What Emergenetics International does

Emergenetics International, operating through its legal entity Browning Group International, Inc., is a privately held organizational development firm founded in 1991 by Dr. Geil Browning and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. The company's core product is a proprietary psychometric assessment, the Emergenetics Profile, which measures seven thinking and behavioral attributes (three thinking and four behavioral) and generates personalized profile reports used by organizations, consultants, and educators globally. Around this assessment, Emergenetics has built a portfolio of experiential workshops including Meeting of the Minds, Team Dynamics for Small Groups, and the Power of WE series covering trust, innovation, change management, and team norms, delivered through direct sales and a global network of certified Associates and Country Representatives spanning nearly 30 countries.

The company monetizes through a mix of recurring per-seat assessment subscriptions, professional services workshop fees, certification program tuition for practitioners who resell Emergenetics services, and one-time consumer product licenses such as the Moon Base Rescue Minecraft Education kit priced at $9.99. Customer segments span horizontal verticals including corporate organizations (primary), independent consultants, K-12 and higher education, nonprofits, and individuals, with the Emergenetics+ web and mobile platform (iOS and Android) enabling self-serve profile access. Specialized sub-brands include STEP for youth development (ages 9-18) and ESP for candidate selection. Operations are supported through legal entities in the US, UK, and Singapore, with regional offices in Centennial, Dublin, Prague, London, and Singapore, and the company maintains EU-U.S., Swiss-U.S., and UK Extension Data Privacy Framework certifications through its privacy partner VeraSafe.

Name

Emergenetics International

Legal name

Browning Group International, Inc.

Website

https://emergenetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Emergenetics International is a privately held organizational development firm that delivers a proprietary psychometric assessment measuring seven thinking and behavioral attributes, supported by workshops, certification programs, and youth-focused sub-brands, serving organizations, educators, consultants, and individuals across nearly 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organizational Development Consulting

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skills Assessment & Talent/Employability Testing Platforms (EDAFADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL), Creator-Led Course Hosting & Monetization Platforms (EDAFAIAC), Assessments, Quizzes & Learning Analytics Tools (MPACALAK)

Keywords

• Psychometric assessment services
• Organizational development consulting
• Team dynamics workshops
• Leadership development programs
• Behavioral assessment tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Psychometric Assessments: Organizations, consultants, and educators pay for access to the Emergenetics Profile Assessment and related psychometric tools to evaluate team members, employees, or students.
2. Professional Development Programs: Fee-based workshops including Meeting of the Minds, Team Dynamics for Small Groups, Power of WE series, and other leadership and team development programs.
3. Certification Program: Training and certification fees for individuals who want to become certified Emergenetics practitioners to deliver assessments and workshops.
4. Moon Base Rescue Product Sales: Direct sales of the Moon Base Rescue Minecraft Education lesson kit at $9.99 per license, with volume pricing available for schools and organizations.
5. Platform Subscriptions: Access to the Emergenetics+ web application and mobile applications for iOS and Android, with premium features for certified users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emergenetics International sells a proprietary psychometric assessment (the Emergenetics Profile) that measures seven thinking and behavioral attributes, packaged with a suite of team and leadership development workshops, professional certification training, and youth-focused educational products. Core revenue drivers are the Emergenetics Profile Assessment, the Meeting of the Minds and Team Dynamics workshops, the Emergenetics Certification Program for practitioners, the Emergenetics+ subscription platform, and the Moon Base Rescue educational kit for ages 12-15.

Product overview

Emergenetics International offers a platform of psychometric assessment and professional development tools centered on The Emergenetics Profile Assessment, which measures seven thinking and behavioral attributes. The core portfolio includes the Emergenetics+ web platform, the signature Meeting of the Minds Workshop, Team Dynamics for Small Groups, and the Emergenetics Certification Program. Additional workshop modules include Power of WE series, Accelerating Team Performance, Building Trust, Crafting Team Norms, Fostering Innovation, Managing Change, and Respecting Differences workshops. The company also operates two specialized sub-brands: ESP (Emergenetics Selection Profile) for candidate assessment and STEP (Social Emotional Thinking Program) for youth development. Youth-focused offerings include the Youth Report (ages 9-18), Youth Discovery Workshop, Celebrate You(th) curriculum, and Moon Base Rescue Minecraft-based learning kit. The platform includes social features like Connections for profile sharing among users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STEP: A youth development program providing psychometric assessments and reports for students ages 9-18 to help educators understand how young learners prefer to think and behave.
• ESP (Emergenetics Selection Profile)
• Emergenetics+

