Focus Research Group

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Connect directly with industry experts to refine your product, improve your pitch, and build lasting relationships with the people who matter.

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500+ vetted experts
  • 30-45 minFocused expert sessions
  • InstantExpert compensation

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Connecting Innovators and Industry Experts

Experts, get paid to share insights. Startups, receive feedback to refine your products. Choose your path to make an impact.

For Experts

Get Paid to Shape the Products of Tomorrow

Are you passionate about innovation and keen to influence the next wave of products and solutions? Join our community of experts and be compensated for your valuable feedback.

  • Influence Tomorrow's Products: Shape the products startups ship with your insights, helping them build what matters.
  • Earn as You Contribute: Get rewarded instantly for each session with payment sent directly to you.
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For Startups

Move Faster with Expert Feedback

Building a game-changing product? Accelerate your journey with insights from seasoned professionals who know your industry inside out.

  • Accelerate Product Improvement: Receive actionable feedback on product strengths and areas for growth.
  • Build Meaningful Connections: Turn expert insights into lasting relationships with potential advocates.
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How It Works

We make it simple for both experts and startups to connect, collaborate, and grow.

  1. 01

    Book a session

    Startups schedule a 30-45 minute meeting with carefully matched industry experts.

  2. 02

    Engage and discuss

    Dive into a meaningful conversation about the product, its potential, and how it can better serve the market.

  3. 03

    Capture key insights

    Experts complete a quick post-session survey, providing startups with detailed, actionable feedback.

  4. 04

    Receive immediate compensation

    Experts are paid directly and instantly upon completing their feedback.

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FRG helped us open doors to conversations with senior leaders in our space. The feedback from those conversations directly influenced the shape of our product and sales process.
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The People Behind Focus Research

A small team with a deep network, focused on making every introduction count.

Robert Van Den Bergh

Robert Van Den Bergh

Partner

Rob is the builder behind how Focus Research actually works. He has spent his career shipping products across consumer and AI startups, and brings that operator's instinct to the research itself. Every engagement is designed so a single session leaves a startup with a clear next move, not a transcript to wade through. Founders work with him when they want their roadmap to stop being a guess.

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William Bloomfield

William Bloomfield

Partner

Will has spent his career getting people in front of the leaders most founders never reach. He started in executive search, repeatedly the top performer placing senior talent, then led go-to-market on the founding team of a VC-backed AI startup. At Focus Research he has built a network 500+ experts deep across fifteen industries, from first-time founders to CFOs and COOs. He makes one promise and keeps it: the right expert in the room.

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Common Queries Answered

What does the process involve?

Experts participate in a straightforward 30-45 minute product demo, followed by a brief 5-minute survey. Startups receive immediate, tailored feedback to help refine their products and pitches.

How does compensation work for experts?

Experts are compensated right after their session, with payment delivered directly to their email via a Visa cash debit card.

Who are the experts, and how are they chosen?

Our experts are industry professionals matched to each startup's ideal customer profile. This ensures feedback is relevant and actionable for startups.

What types of feedback can startups expect?

Experts provide insights on product features, usability, and value propositions. We can also customize feedback questions to suit specific needs.

Are there any costs or location restrictions to participate?

Experts join for free, while startups have flexible pricing options based on session needs. We work with users worldwide, though payment methods may vary by location.

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Whether you want to share your expertise or sharpen your product, we will match you with the right people.

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