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As you know, we recently launched Exsight, a new self-service expert insights platform powered by our Innovation Expert Network and millions of startup and technology leaders. I thought you might find this case study from one of our first projects interesting. If you're seeking insights and answers about the future and looking for a faster and less expensive solution, reply to this email or start here. ?? The Challenge A leading global creative and design consultancy, needed to quickly connect with 5 direct-to-consumer experts with experience in eco-certification. They had a tight 7-day deadline to gather these insights, which were crucial for a client deliverable. Their own network and other expert networks were unable to deliver the specialized experts they required in time. ?? The Solution The consultancy turned to Exsight, an expert-led market research platform that connects customers with domain experts shaping the future. Exsight quickly ingested the consultancy's needs, identified and qualified 13 relevant experts from its unique network, and facilitated 5 expert calls within the tight timeline. Because of Exsight’s value-based pricing, we not only met the consultancy's budgetary expectations but also provided the services at 65% below their allocated budget, saving them thousands of dollars compared to other expert networks. ?? The Feedback “We want to say a huge thank you for your partnership, you have been fantastic to work with! You helped us get out of a jam and to a great place with our research and the program, and the experts that we have spoken to have been great as well, much appreciated.” "Turn around time, service, and quality of experts were all impressive." "We look forward to partnering again and using Exsight, and I am sure we’ll have at least a few referrals, especially now that you are in our systems." ?? Intrigued? Discover how Exsight can transform your approach to understanding the future. Visit us at https://www.exsight.xyz/, start here, or email me, Stu Willson, Exsight’s CEO at [email protected]. #expertnetwork #expertise #innovation

A subject matter expert can be a superpower. I've been obsessed with this idea for the last 5-6 years with Radicle and Exsight. Sometimes successfully ?? and sometimes less successfully ?? . But I can't shake it. We use subject matter experts in our lives all the time. Moving to San Fran? Talk to someone who's been there. Applying for a job at ABC Corp. Talk to an employee or former employee. And so on. When it comes to our jobs or businesses, we rarely do that. Even though there are millions of individuals with experience and expertise can help transform our perspectives. And for just a few hundred dollars. A hidden superpower. As our customer recently said, "it's almost unimaginable." Curious? Learn more here >> https://lnkd.in/g3bX2qA2

Do you want to create significant value with generative AI but AI task forces and steering committees, internal bureaucracy, unclear objectives, data challenges, and cultural resistance are slowing you down? This webinar is for you! Register here >>? https://lnkd.in/gPThvZ9S Join us on 6/27 at 11am PT / 2pm ET for a conversation with expert AI strategists and builders, ??Brandon Kaplan, Chief Innovation Officer Journey and Ross Hale, Founder & CEO of Artium, hosted by me, founder of Radicle and Exsight. Ross and Brandon will help you remove these blockers and leverage their collective experience and how they’ve helped dozens of clients like Starbucks, Red Bull, Disney, and Pfizer create new products, services, and experiences with AI. In this conversation, you'll gain valuable insights from Brandon and Ross as we discuss and workshop: ? Cut Through the Noise: Gain clarity on how to navigate the overwhelming landscape of AI technologies and identify actionable steps to move forward. ? Blueprint for Success: Leave with a comprehensive blueprint for turning innovative AI ideas into effective strategies and market-ready products. ???? Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders Brandon Kaplan and Ross Hale about the critical aspects of building reliable AI systems and making informed decisions. ?? Practical Guidance: Understand the art of the possible with new technologies and how to get buy-in from stakeholders to move forward confidently. ?? Strategic Framework: Discover proven strategies for creating a successful proof of concept (POC) and transforming it into a tangible product. ?? Future-Ready Preparation: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to address upcoming challenges and opportunities in the next year of AI development. ? Actionable Takeaways: Unlike many webinars, this session ensures you leave with practical tools and insights to start working on your AI projects immediately. ??♀? Answers to all your questions and concerns. Register here >>?https://lnkd.in/gPThvZ9S Questions for Ross and Brandon? Comment below or message us! We want to make this as actionable as we can. The time to start building with AI is today. Let’s do this! Stu #ai #generativeai #innovation #building #productdevelopment #webinar

