Tegus Review (2026): What It Is, How It Works, and How Experts Get Paid

Tegus changed how primary research works — instead of arranging a fresh call every time, it built a searchable library of expert call transcripts that institutional investors can read on demand. This Tegus review explains what the platform is, whether it counts as an expert network, what a Tegus research call is like, and how much experts get paid. What is Tegus and what services does it offer? Tegus is a primary research platform built for institutional investors. Founded in 2016 by Michael and Thomas Elnick, former AlphaSights associates who raised roughly $90 million in venture capital, it disrupted the traditional expert network industry by creating an enormous, searchable library of expert call transcripts that clients can access through a subscription — alongside arranging live, custom expert calls when a client needs something specific. Originally based in Chicago, Tegus was acquired by AlphaSense in 2024, combining its transcript library with AlphaSense's market intelligence platform. Tegus offers two things to its clients: instant access to thousands of past expert interviews, and the ability to commission new ones. For experts, the opportunity is the live call — which is…