompts and frameworks, built over 50+ years of combined consulting experience, gets your understanding sharper so that you get the exact support you need – no unnecessary extras.
Align on outcomes & constraints
Define what success looks like, what's out of scope, and what constraints you're working within. Budget, timeline, internal capacity, governance requirements - all captured upfront so that we can give you our best recommendations and you can make informed trade-offs.
Tell us what you value and make trade-offs
Optimise for what matters most: speed, domain depth, industry context, cost, onsite presence, or a specific working style (e.g. communication style, autonomy vs direction) – we match on cultural fit too, not just capability.
Choose your engagement type
Do you need a fixed price outcome-based arrangement (i.e. consulting firm), a pod of contractors, a single contractor, or just regular Senior Expert advisory conversations? We recommend the right model and size of engagement for your needs and we co-create the RFPs / JDs to get you the right business partners.
Pear it – appoint and kick off
Review your matched shortlist, select your preferred option, and we handle contracting. Kick-off checkpoint confirms scope, governance, and cadence. You're off and running with Pear.
How Pear is different
360° unbiased perspective
We understand the consulting market from every angle - as operators who've bought consulting, as top-tier consultants who've sold and delivered projects, and as boutique consulting leaders who've led and built firms. And we are not constrained by having to sell you a project. Our 360° unbiased perspective shapes everything we do.
Democratising top-tier consulting, thanks to AI
We built Pear so that it's affordable. We want anyone, from mid-market companies to Not-For-Profits, to access top-tier consulting quality without paying the "big brand tax". Our AI native platform allows us to operate at a lower cost compared to our competitors. That means more value and lower price.
Empathy and understanding
We listen first. Our discovery process is designed to understand your real need - not sell you "the Project" or the tools we already have in our bag. Unbiased scoping means you get the right help, not the most expensive help.
Alumni of the World's Leading Consulting Firms
Our founding team and network come from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, and other tier-one firms. We apply that rigour to matching, quality assurance, and delivery - without the overhead.
Experienced Across Industries
Financial services, telco, energy, public sector, health, retail, transport, tech - our network spans the industries that matter. Whatever your sector, we have experts who've been there.
Don't just take our word for it
"I would just go to BCG by default, but Pear has connected me to 2 aviation specialised boutiques who are so much better & more value for money!"
"What stood out with Pear was the quality of the match. Given they have been consultants before, they understood what we needed, moved quickly, and delivered candidates who were genuinely fit-for-purpose - with pricing that was materially better than traditional channels like recruiters or Expert 360."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Pear.
We make top-tier consulting calibre accessible. We're not a job board or a staffing agency. Pear combines unbiased discovery (helping you understand your real need), AI-powered matching (pairing you with verified talent), and delivery assurance (QA checkpoints throughout). We're your personal consulting partner, not just a marketplace.
Contact us to assess your specific use case. Regardless, you get transparent fees – fixed platform fee and delivery model dependent pricing. The fees are structured to come down as you use Pear more and more. And we won't be charging you the industry standard 25-40% mark-ups to start.
Our four-week satisfaction checkpoint gives you an early off-ramp. If things aren't working, we offer pivot options or make-good arrangements - including swap-out pathway or make-good options of underperforming consultants or consulting firms.
Every consultant is Pear-vetted and has Pear-verified credentials - human-confirmed referrals with scores across problem solving, ownership, communication, stakeholder management, and rehire likelihood. We verify tier-one backgrounds and capture structured feedback from every engagement.
Yes. Use Pear's vendor-of-record rails to reduce lengthy onboarding processes. We provide templated MSAs, SoWs, and NDAs - or work with your existing procurement requirements. From shortlist to signed contract in under 10 business days.
Couldn't find the answer to your question? Email us at hello@pear.it.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours.