Research & Expert Networking Services

At The Continental Exchange, we empower businesses with the human connections and intelligence they need to succeed in highly competitive markets.

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Experts
What We Do

Your partner for premium research, intelligence, and expert connectivity.

The Continental Exchange is an expert network and primary research firm. What that means is that we’re research partners to investors, management consulting firms, corporates, and investment banks. When our clients are looking to learn more about a particular market, they’ll ask us to track down experts from within those markets that can discuss the topics they want to learn more about, and from there we connect them for compensated phone based consultations.

We don’t just connect clients with experts—we elevate the expert experience to ensure deeper insights, higher engagement, and better outcomes. The quality of the research product from traditional expert networks is on the decline, where experts are treated as disposable commodities.

We take a different approach:

  • Experts are vetted thought leaders, not just profiles in a database.
  • We build long-term relationships with experts to ensure trust and quality.
  • Experts are treated fairly, compensated appropriately, and engaged meaningfully with projects appropriate to their expertise.

How We Do It

Use Cases

TRADITIONAL EXPERT NETWORKING AND MARKET RESEARCH

With over six years of experience servicing Tier I and Tier II management consulting firms and investment bankers, we deliver timely, precise information to support informed decision-making on critical business and market opportunities. We take the time to speak with our clients and truly understand their research needs - we are not a point/click speed expert network and hold ourselves to a higher standard of quality.

Investor-Led Due Diligence
Operator-Led Strategic Execution
The Continental Difference

Transforming conversations into strategic advantages

Expert Conversations With Decision Makers

Our 1:1 consultations connect you directly with industry leaders who offer more than just insight—they have the experience and influence to drive real impact.

Turn Research into Business Growth

Every call is an opportunity, whether you’re seeking market intelligence, exploring partnerships, or identifying key industry players to expand your network.

A Higher Standard of Expertise

Every expert is personally and verbally vetted to ensure they bring real-world knowledge, credibility, and deep industry insights catered uniquely to our expert’s research needs.

Precision-Driven Insights, Not Generic Advice

With the rigor of a tenured sell-side analyst, we extract the most relevant and strategic information—delivering it with complete transparency and clarity.

Every Call, High-Value Guaranteed

Our process ensures that every conversation is tailored, insightful, and impactful—giving you direct access to the minds that matter.
Our Technology

Best in class tools and processes

We leverage Inex One, the industry-leading expert networking project management platform for expert calls, to provide our clients with a seamless and efficient experience.

Comprehensive Project Management

End-to-end tools for managing expert engagements with ease.

Expert Pipeline

A centralized view of expert employment history, bios, and responses to screening questions.

Integrated Communication

A built-in chat function keeps all discussions organized—no more long email chains or lost information.

AI-Powered Transcripts

Fully automated transcripts of each consultation, allowing clients to revisit key strategic conversations.

Smart Scheduling

Advanced calendar management ensures calls are scheduled at convenient times for both clients and experts.
Market Experience

Experience across a wide range of industries

We are market generalists by trade, capable of conducting value chain analysis into any industry to identify and create connections with key decision makers and influencers.

Business Services
Logistics, Supply Chain, Cold Chain; CPA & Advisory; Managed Services; Facilities Management and Sanitation; Environmental Health & Safety (EHS); Equipment-as-a-Service; Corporate Wellness Programs; Fleet Management; (etc.).
Consumer Goods & Consumer Services
Food & Beverage and Personal Care in Supermarkets and Big Box Stores; Luxury Goods and Designers; Hotels and Hospitality; Fitness and Wellness Chains; Nutrition and Workout Supplements; Firearms and Firearms Accessories; (etc.).
Healthcare Services, Hospitals, MedTech, and Payors
EHR/EMR/RCM Software; Physician Group M&A; Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, ASCs, and Post-Acute Care; MedSpas, Veterinary Clinics, Urgent Care; MedTech & Medical Devices; Payors and State-Specific Dynamics; Biotech, Gene & Cell Therapies, CRO, and Clinical Diagnostics; (etc.).
Industrials, Industrial Services, and Industrial Technology
Aerostructures; In-Flight Catering; Avionics; C-130 Supply Chain and MRO; Commercial Flight Scheduling Software; Defense Weapons and Small Arms; Flight Suits & Survival Equipment; UTV/ATV Aftermarket; Warehouse Robotics and Automation; Energy Production & Renewables; Pipeline Integrity, NDT, and TICC; Paints and Coatings; Flexible and Rigid Packaging; Fire and Life Safety; (etc.).
Fintech, Trading, and Capital Markets Technology
B2B Payment Platforms; Insuretech; Securities Lending & Trading Platforms; Order Management Systems (OMS); Execution Management Systems (EMS); Portfolio Management; Treasury Management; Market Data Platforms; Risk Management; Post-Trade Processing; Stock & Options Exchanges; Point of Sale & Merchant Acquirers; (etc.).
Technology, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Digital, and Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Database Security; Identity & Access Management; Endpoint Security; Cloud Infrastructure; Threat Intelligence and Detection; E-Commerce Platforms; (etc.).
OUR NETWORK OF EXPERTS

Industry Leaders Across North America & Europe

Our expert network spans senior executives, directors, managers, and specialized professionals with direct, hands-on experience in the industries and companies that matter to our clients.

