ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS DIRECTLY FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS DIRECTLY FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Expert calls, surveys and interviews for strategy teams at consulting firms and global companies. We find the operators, customers and specialists behind your question, screen them against it, and set up the conversation.
50,000+
Experts globally
12-24
Hours to receive the first screened profile
4000+
Calls and Surveys completed
ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS DIRECTLY FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Decision intelligence from experts on the ground
Al tools can now produce a market overview in minutes. But every team has the same tools, drawing on the same published sources, and getting much the same answer. A lot of it is recycled, some of it is out of date, and little of it explains why a market is moving.
The detail that changes a recommendation, such as why a buyer switched suppliers last quarter or how a regulator is likely to read a new rule, isn’t online. It sits with the people who do the work. We put you in front of them, so you can see which parts of the desk research hold up and which don’t.
Who we are
The Expert Point is a technology based Global Expert Network firm that brings actionable insights from the best minds in the industry. We provide the best expertise to our clients by connecting them to relevant subject matter experts on their consulting projects. This not only allows them access to real time insights in the market and become well informed but also make strategic decisions with more certainty.
Key Offerings
Expert calls
One-to-one conversations with current and former executives, operators, customers, suppliers and regulators. You see screened profiles first and choose who to speak to.
Surveys
B2B and B2C surveys when you need numbers: sizing inputs, purchase criteria, pricing, switching intent. Fully managed, or sample only for your own questionnaire.
Interviews and focus groups
In-depth interviews and moderated group discussions, recruited and run by our team or by yours.
In-person meetings
Workshops, site visits and sessions where an expert walks your team through how something really works.
Expert transcripts
Past expert interviews you can read before commissioning new calls. A fast way to get up to speed on a sector.
Board placements and resourcing
Independent directors, advisers and interim specialists drawn from the same network.
How we work
1. You tell us the question.
Not just the job title you’re looking for, but what you need to learn, which companies are in scope and who must be excluded.
2. We find people who can answer it.
Our research team searches our network and recruits new experts where it needs to.
3. Every expert is screened against your brief.
They answer project-specific questions, confirm their roles and dates, and declare conflicts before their profile reaches you.
4. You choose, we schedule.
Pick the experts that fit. We handle time zones, compliance paperwork and, if you need them, transcripts.
OUR WORKFLOW
Built for the teams that use us most
Management consulting firms
Expert input at the speed of a case team.
Diligence and strategy projects run on short clocks and very specific questions. We send screened profiles within 12 to 24 hours, often while the team is still building the issue tree, and schedule calls across time zones so interviews never hold up the storyline.
- Commercial due diligence
- Market entry and sizing
- Customer, supplier and competitor interviews
- Quick B2B surveys to test a hypothesis
Corporate strategy and M&A
An outside view of your own market.
Your team knows the business better than anyone, which is why an outside perspective is useful. We connect you with customers, distributors, former industry executives and regulators who can test your assumptions before they reach the board.
- Competitor benchmarking
- Acquisition target screening
- New market and product entry
- Pricing and supply chain shifts
Private equity and investors
Test the thesis before you commit capital.
Investment teams need answers fast and a clean compliance record. We find operators, customers and industry veterans who can pressure-test a market or a target. Every expert confirms in writing that they will not share material non-public information.
- Pre-deal commercial diligence
- Calls with a target’s customers and competitors
- Market sizing surveys
- Portfolio value creation questions
KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
Best Industry Connections
We have a strong team of empanelled experts globally sharing a wealth of experienced insights on the respective industries
Pointed Solutions
Our empanelled industry experts are exclusively screened on each project to ensure they provide solutions that are customized to the client’s consulting requirements
Fast Delivery
We do understand the urgency in our clients’ project requirements and prioritize every project to deliver within 12- 24 hours
Industry Standard Compliance
Our compliances are strictly maintained to support seamless operations and build a great working relationship
End-to-End knowledge solutions
We take care of all the processes and operational complexities from the point where our client shares a project with us till they receive the required insights from the custom vetted experts.
OUR EXPERT NETWORK
We are proud to be working with some of the best leaders across different industries. We have a database of empanelled subject matter experts who have worked on projects across industries from Healthcare & Pharma, Chemicals & Materials, and Information Technology to FMCG, Ecommerce and Automotive. Our network of distinguished experts comes with a wealth of industry experience, specifically aligned to the project needs, ensuring our clients receive solutions on their projects from the best in the industry. We prioritise on a growing long term working relationship with experts from our Global expert network.We have researchers working across global time zones and compliances that meet the industry standards ensuring the working experience is seamless and productive. We would be happy to have you as a part of our specialised expert network.
Distribution of our experts across Industries and Regions
INDUSTRIES
Recent work
TESTIMONIALS
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert networks are platforms or firms that connect industry experts with professionals seeking specific insights or expertise. These networks typically maintain databases of experts across various fields and facilitate consultations, interviews, or meetings between experts and clients. Clients, such as investors, consultants, or corporations, engage with these experts to gain specialized knowledge or insights relevant to their specific needs.
Benefits: Expert networks offer clients access to specialized expertise, insights, and information that can enhance decision-making, inform strategic initiatives, and provide a competitive edge. They facilitate direct interactions with industry experts, enabling clients to gain deeper insights, validate hypotheses, and navigate complex challenges more effectively.
Challenges: Some challenges associated with expert networks include managing confidentiality and compliance requirements, ensuring the quality and reliability of expert insights, addressing potential conflicts of interest, and navigating ethical considerations related to expert engagements. Additionally, the use of expert networks may involve costs and resource allocations that require careful evaluation and management.
Expert network services employ rigorous vetting and selection processes to identify qualified industry experts. This may involve evaluating experts’ credentials, experience, expertise, and track record within their respective fields. Expert network services may also conduct interviews, reference checks, and ongoing evaluations to ensure that experts meet their clients’ criteria for knowledge, reliability, and credibility.
The cost structures associated with expert network services can vary depending on the scope, complexity, and duration of engagements, as well as the expertise and seniority of the experts involved. Expert network firms may charge clients based on hourly rates, project-based fees, subscription models, or customized pricing arrangements tailored to specific requirements. Clients should discuss pricing options, negotiate terms, and evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) to determine the most cost-effective approach for leveraging expert network services.
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