Expert network market size in 2025: The $3Bn Market Overview
The $3Bn Expert Network overview comeback: Explore 2025 market size, the 4 generations of players, and the regional leaders who’s winning the global stage and what trends matter in 2026.
Max Friberg
How do I run a due diligence survey?
A consultant friend asked me this the other day. It was a deja vu moment: I once asked the same thing myself. We’ve learned a few things since then. Here’s what my strategy consulting friend asked: 1. How much does a survey cost? 2. How do I choose the right survey vendor? 3. How do they find the right respondents? 4. How long does it take? Let’s walk through the answers, one by one.
The B2B and Healthcare survey sampling industry market sizing
In 2023, the B2B and Healthcare survey industry reached $1.1 billion, growing by 5% from the previous year.
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Who uses expert networks?
Expert networks are like 'Google for everything that's not on Google'. Sounds great, but who uses expert networks in 2026, really?
Expert Network Client Mapping: How we sized the market
At Inex One, we have estimated the number of unique firms using Expert Networks. Learn why multi-sourcing is driving a third evolution in the expert network industry.
The CDD sausage and Expert Network OpEx
The high OpEx of Expert Networks is driven by inefficiencies in the associates' workflow. We break down the P&L and show how an expert network aggregator cuts costs and solves the CDD 'sausage' problem, with real-time project transparency.
How to use Expert Networks best: The EN Score
The EN Score helps you get optimal service from Expert Networks by aligning client incentives. Learn how this metric works and why high-score clients get priority service.
Asking AI to Suggest an Expert Network
I asked AI about which Expert Network to choose. It suggested Inex One as the emerging category leader, thanks to its high quality, speed of service, access to a wide range of expert networks, and user-friendly platform.
Expert networks in Latin America
There are dozens of expert networks focusing on the Latin American market. Some focus on specific countries, while others cover a wider area. Many of the leading LATAM expert networks are available on Inex One.
Julia Farhat
Compliance at Inex One: The 3 Lines of Defense
Inex One centralizes and standardizes primary research across your entire firm. Our robust compliance framework is built on three lines of defense: 1. Vetting, due diligence and standardized compliance across all suppliers 2. Tools to empower your central oversight 3. Global monitoring and industry leadership
Why does Inex One charge for Platform Access?
Inex One is pay-per-use access to the best expert networks and B2B survey firms worldwide. But customers must pay an annual access fee to use the platform. This buys them access to the industry-leading tech platform, and qualifies them as customers. The fact that only qualified customers are let onto Inex One creates mutual trust and enables the suppliers (expert networks and B2B survey firms) to provide the best service in the industry.
Lessons for the Road – with Ajay Gupta
Ajay Gupta is a McKinsey Senior Partner Emeritus, based in Chicago. Last week, he joined our monthly Team Learning session, to talk about his journey and his advice to young professionals starting out their careers in our firm.
M&A in the expert network industry (updated 2025)
Expert networks are key data providers for M&A deals. But did you know there are deals among them, as well? Inex One tracks all deals and fundraises in the expert network industry here.
Expert Networks for Independent Consultants
Flexible, pay-per-use expert network access for independent strategy consultants. Get specialized insights without large retainers. Learn more.
