The Energy Census tracks online conversation on energy through a series of measures and will provide statistics from an international and national level and serves as a barometer of public and industry opinion to inform executive-level decision making. Read more -->
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Leveraging advanced search, relevancy, text analytics, learning-based algorithims and innovative visualisations, MeaningMine delivers online dashboards containing real-time insights into any topic.
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Founded in 2007, Polecat is a software and services company that transforms internet content into strategic insights for executive level decision-making.
Our software platform, called MeaningMineTM, leverages advanced search, relevancy, text analytics, learning-based algorithms and innovative visualizations to deliver online dashboards containing real time insights into any topic.
In conjunction with our software, the Polecat Solutions Team offers a range of support and consulting services to help our customers maximize the value of the MeaningMine platform. Our services range from technical support, training, and assistance setting up saved searches and online dashboards to custom insights projects delivered by our world-class analyst team.

Bronwyn Kunhardt, Managing Director & Co-Founder
Bronwyn co-founded Polecat in Apr 2007. Bronwyn was previously Director of Citizenship and Diversity on the Microsoft UK Board. She focused on technical, policy and communications strategies to improve the societal impact of Microsoft in the UK for competitive advantage. Bronwyn has 11 years’ experience in Microsoft and MSN, including roles such as Head of Image and Reputation and Group Programme Manager for MSN.
James Lawn, Chief Executive & Co-Founder
James co-founded Polecat in Apr 2007. He has an MSc in Information Systems and was previously with Microsoft in the UK for 6 years as Head of Innovation and, before that, Head of Public Sector Services Sales. During this time, he engaged closely with the software development industry, entrepreneurs, investors, academia and UK Government. Prior to joining Microsoft, James was a Senior Officer in the Royal Air Force.