Insights Driven Research (IDR)
IDR is an expert network headquartered in New York, USA. The company was founded as Insights Driven Research (short: IDR) in 2020 by former managers at Atheneum. Given the background at Atheneum, IDR has a particular strength in Healthcare & life sciences, although it covers all industries. The company has grown rapidly since its inception and hired part of the leadership at the FirstThought expert network, as that firm closed.
As of November 2026, IDR has a database of more than 1 million experts across industries and geographies. Sourcing experts through custom recruitment and direct telephone vetting, the company supports clients globally with expert interviews, surveys, and placements.
With 7 offices worldwide, IDR has research teams in New York (US), Manila (Philippines), San Juan (Puerto Rico), London (UK), Islamabad (Pakistan), Lahore (Pakistan), and Dubai (UAE).
Recognized for its strong service levels and client satisfaction, IDR earned a Silver mark in our ranking of the best expert networks in 2024.
Former IDR employees have founded Green Minds and Radfore.
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