About

Altimeter Group is a research-based advisory firm that offers pragmatic strategies to help companies thrive with disruptive technologies. We conduct independent research on new technologies and share the implications of these technologies with the market via research reports, webinars, speeches, presentations, and beyond. We offer advisory services to companies who wish to explore the implications for these technologies more deeply for their organizations and leaders.

 

The Altimeter Difference

  • Research-based. Our methodologies and best practice recommendations are based on both quantitative and qualitative research.
  • Holistic approach. Our strategies look not only at how to engage with external audiences, but also at the internal organizational, process, and technology development that needs to take place to ensure their success.
  • Experience. Our analysts each have years of experience in deployment on buyer side, or as analysts at other firm, and have used the technologies that they study.

Fast Facts

  • Altimeter Group was formed in June 2008 by Charlene Li.
  • There are currently 23 employees consisting primarily of Industry Analysts,  Researchers, and operational staff.  We also have two Altimeter Fellows.
  • Our headquarters, dubbed “The Hangar”  is located in San Mateo, CA  in the heart of Silicon Valley, yet many team members are on the East Coast as well.
  • We frequently host events at the Hangar such as the thought leadership Pilot Series, or smaller interactive Round Tables.
  • Altimeter was named by Fast Company as one of “The Five Most Creative Small Businesses in 2010.
  • We have over 100 active clients and count 12 of the 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average companies as having been our clients.