Insight
Accelerator

We are
Insight Accelerator

A boutique consumer research and strategy agency,
uncovering insights and accelerating growth

Led by Steve Holmberg

Researchers, problem-solvers, sense-makers, translators, and builders…we’ve been called it all.

We sit at the intersection of consumers, culture, and business, where ambiguity is high and decisions actually matter. We believe insights only earn their keep when they move people, sharpen choices, and accelerate action.

We live at the conjunction between qualitative and quantitative, intuition and evidence, product and brand, creativity and rigor. We don’t believe research should live in silos or decks that gather dust. To us, a lack of understanding is the enemy, the consumer is everything, and nuance is the key to getting it right.

We’re obsessive about the details that make insights usable - the right consumer, the right question, the right narrative, and the right moment. We roll up our sleeves to help teams not just understand consumers, but also turn insights into action.

Our Expertise

  • Perform Research to Make Decisions with Confidence

    We conduct qualitative and quantitative research to deliver actionable consumer and marketplace insights that drive growth, sharpen decision-making, and reduce risk.

    Specialties include:

    • Defining consumer segments and consumer missions

    • Identifying new product opportunities

    • Uncovering marketplace and whitespace opportunities

    • Mapping competitive landscapes

    • Consumer needs analysis and prioritization

    • Brand and product perception diagnostics

    • Shopper and buyer journey mapping

    • And more

  • Your Consumer Research Department

    We operate as an embedded consumer research function, providing strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and ongoing enablement. Retainers are designed for teams that need consistent consumer intelligence, disciplined planning, and a trusted partner to manage research end to end.

    Specialties include:

    • Developing and managing learning agendas aligned to business priorities

    • Designing and executing ongoing qualitative and quantitative research

    • Managing external research vendors and partners

    • Training and coaching teams on research best practices and application

    • Integrating insights into product, marketing, and strategy workflows

    • Overseeing research budgets, timelines, and prioritization

  • Learn to Conduct Consumer Research with Confidence

    We equip non-researchers with the skills, tools, and confidence to plan, execute, and apply foundational consumer research that leads to better decisions.

    Topics include:

    • Understanding the end-to-end research process, from planning through insight delivery

    • Selecting appropriate methodologies and techniques to solve specific research problems

    • Building qualitative and quantitative skills to conduct effective foundational research

    • Synthesizing observations into clear, actionable insights

    • Creating presentations that establish a shared understanding of the consumer, with recommendations for next steps

  • Transform Insights into Action

    In today’s dynamic workplace, teams need more than ideas. They need shared understanding, alignment, and a clear path forward. Our workshops bridge the gap between insight and execution, helping teams turn information into decisions and momentum.

    Specialties include:

    • Consumer research workshops

    • Observation-to-insight synthesis workshops

    • Business and growth strategy workshops

    • Team strategy, alignment, and prioritization workshops

    • Additional custom workshops tailored to specific business challenges

Selected Partners

Insight
Accelerator

Locations

Portland, OR
New York, NY

Get in Touch

thestudio@insight-accelerator.com