Expert Networks

Consult the Experts on Asia

Access nuanced, personalized perspectives from our exclusive network of experts to inform smarter decisions.

Speak directly with our verified network of experts in Japan and APAC markets for insights you can't find elsewhere. Connect with the most relevant voices for deep insights tailored to your specific needs.

Expert Research Service Lineup

Tap into the knowledge of leading experts and uncover actionable insights, so you can make faster, more informed decisions.

Expert Interview

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.

Expert Survey

Leverage expert survey responses on industry outlooks and business ideas to evaluate markets, test new concepts, or refine messaging for actionable insights.

Contact our team to discuss how Expert Research can help.

FLASH Opinion

FLASH Opinion fast, text-based Q&A service that brings you immediate perspectives from multiple industry experts. Instead of waiting days to schedule interviews or searching endlessly through desk research, you receive diverse viewpoints from at least five qualified experts responding directly to your question.

Designed for Speed, Depth, and Confidence

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:

  • Validate or refine a hypothesis
  • Test assumptions before deeper research
  • Compare multiple expert viewpoints
  • Understand the range of opinions within a market or discipline
  • Identify angles worth exploring through interviews or additional analysis

Responses arrive within 24 hours, helping you move confidently from idea to action without losing momentum.

How It Works

  1. Submit your question — Share the theme you want to explore.
  2. We recruit the right experts — Experts with relevant experience are screened and selected.
  3. Receive responses in 24 hours — At least five experts provide written perspectives you can review directly.
  4. Go deeper anytime — If a response sparks further questions, you can follow up with an Expert Interview for a deeper discussion.

Used Across Industries and Research Stages

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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About Our Experts

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.

Experienced Leaders with Subject Matter Expertise

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.

Global Access to Specialized Expertise

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.

Specialized Expertise

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.

A Network Built for Better Decisions

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.

Access our experts for insights that power critical decisions

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