Matthew Goldberg, PhD

Co-FOUNDER & partner

Dr. Matthew Goldberg is one of the world’s leading scientific experts on persuasion, human behavior, and public opinion. He has developed custom research insights for tech companies, media companies, political figures, and nonprofits, and has published dozens of peer-reviewed scientific studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Social Psychology and is currently a faculty research scientist at Yale University.

 
 

 

Abel Gustafson, PhD

Co-FOUNDER & partner

Dr. Abel Gustafson is one of the world’s leading scientific experts on social psychology and communication strategy. He has provided research solutions and strategic consulting for multi-national corporations, tech startups, media networks, political figures, and NGOs, and has published dozens of peer-reviewed scientific studies. After earning his Ph.D., he joined Yale University to conduct research on communication strategies related to science, sustainability, and emerging tech. He is currently a professor of public relations at the University of Cincinnati.

 

 

Carly Wolfer

Research & Strategy manager

Carly Wolfer is a social scientist with expertise in human behavior, interpersonal relationships, and health psychology. She has managed a diverse portfolio of qualitative and quantitative research projects backed by both public (NIH, NSF, health clinics) and private (branding & design agencies, health & wellness companies) stakeholders. She graduated from Columbia University with a M.A. in Health Education & Behavior Sciences, and is currently earning her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from The City University of New York.

 

 

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