Molyka Chea, Founder & Boss Lady

It wasn't the over 10 years of experience in all things consumer research that inspired her to start her own consumer research company. Nor was it the entrepreneurial stint as a coffee shop owner. It was the fundamental idea that impact happens when humans connect in person. Facilitating the connection between companies and consumers is her expertise. A different kind of match-making if you will. The end game? Better products and services for everyone.

“Our team had nothing but the best things to say about their experience with Instant Insights lab – thank you so much for all you & your team’s work. Hope to partner again soon.”

— Blink UX Team

Janet Standen, director of consumer insights

A social calendar more jam-packed than Paris Hilton's? Just about. After having spent 30 years in strategic marketing roles for companies such as Nestle-Europe, Coley Porter Bell, CCD Innovation, not to mention her own company, New Solutions, it's no surprise that this UK-native turned SF-resident is a familiar face to many. What would possess anyone to willingly be 'on' that often? According to this people-person, "It's the people. Nothing is more intriguing than getting to know someone for the first time."

How she gets them to open up upon first meeting is all a mystery. Maybe it's her enviable British accent or her nicest-neighbor-ever smile, or her genuine curiosity in understanding their lives. Whatever it is, she certainly knows how to connect with people from all walks of life.