Business + technology advisor

I solvetheunsolvable.

And if I can't, I know someone who can. I'm Shaun, and I help growing Australian companies by finding the problems hiding in plain sight, then fixing them.

Let's see if we gel Cartoon portrait of Shaun Deans, founder of Kadeo
Advisor
Shaun Deans
Started as
Developer
Intro consult
Complimentary
Credentials
Bachelor of IT
  • 20+ yrsin fintech, before it was cool
  • AcquiredCTO of a lender through its acquisition and exit, then headhunted to do it again
  • $120Kfriction point found in a client's first meeting
  • 70–100%engagement lift for a large commercial furniture supplier

Why Kadeo

Problems hiding in plain sight

Most businesses are leaking money and time somewhere they've stopped looking. I find it with your own numbers, then I fix it, or I know a guy who can.

Spot it

Using your own metrics, I find hidden waste, wrong decisions about to happen, and staff doing work that should be automated.

Fix it

I implement it myself, guide your team through it, or bring in the right specialist. No report left gathering dust.

I know a guy!

A little black book of trusted specialist partners. If I can't solve it, I know someone who can.

Came up through the ranks

Developer, then CTO, then through an acquisition and integration. I can talk shop with your team and numbers with your board. Been at it since dial‑up.

When Kadeo found a solution to a $120K friction point in our first meeting, I then knew how!
A Kadeo clientLet's talk

How we work

Four steps to wicked outcomes

A simple path from the first chat to pulling rabbits out of hats.

  1. I.

    The Intro

    Free consult. Let's see if we gel. If we're not the right fit, I'll say so.

  2. II.

    The Diagnosis

    We dig into your metrics and find what's hiding in plain sight.

  3. III.

    The Fix

    I implement it, guide your team, or call in a specialist from the black book.

  4. IV.

    The Rhythm

    Regular check-ins keep the wins coming. Wicked outcomes, on repeat.

The packages

Pick your level of Shaun

Five tiers, each adding more time, more access and more of the work done together. All prices in AUD per week, inc. GST.

Level 1

Spotter

Find the rabbit

$62.50/ week inc. GST

  • 1x 30-min virtual check-in per month
  • Email support & accountability check-ins
  • Monthly "hidden problem" note
  • Tool & vendor sanity checks
Spot it →

Level 2

Fixer

I know a guy

$125/ week inc. GST

  • 1x 1-hr virtual deep-dive per month
  • Bi-weekly email check-ins
  • Direct email access
  • Intro to the right partner from the black book
  • Metrics review
Fix it →
Sweet spot

Level 3

Wicked

Wicked outcomes, on repeat

$250/ week inc. GST

  • 2x 45-min virtual 1-on-1s per month
  • Priority text & email support
  • Quarterly roadmap
  • Automation business cases
  • Async Loom reviews
Get wicked →

Level 4

Navigator

Your tech exec, part-time

$500/ week inc. GST

  • Weekly 1-on-1 strategy sessions
  • Urgent phone access
  • Vendor & partner management
  • BI dashboard oversight
  • Team mentoring
Chart the course →

Level 5

Rainmaker

Shaun in your corner

$750/ week inc. GST

  • Weekly intensive sessions
  • Priority on-call access
  • Hands-on delivery lead
  • Board-ready reporting
  • First call when things go sideways
Make it rain →

More time · more access · more Shaun

Limited availability

Let's see if we gel.

Tell me a little about your business and we'll book a free intro consult. If we're not the right fit, I'll say so, and I'll probably know someone who is.

One Shaun, only so many placesThe intro consult is free and carries no obligation.

Prefer to talk? 1300 660 850 or [email protected]

Request your free consult