Company Overview
Expertise Finder is a Toronto-based expert network platform designed for universities that helps them organize and index their staff's expertise. Its target audience is journalists looking to engage with academic specialists on news themes. It specializes in solutions for higher education institutions and research organizations.
Initially launched as Media Spot Me, the company rebranded to Expertise Finder in 2014 to better reflect its mission. The rebranding was part of its evolution from a network of academic experts to developing cloud-based directory software for universities.
Core services
The open-source online platform features a searchable database of academic profiles from university and college faculty. This network enables journalists, industry partners, and legal professionals to locate experts.
Its Kosmos Faculty Expert Directories can assist in drawing in media, industry partners, and graduate students. The Expert Systems solution is designed for American and Canadian universities and colleges.
Market Differentiation
- The platform employs a Google-like search engine
- Extensive reach: Over 2 million users annually.
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada