Thoughtexchange

Thoughtexchange makes software for running structured group conversations. Participants answer open questions, see what others think and rate contributions, which gives decision makers a view of what matters to the group. Its current website focuses on schools.

What Thoughtexchange offers

• Group conversation software — supports discussions with anywhere from 15 to 150,000 people.
• Strategic Insight Platform — turns community engagement into a continuing record that builds across years.
• Data analysis — patent-pending analysis that highlights key themes for participants and leaders.
• Professional services — partners who help interpret results and keep continuity through leadership changes.

Who it works with

The site targets K-12 education leaders and school districts across the United States. Earlier material says hundreds of thousands of people in North America have joined its conversations on topics such as facilities, ethics and organisational improvement.

Key facts

• Market: K-12 education, North America
• Group size supported: 15 to 150,000 participants