I’ve spent over a decade recruiting in some of the toughest markets in the world—London, Dublin, Berlin, Bucharest—building teams for startups, scale-ups, and global companies. Along the way, I saw a pattern: hiring slows companies down more than it should.

So I built something that changes that.

At BrainSource.Network, we run a real-time recruitment platform powered by 1000+ expert recruiters across Europe and beyond. Instead of relying on one agency with limited bandwidth, companies activate multiple niche recruiters per role—often 5, 20, or more. That means CVs in 24–72 hours, not weeks. Roles filled in days, not months.

This isn’t just about speed. It’s about structure, precision, and giving you visibility over the entire process. We’ve helped clients hire fast enough to win funding, avoid project delays, and hit aggressive growth targets without compromising quality.

I grew up in Satu Mare, a small Transylvanian town at the border with Ukraine and Hungary. Built my career in Bucharest, Dublin, and London, and returned to Cluj, Romania in 2020 with a new mindset and a better way to do recruitment. If you’re expanding into new markets or struggling with bottlenecks, we should talk.

Feel free to get in touch on vlad @ brainsource dot io or by phone on:

  +44 204 5025 791 (UK) - London, U.K.
  +353 83 167 0036 (IE) - Dublin, IE
  +4 0757 846 904 (RO) - Cluj-Napoca, RO
  +1 551 2647 903 (US) - Raleigh, U.S.

Vlad Pop

As Commercial Director at Brightwater, I lead our IT and Life Sciences Division, bringing over a decade of expertise in contract and permanent recruitment across all levels and disciplines in the tech and life sciences space.

With a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, I thrive on driving results, fostering client partnerships, and delivering recruitment solutions that align with real business needs. My background as a career coach adds an additional layer of insight—I understand not only how to find talent, but how to guide and empower individuals to succeed.

I’ve partnered with a broad spectrum of clients—from public sector organisations and multinational financial institutions to high-growth fintechs, consultancies, insurers, and medtech innovators. Whether scaling a startup team or executing strategic talent acquisition for enterprise clients, I bring deep market insight, speed, and precision.

If you're looking for a recruitment partner who blends commercial acumen with a people-first approach—and who knows the tech and life sciences landscapes inside out—let’s connect.

k.oloughlin@brightwater.ie

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