Built on Trust.
Driven by Innovation.
At Pear, we believe the best hiring decisions happen through trusted connections—not job boards or cold applications. We're revolutionizing hiring by rewarding real industry professionals for referring top talent.
Trust
Building relationships based on transparency and reliability.
Innovation
Using technology to create better hiring experiences.
Community
Fostering meaningful professional connections.
Excellence
Delivering outstanding results through expertise.
Who We Are
Created by the team behind titc.io (Talent in the Cloud), we bring over a decade of experience in placing top-tier professionals across global markets.
As founding members of the FinTech Association of South Africa, we combine deep industry connections with expertise in financial technology and hiring innovation.
Why We Built Pear
We're transforming recruitment by putting trust and technology at the heart of hiring.
We Saw a Broken System
Traditional recruitment is outdated—agencies charge excessive fees, companies struggle to find top talent, and the best referrals often go unrecognized.
Rewarding Real Networks
85% of hires come from referrals, yet recruitment agencies take most of the value. We reward the people who actually drive hiring success.
Trust & Transparency
With blockchain-backed tracking, AI-driven smart matching, and milestone-based payments, we ensure a fraud-resistant, transparent process.
How It Works
A simple, transparent process for everyone involved.
1. Companies Post Jobs
Instantly activate a network of verified referrers with industry-specific talent.
2. AI & Human Screening
Our dual-layer screening ensures only high-quality candidates reach the hiring stage.
3. Milestone Payments
Referrers earn at every stage, keeping the process risk-free for hiring companies.
4. Successful Placement
Companies hire with confidence, paying only for success with full transparency.
Meet Our Team
Industry experts committed to transforming the hiring landscape.
Darren Franks
Founder & CEO
- 25+ years in international recruitment
- Co-founder of FinTech Association of SA
- Top 100 Global Payments Influencer
- FinTech & hiring innovation leader
Danielle Du Toit
COO
- 10+ years in global HR
- International recruitment consultant
- BCom Business Management graduate
- Europe, Middle East & Africa expert
Richard Alden
Investor & Advisor
- Seasoned tech entrepreneur
- Former CEO in telecom & technology
- Four successful multimillion-dollar exits
- Chartered Accountant
Symone Davids
Recruitment & Events Lead
- 8+ years in international staffing
- Executive recruitment expert
- Talent pipeline specialist
- Events strategy leader
Robyn-Lee Timm
Marketing & Creative Lead
- Branding specialist
- Content strategy expert
- Digital campaign manager
- Community engagement leader
Meagan Knoetze
Partnerships Manager
- Focuses on network growth & strategic partnerships
- Leads sponsorships & business collaborations
- Ensures high-value opportunities for both referrers & hiring companies
Jacques Du Toit
CTO
- Platform development lead
- AI & blockchain expert
- Security infrastructure specialist
- BSc Hons. Computer Science
Our Vision
We're building a world where every professional connection creates measurable value. By combining cutting-edge technology, recruitment expertise, and the power of real networks, Pear is setting a new standard in hiring.