Subject Matter Experts
DID OUR TEAM REACH OUT TO YOU?
Understanding sophisticated business and technology needs requires thoughtful conversations with those actually using, and deciding about, products and services. Our people help clients learn about what other smart people do.
Our clients are making big decisions about products, services, and investments in your field. They want to hear, unfiltered and from the source, the needs and insights of the customer and realworld experts. The executives are listening to you.
We’re all busy. Taking a few minutes out of your day to share your expertise with a smart, curious analyst is surprisingly rewarding. We can certainly compensate people for their time, but that’s not why most people help.
If your expertise is a fit, we'd welcome the opportunity to chat
Lake Partners does not accept unsolicited inquiries for expert input. If we believe your experience would be valuable for our clients, our team will contact you. If you have already received such a request, please respond directly to set up a time to talk.
FAQ:
Why should I talk to you?
Participating in these conversations is your direct line to executives making decisions about products, services, and investments in your field. A handful of experts can help shape the understanding and action of our clients.
What is this research for? Who are your clients?
We have a duty of confidentiality to our clients. Whenever possible, we’ll happily share general background about the research and its purpose. Please respond to the analyst for more information.
Are you working for my competitors?
No. We do not engage in “competitive intelligence” projects.
What if I have a Confidentiality Agreement?
We never want anyone to share confidential information with us. We are looking for your expertise, insights, and experiences.
How long will this take?
Our discussions usually last about 20 minutes, though you’d be surprised how often experts are so engaged in the discussion that they want to talk longer. Please respond directly to the analyst to find a time that works for you.
Is this anonymous?
It’s up to you. We typically do not share your name with our clients. If you have additional concerns, we are happy to talk through our process and accommodate your preferences.
Do you sell my information publicly?
No. Our research is only for the client who commissioned the analysis.
Are you selling anything?
No. We are doing research.
How is this different than an expert network?
We do not broker access to experts. We want to talk to experts ourselves to inform our research and analysis. Periodically, we use expert networks ourselves to help us find people, though we prefer more organic connections.
Will I be compensated?
We respect your time and are happy to compensate you if you are a good fit for our research, though most experts we chat with do it because they are interested to help. Either way, please respond directly to the analyst.
What information will be discussed?
The analyst who reached out can provide a list of questions or topics based on the specific project. To be clear, we are never looking for any material non-public information or anything that would violate a confidentiality agreement you have signed.
Who will I be talking to?
The analyst who reached out to you. They are personally responsible for the research, analysis, and communication of the project to the client. For more information about the kinds of people we hire, feel free to browse our website or respond directly to the analyst.