Products and services

• The Emergenetics Profile Assessment Proprietary psychometric assessment measuring seven thinking and behavioral attributes that reveals how individuals prefer to think and behave, used by organizations, consultants, and educators globally.
• Meeting of the Minds Workshop Signature workshop using Emergenetics insights to help teams turn thinking and behavioral differences into performance assets through experiential learning.
• Team Dynamics for Small Groups Workshop providing tailored strategies to boost team collaboration based on individual and group Emergenetics Profiles.
• Emergenetics Certification Program Professional certification training program teaching participants to apply Emergenetics insights to transform how leaders and teams achieve results.
• Power of WE Workshop series addressing team performance, trust building, innovation, and organizational change using Emergenetics principles.
• Accelerating Team Performance Workshop Workshop focused on boosting team performance through understanding Emergenetics Profiles and thinking preferences.
• Building Trust Workshop Workshop addressing trust building within teams using Emergenetics insights.
• Crafting Team Norms Workshop Workshop helping teams establish effective norms and working agreements based on collective thinking and behavioral preferences.
• Fostering Innovation Workshop Workshop focused on leveraging diverse thinking styles to enhance team innovation capabilities.
• Managing Change Workshop Workshop addressing organizational change management through understanding individual and team preferences.
• Respecting Differences Workshop Workshop focused on building appreciation for diverse thinking and behavioral preferences within teams.
• Youth Report Psychometric questionnaire and report for learners ages 9-18 based on the Emergenetics framework, generating personalized insights into thinking and behavioral preferences for educational contexts.
• Celebrate You(th): College and Career Readiness Curriculum Supplemental social emotional learning curriculum for educators using Youth Reports to build workforce readiness skills including emotional intelligence, problem solving, and teamwork.
• Moon Base Rescue Social awareness lesson kit for ages 12-15 built on Minecraft Education platform with 25 ready-to-use activities, teacher guide, and student notebook to build empathy, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Youth Discovery Workshop Interactive workshop for youth helping students understand the seven Attributes of Emergenetics and benefits of diverse thinking and behavioral preferences to enhance collaboration and inclusion.
• egElectives On-demand learning experiences and elective courses extending Emergenetics methodology for continued professional development.
• Emergenetics+ Platform Web application platform (plus.emergenetics.com) providing access to psychometric profiles, social features including Connections for profile sharing, and organizational tools for Emergenetics practitioners.
• ESP (Emergenetics Selection Profile) Candidate assessment tool providing work preferences and abilities reports based on ESP assessment questions for talent selection purposes.
• STEP (Social Emotional Thinking Program) Youth development program designed for educational settings, providing Youth Reports and facilitator training for educators working with students ages 9-18.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations report improved team performance, enhanced communication, and stronger collaboration after implementing Emergenetics programs.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeraSafecoreOthersVeraSafe serves as Emergenetics' privacy compliance partner and EU/UK representative. Emergenetics is a member of the VeraSafe Privacy Program and participates in VeraSafe's Data Privacy Framework Dispute Resolution Procedure. VeraSafe provides independent assessment of Emergenetics' data governance and security practices.
• Emergenetics PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of partners including client organizations, independent Emergenetics Associates, STEP and ESP Associates, Country Representatives, and Domain Administrators who deliver Emergenetics services worldwide in Americas, Europe, and Asia.
• Blue OriginminorOthersMoon Base Rescue features a final activity where players explore a model based on Blue Origin's Orbital Reef space station concept, creating an educational space-themed collaborative design challenge.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Predictive Index: Behavioral assessment and talent optimization platform with PI Behavioral Assessment and PI Hire; overlaps with Emergenetics' ESP candidate assessment and team-coaching offerings for SMB and mid-market buyers.
• Insights Group (Insights Discovery): Color-based psychometric framework with a global licensed practitioner network; very similar business model to Emergenetics, combining assessment, certification, and workshops for corporate teams.
• Myers-Briggs Company: Direct competitor offering the MBTI psychometric assessment for individuals, teams, and organizational development; competes head-to-head with Emergenetics Profile in corporate L&D and consulting channels.
• Wiley (Everything DiSC): Owner of Everything DiSC and PXT Select assessments; competes in the same team-communication and behavioral-assessment category with similar workshop- and certification-led distribution.
• Hogan Assessments: Provides personality assessments focused on leadership, performance, and derailment risk; competes directly with Emergenetics in talent selection and leadership development, especially via the ESP Candidate Report use case.
• TTI Success Insights: Offers DISC, Driving Forces, and other assessments distributed through a certified consultant network; directly comparable to Emergenetics' certified-Associate model and team-development workshops.

Broad incumbents

• Gallup: Operates CliftonStrengths and broad workplace research; competes in team-development and engagement with much larger scale, brand recognition, and a deep certified-coach network analogous to Emergenetics' Associate model.
• SHL: Large-scale talent assessment provider serving enterprise hiring and development; overlaps with Emergenetics' ESP use case and brings broader psychometrics and HR-tech integrations.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm offering assessments (e.g., KF4D, Voices) plus leadership development; broader portfolio player competing for the same enterprise L&D and talent budgets as Emergenetics.

Emerging players

• Caliper: Personality and motivation assessment provider focused on talent selection and management; narrower niche than Emergenetics but overlapping customer base in HR and talent acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EmergeneticsIntl
• Facebookfacebook.com/emergeneticsinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emergenetics-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/emergeneticsinternational

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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