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
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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
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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
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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
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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