Our Mission

Our Mission

To democratize research by creating the world's largest community where researchers and participants support each other through fair, transparent, and mutually beneficial exchanges.

Our Vision

Our Vision

A world where every researcher, regardless of budget or resources, can access diverse, quality participants to conduct meaningful research that advances knowledge and improves lives.

Our Values

Our Values

Fairness, transparency, community support, research integrity, and accessibility. We believe in the power of collaboration to advance scientific knowledge.

Our Journey

From a simple idea to the world's largest research community

2018

The Idea

Founded by researchers who experienced the challenge of finding quality survey participants for academic studies. The concept of mutual support was born.

2019

Platform Launch

SurveyCircles officially launched with 100 founding members. The SmartRank® system was introduced to ensure fair participation exchange.

2020

Rapid Growth

Reached 10,000 active members during the pandemic as online research became essential. Expanded to support multiple languages and international studies.

2021

Global Expansion

Expanded to 50+ countries with localized support. Introduced category-specific matching and advanced filtering options for better participant targeting.

2022

Recognition

Reached 100,000 members and 2 million study participations. Received recognition from major universities and research institutions worldwide.

2023

Community Milestone

Surpassed 150,000 survey managers and 3.5 million study participations. Launched advanced analytics and research collaboration tools.

2024

Future Forward

Continuing to innovate with AI-powered participant matching, enhanced mobile experience, and expanded support for diverse research methodologies.

Meet Our Team

Passionate researchers and technologists dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Co-Founder & CEO

PhD in Psychology from Stanford. 15+ years in research methodology and community building. Passionate about democratizing access to research participants.

Dr. James Chen

Dr. James Chen

Co-Founder & CTO

PhD in Computer Science from MIT. Expert in machine learning and platform scalability. Leads our technical innovation and SmartRank® algorithm development.

Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez

Head of Community

MA in Sociology from Harvard. Specializes in online community management and user experience. Ensures our platform remains user-friendly and supportive.

Dr. Alex Thompson

Dr. Alex Thompson

Research Director

PhD in Statistics from Oxford. Oversees research quality and methodology standards. Ensures all studies meet ethical and scientific rigor requirements.

Lisa Park

Lisa Park

UX/UI Designer

MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon. Creates intuitive and accessible designs that make research participation seamless and enjoyable.

David Kumar

David Kumar

Data Scientist

PhD in Data Science from UC Berkeley. Develops algorithms for participant matching and analyzes platform usage patterns to improve user experience.

150K+

Survey Managers

3.5M+

Study Participations

100+

Countries

98%

Satisfaction Rate

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