Expert Networks
Consult the Experts on Asia
Access nuanced, personalized perspectives from our exclusive network of experts to inform smarter decisions.



Speak directly with vetted industry experts on any topic of your choice. Guide the discussion, ask follow-ups, and surface hidden insights, challenges, and opportunities.
Leverage expert survey responses on industry outlooks and business ideas to evaluate markets, test new concepts, or refine messaging for actionable insights.
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FLASH Opinion gives you instant clarity on emerging issues, unfamiliar markets, competitive shifts, customer behavior, product feasibility, organizational challenges, regulatory themes, and more. It accelerates early-stage research by giving you a quick, reliable read on what experts think. It is particularly effective when you need to:
Responses arrive within 24 hours, helping you move confidently from idea to action without losing momentum.

FLASH Opinion is widely adopted by corporations, financial institutions, and consulting teams who need quick insight to guide decision-making. It complements traditional desk research by adding real-world viewpoints from practitioners with deep, real-world expertise. With more than 17,000 questions answered, FLASH Opinion has become a trusted tool for covering topics where speed and expertise matter.
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Access a powerful global network of industry professionals who bring firsthand experience, strategic insight, and deep domain knowledge to every engagement. Our experts have built, led, and transformed businesses, giving you the clarity and context needed to make confident decisions.
Our expert network is built in collaboration with our NewsPicks social media platform, one of Japan’s largest, and made of only verified users, enabling access to a uniquely broad and diverse universe of practitioners. With more than 285,000 experts in Japan and extensive coverage across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, the network ensures you receive highly relevant and actionable perspectives, no matter your industry or research need.
Our expert network consists of seasoned leaders with strong subject-matter expertise and hands-on management backgrounds. Their experience translates into practical, grounded insights, helping you understand the nuances behind markets, industries, and competitive landscapes.

The network covers an extensive breadth of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consumer services, energy, and more. This breadth allows you to explore established markets and fast-growing industries through the eyes of people who work in them every day.
Our experts span a wide range of roles and functions, from executives and general managers to specialists in strategy, product development, engineering, sales, finance, and operations. This diversity ensures you can engage with professionals who understand your question from the right angle, whether you need high-level strategic perspective or deep functional insight.

Whether you’re validating a hypothesis, exploring a new market, or pressure-testing a strategic idea, our expert network provides the clarity and depth required to move forward with confidence. Every conversation brings you closer to the information advantage needed to act decisively.