About us
The company
We are not the technology; we are the process that sits in front of it.
Darwin removes the pain from buying business technology at every step. We deal directly with sales teams, so you get a streamlined buying process. From discovery to delivery, gain free, impartial advice and a rock solid qualification process that inform your choices of technology, vendors and solutions.
Businesses face huge costs by not choosing the right technologies or vendors. But the IT marketplace is complex, competitive and constantly evolving. The Darwin buying experience removes the stress of deadline chasing and vendor selection.
You get a streamlined, fully managed procurement process that’s easier, faster and risk-free. Less time, money and effort buying the technology means more focus on finding the best fit.
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Who we are
Al Stephens
Founder
Al specialises in buying and vendor selection. He founded Darwin out of the frustration of seeing how businesses are inundated by companies marketing why their company or product is best, sometimes struggle to choose the right technology – with unnecessary costs and risks created in the process.
With two decades in the technology industry, Al understands IT vendors’ sales teams, their tactics, the tender process and the capabilities of the technologies. This helps clients to navigate the complex, fast-paced IT market and negotiate on price, while cutting risks, costs and hassle out of business technology buying.
Simon Tillyer
Managing Director
Simon brings years of experience in owning, operating and growing businesses. His proven track record of success in executive leadership, business consultancy, and entrepreneurship gives confidence to anyone working with the Darwin brand. Simon’s key areas of expertise are in process automation and building SaaS platforms helping to ensure efficient solutions for all clients.
He works closely with all our vendors to ensure a wide breadth of commercial market knowledge and insights, helping clients to acquire the right technology, on time and on budget.