About
Guidepoint is a premier expert network and research enablement platform designed to help leading organizations access deep, actionable intelligence quickly and compliantly. With a network of over 1.75 million advisors spanning more than 300 industries and virtually every geography, Guidepoint provides tailored expert access within hours of a request through its 24/7 global servicing model. The platform supports a wide range of research workflows: one-to-one expert calls for precise due diligence, scalable surveys for broader market validation, AI-moderated engagements, in-person expert events, and an extensive library of 75,000+ expert call transcripts available on demand. Curated data services allow clients to conduct deep quantitative analysis with conviction. Guidepoint serves institutional investors including hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital firms; multinational investment banks; top-tier consulting firms; and global corporations. Each client is paired with a dedicated project management team that understands their industry and workflow requirements. With 19 global offices, over 1,400 interactions per day, and 20,000 new experts added monthly, Guidepoint is renowned for its speed, relevance, and compliance infrastructure—making it the trusted standard for primary research among professional services and financial institutions.
Key Features
- 1.75M+ Expert Advisor Network: Access a global network of over 1.75 million vetted advisors across 300+ industries, with 20,000 new experts added monthly.
- One-to-One Expert Calls: Schedule direct consultations with precisely matched subject-matter experts, typically accessible within hours of a project request.
- Transcript Library: Leverage a searchable on-demand library of 75,000+ expert call transcripts to surface insights without scheduling a live call.
- Scalable Surveys & AI Moderation: Run broad market validation surveys and AI-moderated engagements to gather quantitative and qualitative data efficiently.
- Compliance Infrastructure: Industry-leading, customizable compliance protocols ensure every expert engagement meets regulatory and ethical standards.
Use Cases
- Investment due diligence: hedge funds and private equity firms use Guidepoint to consult with industry insiders before making investment decisions.
- Competitive intelligence: corporations and consulting firms gather expert perspectives on market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
- Market validation: teams run scalable surveys across Guidepoint's expert network to validate hypotheses and size market opportunities.
- Expert witness sourcing: legal teams leverage Guidepoint Legal Solutions to rapidly source and vet expert witnesses across 150+ industries.
- On-demand research: analysts access the transcript library to find existing expert insights without scheduling live calls, accelerating secondary research workflows.
Pros
- Unmatched Network Scale: With 1.75M+ advisors spanning every industry and geography, finding highly specific expertise is reliably fast and precise.
- Speed of Access: 24/7 global servicing means clients can connect with relevant experts within hours of submitting a project request.
- Dedicated Project Management: Client-specific teams with deep industry knowledge ensure every engagement is tailored to the client's exact workflow and quality standards.
- Trusted Compliance Standards: Recognized as a gold standard by advisory and consulting firms for its rigorous expert vetting and compliance protocols.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Guidepoint is priced for large organizations such as hedge funds and consulting firms, making it inaccessible for small businesses or individual researchers.
- Limited Self-Serve Options: Most workflows require engagement with a project manager, which may slow down users who prefer fully autonomous, self-service research tools.
- Not an AI-Native Platform: While AI moderation is offered, the core product relies on human expert consultations, which may not suit teams looking for fully automated research solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guidepoint?
Guidepoint is a research enablement platform and expert network that connects organizations with over 1.75 million advisors worldwide for market intelligence, due diligence, and strategic research.
Who uses Guidepoint?
Guidepoint primarily serves institutional investors (hedge funds, PE, VC), multinational investment banks, top-tier consulting firms, and global corporations seeking expert-driven market insights.
How quickly can I access an expert?
Guidepoint offers 24/7 global servicing, and clients can typically connect with a relevant expert within hours of submitting a project request.
What types of research services does Guidepoint offer?
Guidepoint offers one-to-one expert calls, scalable surveys, AI-moderated engagements, an on-demand transcript library with 75,000+ transcripts, and curated data services.
How does Guidepoint ensure compliance?
Guidepoint provides industry-leading, customizable compliance protocols for every engagement, and is widely recognized as a gold standard for expert vetting and ethical research practices.
