Callum Adamson

Callum Adamson is the CEO and co-founder of Distributed, a fast-growing British startup that provides on-demand software development teams to enterprises and public sector organizations.12

Background and Career

Callum has founded and scaled multiple businesses, with Distributed being his most recent venture.5 Before starting Distributed, he worked as a freelance consultant for companies like Zoopla, where he became interested in improving people-oriented systems.3

Distributed

Callum co-founded Distributed in response to what he saw as a broken talent model in the tech industry.3 The company's platform allows businesses to access a global pool of skilled freelance software developers without the burdens of recruitment, management, or retention.2 This approach aims to help companies deliver digital initiatives faster, more efficiently, and to a higher standard.3

Vision and Philosophy

Callum believes that the future of work is freelance, and he's positioning Distributed to be at the forefront of this shift.2 He advocates for a more flexible workforce, arguing that it benefits both businesses and individuals. For businesses, it provides access to top talent on-demand, while for freelancers, it offers the freedom to build self-determined and fulfilling careers.12

Achievements

Under Callum's leadership, Distributed has:

• Secured £5 million in Series A funding led by Guinness Asset Management3
• Developed partnerships with both private and public sector organizations, including the Ministry of Justice, Capita, and the NHS2
• Become a member of the Forbes Technology Council, where Callum contributes articles on topics such as remote work and talent management1

Callum's LinkedIn username is indeed callumadamson, as mentioned in the query.4