"History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes." - Mark Twain If you want to understand the future and what will happen as new technologies emerge and platform shifts occur, you need to understand the past. You need to understand how people and markets responded to similar shocks. And here, Dan Shipper and Every Inc. have done it again! If you're interested in the future and the past, you need to check out The Crazy Ones, Gareth Edwards' new column focused on the history of Silicon Valley. Here, in the latest edition, is a fascinating profile of Lore Harp McGovern, uncovering her untold story - a pioneering woman who built a multi-million dollar microcomputer company out of her suburban home in the 1970s. This profile provides fascinating insights into the early days of Silicon Valley and the trailblazing entrepreneurs who helped shape the industry. Some nuggets: Lore Harp McGovern and her business partner Carole Ely overcame gender biases to become one of the only female founders to take a tech company public in the early computer era. Their innovative approach to sales, customer service, and empowering their entire workforce helped Vector Graphic stand out and achieve remarkable success. Despite their accomplishments, Harp McGovern and other pioneering women entrepreneurs were often diminished or erased from the historical narrative of Silicon Valley. This is a must-read that shines a light on an important but overlooked figure in tech history. Harp McGovern's story offers valuable lessons for today's founders on identifying market opportunities, building a strong company culture, and persevering against industry biases. This is a looooong read but please do. https://lnkd.in/gGZn5dFV #innovation #disruption #history #ai

Ok, I'm obsessed. This is my third piece this week on marketplace take rates and commissions and their impact on the value for both sides of the marketplace. I first posted a link to Bill Gurley's seminal piece, "A Rake Too Far," where he discussed the delicate balance of platform pricing strategy and what that looked like in the expert network space. Here: https://lnkd.in/gF5zGXPR I then shared a great article from Skift on how Booking.com used low friction to take over the world. Here: https://lnkd.in/g8MsdwYE And here, on Exsight, I share what low friction pricing means for our customers and experts. Paradoxically: Lower costs AND more money, respectively. https://lnkd.in/gNdXrUSn #expertnetwork #innovation #nomarkups

In his classic and insightful article "A Rake Too Far," Bill Gurley discusses the delicate balance of platform pricing strategy. Inspired by his thoughts, I want to shed light on a similar issue in the expert network space. Many industry players, like GLG, often charge a substantial markup on expertise, sometimes as high as 3x the expert's rate. This not only burdens customers with inflated costs but also significantly impacts experts. They face lower demand due to high prices and receive a reduced rate, which can be as low as $300 per hour out of the $1,000 charged to the client. At Exsight we believe there's a better way. We've eliminated markups entirely, ensuring that our pricing is 50-75% lower than what you'll find elsewhere. This approach is not only fairer to our experts but also provides our customers with more accessible, cost-effective insights. We're committed to fostering a transparent, equitable ecosystem where both clients and experts can thrive. By prioritizing value over margins, we're trying to redefine the expert network space. Curious? Checkout Exsight, our unique network of startup and technology leaders, and our AI Research Assistant at https://www.exsight.xyz ???? #ExpertNetwork #Innovation #ValueDriven #Exsight #NoMarkups https://lnkd.in/grPh4Pcq

I’m excited to introduce you to Exsight, our new self-service expert insights platform. As you may know, I’ve been obsessed with finding new ways to unlock the knowledge and expertise of the startup & technology leaders who are transforming our markets. And with Exsight, we’ve built something that I’m pretty excited about. To give you a firsthand look, I've recorded a brief video that showcases the key features and benefits of Exsight. Please take a moment to watch this 2-minute demo: https://lnkd.in/gx4dqde3 Exsight is the only expert-led market research platform that connects you with the minds shaping the future, experts you won’t find anywhere else. Because we don’t charge exorbitant markups like other expert networks, our pricing is 50-75% less expensive than alternatives. You won’t pay 2-3x the market price of expertise here. Instead, we charge transparent value-add service fees like an expert search fee, a report facilitation fee, etc. We’ve also innovated on what expert networks can do, like: Using AI to rapidly create custom expert-led market research reports AND Introducing an AI Research Assistant who can help you scope a project and come up with questions to ask experts but is also willing to answer any questions you have. ?? We made it super easy to get started with Exsight. There’s no commitment required to get started. All you need is a focus – i) a market like pre-biotic sodas, reg tech, earned wage access, concierge medicine, or reverse logistics, ii) an emerging technology like generative ai or quantum computing, iii) a theme like web3 loyalty or digital community, iv) a company, or v) anything future-focused. So, if you’re looking for answers, please go and try the chat on www.exsight.xyz. Or respond here and we’ll find a time to walk you through it. Thanks! Stu cc: Radicle James Shin Drew Rasansky #exsight #expertnetwork #innovation #ai #generativeai