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Tailored people support for first-time founders

PEOPLE FIRST, RESULTS SECOND

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Support for first-time founders

DIARY: LIGHTER
TEAM: TIGHTER

We’ll work together to tackle day-to-day challenges and long-term strategies, helping you build a team that grows with you.

People operations strategist consultant for teams

ON-DEMAND SUPPORT

Sometimes, you just need a sounding board. Other times, you need expert advice you can trust. I’m here for both, helping you lead with confidence and make better decisions.

Coaching for first-time startup founders

TAILORED PROJECTS

Each project is customised to fit your unique context, using research-backed approaches to create lasting change.

  • Danielle put in place the entire infrastructure for EF to function. I really appreciated working with a partner who had such an in-depth knowledge of not only what the company needed but also what was required from a legal and regulatory perspective.

    Tamsin Ashworth Reeves (Partner + General Counsel, Entrepreneur First)

  • In the two years I worked alongside Danielle, I can personally attest to her ability, empathy and extreme patience (which I tested more than once). Danielle brings a level of passion to the People function that any founder would be lucky to have. Her command of policy and best practice is matched only by her unwavering values and genuine desire to develop others.

    Matt Wichrowski (Partner, Fly.VC)

  • I worked very closely with Danielle for three years at Entrepreneur First, during a period of enormous growth for the company which saw the team triple in size. Danielle dealt with the escalating needs of such a rapidly growing business with skill and an enviable level of calmness.

    Tamsin Ashworth Reeves (Partner + General Counsel, Entrepreneur First)

  • Danielle ran the people team with the professionalism of a far larger company. Beyond those solid foundations, her use of psychometric assessments and novel performance management tooling brought cross-functional cohesion and made my job as a manager much easier. It also improved our leadership team dynamics. More generally, her presence provided a much-needed sense of stability amidst turbulent startup life.

    Tom Cavill (Heygo)

People Ops Starter Kit
People Ops Starter Kit

PEOPLE OPS STARTER KIT

BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS FROM DAY ONE

WHY FOUNDERS PICK THE PEOPLE VAULT:

  • Problems can crop up when you least expect it. So, I don’t work on a day rate model; you can reach out (via WhatsApp or email) whenever you need advice.

  • Working with The People Vault is all about building relationships - and making a real impact.

    So, my packages all commit to three months of collaboration. After the quarter’s up, we can review, reshape our strategy, or part ways gracefully!

    P.S. I intentionally keep my client list short. That way, I can dig deep into your company's culture and context.

  • The best way to make things happen is to balance 1:1 sessions with deep, focused work.

    That's why my packages include a blend of:

    • Synchronous time (e.g. regular 1:1 time, coaching, workshops, brainstorming, strategic talks)

    • Asynchronous time - I’ll take the work off your plate, and get hands-on in designing and supporting your projects and initiatives

    P.S. You can tweak this mix to match exactly what you're aiming for.

Danielle Silvestro, People Operations, People Manager Consultant

MEET DANIELLE SILVESTRO

Nothing beats working with cool people who are building cool shit. I’ve been a People Person for over 15 years - implementing person-centred, future-focused solutions for incredible companies. Feel free to dive into my back story (below), or take a peek at my qualifications:

  • MSc Organisational Psychology

  • Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School (ILM Level 7)

  • ICF, ACC coach

  • AgileHR certified coach

  • Accredited psychometric practitioner (Hogan, Facet5, Hucama)

  • Accredited Transactional Analysis coach

  • Certified Rocket Model practitioner

stay curious & open

The best solutions often come from asking better questions. We approach each challenge with fresh eyes, challenge assumptions (including our own), and believe there's always more to learn. Being curious means acknowledging we don't have all the answers - and that's exciting.

START with kindness

Complex problems need human solutions. While we bring expertise and structure to our work, we start by understanding and caring for the people involved. This means creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed and heard, recognising that small acts of kindness matter deeply in work relationships, and ensuring both intent and impact are considered in every decision we make.

think creatively

There's never a single 'best' answer in people and culture. Borrowed frameworks rarely work for growing startups, so we believe in finding fresh ways to solve people challenges. This means getting creative with how we adapt proven approaches, designing solutions that scale naturally with your business, and ensuring your team's unique personality shines through in everything we build together.

empower others

Great workplaces aren't built overnight. We're here to help you create lasting positive change, giving you the tools and confidence to lead independently. This means looking beyond quick fixes to build practices that evolve with your business, focusing on sustainable solutions, and ensuring you're equipped to own your people strategy for years to come.

so, you’re A FOUNDER. YOU’RE DOING EVERYTHING, LEARNING LOTS & TRYING TO STRETCH TIME.

but WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU NEED HELP? WHAT if you DON’T KNOW WHAT TYPE OF HELP YOU EVen NEED?

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