What Encore Global Network does

Encore Global Network, LLP (EGN) is a privately held, Indiana-rooted limited liability partnership that operates a global self-serve online marketplace connecting "CORE Providers" — creative individuals, professionals, scientists, developers, retirees, and outsourced workers — with "CORE Seekers" — companies, organizations, and agencies seeking innovations, expertise, and opportunities. The platform's core product is the CORE Database, a searchable repository of Concepts, Opportunities, Research, and Expertise organized by a proprietary alphanumeric classification system spanning five CORE areas (Cure Research, Enhanced Living, Environmental Protection, Personal Protection, Social Solution) and five application types. Registered users can list and search CORE entries, with a partial-records database (COREFRDB) made available to guests to support SEO-driven organic acquisition.

The business runs on a freemium model: free membership allows limited viewing and one listing; Premium membership costs $20 for two months or $100 for an annual plan; Providers and Seekers each pay a $44 registration fee for unlimited listing or search capabilities; affiliates earn 50% of registration fees for successful referrals plus negotiated consulting fees. The company is founder-led by John P. Gilowski, who established the predecessor R&D EnCoRE in Spring 1992 following the termination of the U.S. Superconducting Super Collider Project. It operates with 1–10 employees, outsources web infrastructure to IT eSalsa, and currently lists the entire LLP for sale at a $320,000 valuation.

Name

Encore Global Network

Legal name

Encore Global Network, LLP

Website

https://encoreglobalnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Encore Global Network, LLP operates a global self-serve online marketplace connecting creative individuals and experts (CORE Providers) with companies and organizations (CORE Seekers) to list, discover, and collaborate on innovations, opportunities, and expertise via a structured CORE database.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Experiences & Event Services Marketplaces (Photographers, Caterers, DJs) (BPAMAHAK)

Keywords

• Online expertise marketplace
• Innovation listing platform
• Professional services directory
• Ideas and research database
• Consulting referral network

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Free membership provides limited access (1 CORE full content, 1 new CORE submission). Premium membership at $20/two months or $100/year provides unlimited access to all CORE content and contact capabilities.
2. Registration Fees: $44.00 registration fee for unlimited CORE listing or search access for Providers and Seekers.
3. Affiliate Referral Income: Affiliates earn 50% of paid registration fees for successful referrals of new Seekers (CORES) or Providers (COREP), plus marketing opportunities for their CORE offerings.
4. Professional Assistance & Consulting: EGN earns revenue by providing professional assistance, marketing help, and consulting services to Providers and Seekers when requested. Negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
5. Enhanced Listing Display Fees: Providers can pay reasonable fees for additional display information and links to their pages on the EGN website under 'CORE Reference(s) and/or Link(s)'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Encore Global Network operates an online global marketplace where CORE Providers (creative individuals, professionals, scientists, and developers) list their Concepts, Opportunities, Research, and Expertise (CORE) for free, and CORE Seekers (companies, organizations, agencies) search and connect with them directly. The platform enables direct collaboration without EGN involvement unless professional assistance is requested, and offers tiered access through Free and Premium memberships plus a $44 one-time Provider/Seeker registration fee.

Product overview

Encore Global Network (EGN) is a global marketplace platform connecting creative Providers (individuals, professionals, scientists, and developers) who offer Concepts, Opportunities, Research, and Expertise (CORE) with Seekers (companies, organizations, and agencies) seeking innovative solutions. The platform centers on the CORE Database, which serves as the core product enabling free listing and search functionality. Access is tiered through Free Membership (limited viewing and one listing) and Premium Membership ($20/two months or $100/year for unlimited access). Additional services include Provider and Seeker registration programs at $44.00 per account for unlimited CORE listing or search capabilities, plus optional promotional display services for additional fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BechtelminorOthersJohn P. Gilowski utilized long international professional experiences during previous assistance to Bechtel, one of the largest engineering, construction, and project management companies globally.
• CH2M HillminorOthersGilowski's international professional experience included work with CH2M Hill (now part of Jacobs), a major engineering firm specializing in infrastructure, water, and environmental projects.
• Fluor CorporationminorOthersInternational professional experience reference includes Fluor Corporation, a global engineering and construction giant serving clients in energy, chemicals, minerals, and other sectors.
• Hill InternationalminorOthersGilowski's background includes professional experience with Hill International, a global construction consulting firm providing project management and construction claims services.
• Hewlett-PackardminorOthersInternational professional experience reference includes Hewlett-Packard, the global technology company known for computing, printing, and enterprise solutions.
• Eli Lilly and CompanyminorOthersGilowski's professional background includes experience with Eli Lilly and Company, a global pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• U.S. Department of EnergyminorOthersEGN's founding is connected to the DOE SSC Project termination; Gilowski worked with dislocated professionals, scientists, and developers after Congress ended the Superconducting Super Collider Project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fiverr: Fiverr is a global online marketplace where freelancers (Providers) offer skills, services, and creative expertise to businesses and individuals (Seekers). Like EGN, it is a two-sided listings marketplace for professional expertise with global distribution and SEO-driven discovery.
• Toptal: Toptal is an exclusive freelance talent marketplace connecting companies with top software developers, designers, and finance experts. Like EGN, it is a marketplace for high-skill expertise with curated Provider supply.
• GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group): GLG operates the largest expert network marketplace, connecting decision-makers with vetted subject-matter experts across industries. It is a direct peer in the expertise-brokering space EGN targets, especially for organizations seeking specialized know-how.
• Upwork: Upwork is the largest online marketplace for freelance expertise and services, connecting independent professionals with companies that need skills across categories. Like EGN, it monetizes via marketplace fees and provides a platform where supply of expertise meets demand from organizations seeking specialized capabilities.
• Freelancer.com: Freelancer.com operates a global crowdsourcing marketplace where employers post jobs and freelancers bid with their expertise — a direct two-sided expertise marketplace comparable to EGN's CORE Provider/Seeker model.
• Catalant (now xRM): Catalant is a marketplace for independent consulting and expertise, matching companies with vetted independent consultants and subject-matter experts. Like EGN, it positions itself as a destination for organizations to find specialized expertise and innovation opportunities.
• Wazoku (formerly InnoCentive): Wazoku operates innovation marketplaces connecting organizations seeking novel solutions with a global network of problem-solvers — a direct parallel to EGN's CORE model of pairing innovation concepts/seekers.

Emerging players

• Maven: Maven is a platform for cohort-based courses and expert-led learning, connecting professionals seeking expertise with vetted instructors. It is an emerging adjacent player in the broader expertise-monetization space EGN targets.
• Kolabtree: Kolabtree is a niche freelance marketplace specifically for scientists, researchers, and academic experts — a direct comparator to EGN's CORE framing around scientific expertise and research. Its narrower focus makes it an emerging peer rather than a broad incumbent.
• Clarity.fm: Clarity.fm is a marketplace for on-demand expert consultations, letting users book and pay experts by the minute. It is an emerging peer to EGN in monetizing individual expertise discovery, though narrower in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/encore-global-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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