Expert networks are a reliable source for private equity firms to connect with industry professionals and make confident investment decisions based on deep industry knowledge and insights. To make well-informed investment decisions, private equity firms depend on expert networks that connect them with industry experts and experienced professionals with an in-depth understanding of the industry. These expert networks facilitate access to valuable market insights, industry trends, and competitive intelligence critical for evaluating investment opportunities. By leveraging the knowledge and expertise of these industry professionals, private equity firms can confidently assess the risks and rewards of their investments to make informed decisions.
In today’s investing landscape, due diligence demands a dynamic approach beyond sector knowledge and revenue models. To ensure a successful deal, investors must consider additional factors, including ESG, cyber security, and talent due diligence, while assessing the investment opportunity. With evolving changes to the due diligence landscape, it’s crucial to explore the benefits and challenges of using a traditional expert network to meet your industry intelligence needs.
What is an expert network, and how do they work?
An expert network is a company that connects clients, such as private equity firms, investment banks, financial institutions, and corporations, with industry experts, KOLs, and senior professionals or executives who possess specialized knowledge. These experts provide insights, validation of investment thesis, industry trends, and more to help clients make informed investment decisions. Expert networks have an extensive database of advisors, senior executives, and leaders from diverse domains and industries. When you require expert guidance on a specific investment angle, provide a list of criteria, such as years of experience, education, job title, and other relevant descriptors, to the expert network firm. The network uses its powerful search and custom recruitment capabilities to identify professionals that match your requirements. You can select the best-fit experts and confidently conduct research using research approaches like in-depth discussions (phone or online), video consultations, or in-person meetings with these advisors.
How do expert networks work to your advantage?
When you are looking to make an investment decision and need to tap into the expertise of industry leaders or experts, expert networks provide an invaluable resource. With their vast databases of industry experts, KOLs, and senior executives across diverse domains and functional areas, expert networks can quickly connect you with the most qualified advisors. By leveraging the power of an expert network, you can gain access to potential advisors within just a few hours. From there, you can engage directly with an advisor or an industry leader whose experience and insights align with your investment goals. With the right expert, you can make well-informed decisions about whether to pursue a deal or not with confidence and clarity.
Is there a better solution to expert networks?
When it comes to finding professional advisors, expert networks can be a quick solution. However, it is essential to note that vetting these potential advisors still falls on you. Challenges can arise when you are uncertain about your requirements or if no potential advisors meet your criteria. This process can be time-consuming as it involves evaluating multiple experts throughout the investment life cycle. Additionally, due diligence has become more complex, especially considering different angles, and this would mean developing multiple expertise criteria lists and evaluating around 50 potential advisors, which can be a daunting task.
Liquid Sample approaches things differently. They take a consultative and holistic approach to every project. The process starts with a comprehensive intake call where a dedicated project lead will discuss your goals in detail. They will then custom-recruit potential advisors based on your strategic objectives and diligence angles and interview them using qualitative and quantitative approaches including in-depth interviews, telephonic consultations, video consultations, or in-person meetings. With this approach, you won’t have to worry about vetting advisors. You can be confident that we will connect you with industry experts who precisely match your requirements.
What are the benefits of working with Liquid Sample?
Liquid Sample has a dynamic network of experts that isn’t limited only to the vetted 100K experts. We conduct project-specific research, and our team is experienced in custom recruiting to connect our clients with executives and senior professionals who precisely match the scope. Our ability to find the best-fit experts gives our clients a competitive edge. But our support continues beyond just finding the best-fit advisors for you. After introducing you to the advisor, the Liquid Sample team will follow up to ensure that you have gained the insights needed to make informed decisions about investing in a deal or walking away with confidence. If different expertise is required, we will iterate to provide advisors who are precisely a fit for navigating that new angle. Liquid Sample can arrange a follow-up consultation with the same experts to help you navigate the complexities of due diligence and gain valuable insights that can aid you in your decision-making process.
About Liquid Sample
At Liquid Sample, our experienced analysts meticulously custom-recruits industry experts, KOLs, and senior-level executives to ensure they possess the expertise and knowledge relevant to your study. By leveraging our expertise in audience sourcing and custom recruitment, we streamline the process of finding the right decision-makers, saving you valuable time and effort. Our custom recruitment services enable you to gather valuable insights and data from a carefully curated pool of qualified experts and KOLs, enhancing the quality and validity of your research or investment thesis. Our proven approach of using both qualitative and quantitative methods in interviewing hard-to-find experts provides unparalleled tactical insights and data, enabling you to make informed decisions with confidence.
