FirstThought

FirstThought was a mid-sized expert network headquartered in New York. The company was founded in 2020 by former managers at Guidepoint, focusing on the life sciences and healthcare industries. Other healthcare-focused expert networks include Techspert, Guidepoint, Inlightened, BTHT, and Atheneum.

FirstThought grew from 10 to 50+ employees in the two pandemic years from May 2020 to May 2022. With a dedicated focus on life science-related businesses and support from its seed investor LifeSci Advisors, FirstThought established itself as a strong healthcare specialist in the expert network industry.

In October 2021, FirstThought entered a strategic partnership with LifeSci Partners, a life-sciences-focused consultancy, making FirstThought's services available across LifeSci Partners' own investor relations, public relations, capital markets advisory, and consulting businesses.

However, the company struggled with high operating costs and eventually went bankrupt in August 2023. Techspert subsequently acquired some of FirstThought's data and assets, inviting its experts to migrate to Techspert's own platform.

FAQ

Is FirstThought still active? No. FirstThought went bankrupt and ceased operations in August 2023. Techspert subsequently acquired some of its data and assets.

What did FirstThought specialize in? FirstThought specialized in connecting clients with experts across life sciences and healthcare, offering one-on-one consultations, group meetings, surveys, and direct engagements.

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