From C-suite leaders shaping corporate strategy to operational managers running day-to-day business functions, our experts provide practical, first-hand insights into market trends, competitive landscapes, and strategic decision-making.

We go beyond generic expert networks by curating the right individuals for each engagement, ensuring our clients receive relevant, high-value intelligence.

Benefits for our Experts

Your time and expertise compensated

If you’re familiar with expert networking, you’ll have recognized a steep drop off in quality from the largest players in the space. Analysts spray and pray, contacting experts for projects they’re not relevant for.

Minimum Payment Windows

We have a 30 or 60 minute minimum payment stipulated with each of our clients. We don’t prorate your time.

24 Hour Cancellation Policy

If a consultation is canceled within 24 hours of its scheduled time, you will still be compensated. We ensure that if you’re clearing time to work with our clients, that your time is always valued and respected.

Compliance Focused

We care deeply about the quality of our work, and that includes how we work. We have a rigorous compliance framework and code of conduct to ensure we work with both our clients and industry experts in a proper way as dictated by industry best practices, and feedback from all of our stakeholders. We audit each call transcript to ensure both our clients or experts are abiding by our terms of engagement.
Why participate in expert calls?
Expand Your Professional Network
Stay Engaged with Industry Trends
Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader
Enjoy Intellectual Stimulation
Unlock New Professional Opportunities
Flexible, No-Commitment Engagement
What To Expect

Onboarding as an Industry Expert

The onboarding process begins with a mandatory introductory (intro) call scheduled via phone, WhatsApp, Google Meets, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, (etc.). We mandate an initial call for quality control purposes. to establish rapport with each expert we work with, and to answer questions for experts about the process and purposes of the research.

Anatomy of an Intro Call
  • 1. Introduction - exchanging pleasantries and developing rapport.
  • 2. The Continental Exchange Pitch - explanation of what we do and value add.
  • 3. Pre qualifying/screening questions.
  • 4. Determining hourly bill rate and introducing Terms of Engagement.
  • 5. Gathering availability for scheduling.
  • 6. Closing and ending well.
How It Works

The expert's journey

1

Initial research

Identify our experts’ background and obtain a deeper understanding of their area of expertise
2

Connect specialist and topic

Connect our expert with relevant client projects or interview topics
3

Specialist confirmation

Experts confirm willingness to consult and their availability
4

Interview scheduled

Arrange a consultation or interview around our experts’ schedule
5

Interview conducted

The interview with a Continental Exchange client or moderator takes place
6

Payment and feedback

Promptly process payment and request feedback on the expert experience with us
Testimonials

What our clients say

  • Former President
    “Chris is an industry professional who delivers high-quality results. I was particularly impressed with his ability to quickly understand my business needs and provide tailored consulting solutions. I highly recommend Chris and his company to anyone seeking expert guidance and support.”
    Former President
    Specialty Chemical Distributor
  • HR VP of Talent Acquisition
    Thank you for setting up our consultation! You did a great job - very smooth start to finish, and very relevant to what I do every day. I’ve worked several expert networks over the years, and I appreciate how personal this engagement felt. We have been looking for an AI solution that can actually move the needle within our recruiting workflow and I scheduled another call with your client. Looking forward to learning more about their product”
    HR VP of Talent Acquisition
    Luxury Department Store Chain
  • Senior Associate
    "Thank you - that call with the former President was perfect. We’ve been chasing him for months, but somehow you got a hold of him. Could we please schedule another 60mins with him tomorrow?"
    Senior Associate
    $1.2B AUM PE fund
  • Manager
    “Please hit pause on sourcing. We have a client touchpoint tomorrow afternoon so we’re focusing on output. Keep up the good work though, you’ve done 8/12 calls for us so far.”
    Manager
    Tier II Management Consulting Firm
  • Head of Partner Development
    “Super fast--thank you Chris. This has been a pleasure and I'm happy to pitching in again on any of your projects”
    Head of Partner Development
    Top 5 CPA/Accountancy
  • Vice President of Talent Acquisition
    “I've been hit up to do consultations like this before, but haven’t said yes. My husband has done consulting and expert calls before so I was interested enough to try. This was a great first experience”
    Vice President of Talent Acquisition
    Environmental Engineering Firm
Key Information

Frequently asked questions

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OUR COMMITTMENT

Precision. Transparency. Quality.

At The Continental Exchange, we are dedicated to quality and accuracy. Our clients rely on us for insights and opportunities that drive growth and success. We take pride in our transparency, precision, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.

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