About AskWonder (Wonder)
AskWonder offered “Expert Q&A” services. It was founded in 2012 and had a flexible workforce doing desktop research and simpler data collection gigs on demand. When clients asked a question on AskWonder.com, it activated its network of researchers (typically students or flexible gig workers) who did web searches and compiled a comprehensive answer based on publicly available sources. Replies were stored for future use, and some were made publicly available, unless the client opted to keep them private.
Over the years, the company reportedly worked with hundreds of gig researchers and clients, and separately raised an undisclosed amount from First Round Capital. AskWonder shared extensive details on its business model in this public welcome document. Online reviews from researchers who used the platform were mixed.
As of September 2025, AskWonder has been dissolved. Their website is no longer active, and according to the NY Department of State, the entity is no longer active.
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No. According to the New York Department of State, the entity has been dissolved, and its website is no longer active.
AskWonder specialized in on-demand desktop research, connecting clients with a flexible workforce of gig researchers who answered their questions using publicly available resources.
