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Market Research Services

Turn strategic bets into informed investments. Use market evidence instead of intuition to enter real markets, price with confidence, and position against competitors that matter.

The Challenge

Why This Matters

Market intelligence removes the guesswork from growth by aligning product development with verified buyer behavior. Combining direct interviews with market analysis provides the high-signal clarity needed to validate opportunities before investing resources. This approach ensures your positioning reflects actual market needs and turns data into a distinct competitive advantage.

Traditional research often produces static reports that fail to influence strategy. This lack of depth leaves organizations vulnerable to shifting trends and invisible competitors. A rigorous intelligence system solves this by transforming raw data into actionable insights for every department. Data from CB Insights shows that 35% of startups fail because there is no market need for what they built. Prioritizing evidence over assumptions ensures you are solving real problems for a market that is ready to pay.

The Process

How It Works

Market research follows a four-phase cycle designed to deliver findings before your decision window closes. Each phase has specific deliverables and approval checkpoints.

1

Decision Mapping

Week 1

We inventory your pending strategic decisions and their evidence requirements.

Deliverables
decision priority matrix, question hierarchy, assumption risk assessment.
Checkpoint
you approve research scope before methodology design.
2

Research Design

Week 2

We design the research approach combining primary and secondary methods.

Deliverables
research plan, interview guides, data source inventory, timeline.
Checkpoint
methodology approved before fieldwork begins.
3

Fieldwork & Analysis

Week 3-6

We conduct buyer interviews and gather market data.

Deliverables
interview transcripts, data synthesis, pattern analysis.
Checkpoint
interim findings shared at midpoint to allow course correction.
4

Decision Delivery

Week 7-8

We present findings in decision-ready format with clear recommendations.

Deliverables
strategic findings report, decision recommendations, confidence levels and key assumptions.
Checkpoint
post-decision review scheduled to assess prediction accuracy and refine future research.

Our Capabilities

Research Program Components

Research Program Components
  • Market Opportunity Analysis

    Quantify market size, growth dynamics, and structural characteristics. Combine secondary data sources with primary validation. Edge case: if secondary data is sparse (emerging markets), primary research carries more weight in sizing.

  • Buyer Research & Persona Development

    Primary interviews with target buyers to understand decision processes, evaluation criteria, and unmet needs. 15-20 buyer interviews per segment provides robust persona foundation. Personas based on interviews, not internal assumptions.

  • Competitive Intelligence

    Analysis of competitive positioning, capabilities, and vulnerabilities. Goes beyond public data: includes customer interviews about competitor experiences, sales process teardowns, and product gap analysis. Reveals where competitors are strong and where they are vulnerable.

  • Pricing & Positioning Research

    Willingness-to-pay studies using Van Westendorp or Gabor-Granger methodology. Positioning tests with target buyers. Price wrong and you leave revenue on table or price yourself out of market. Positioning research validates messaging before campaign investment.

Who Is This For

Whether You're Just Starting or Already Leading

We work with companies at every stage—each with different starting points, challenges, and ambitions.

Seed Stage

Validating Your Hypothesis

You think you know your market but need proof. We conduct focused research to validate assumptions before you invest heavily in the wrong direction.

Growth Stage

Understanding Your Expanding Market

You're entering new segments or geographies and need intelligence. We map competitive landscapes, identify opportunities, and reduce expansion risk.

Established Brands

Continuous Market Intelligence

You need ongoing visibility into market dynamics, competitor moves, and customer sentiment. We build research programs that inform strategy continuously.

Post-IPO

Strategic Research for M&A and Expansion

You're evaluating acquisitions, new markets, or major strategic bets. We provide the rigorous research that boards and investors expect.

During the Engagement

A High-Performance Partnership

We operate as a seamless, international extension of your team, integrating directly into your culture and pace to ensure total alignment. By working within your systems, we don't just follow your workflows. We optimize them for peak efficiency. We deploy targeted expertise specifically matched to your unique challenges, ensuring every action is executed by specialists. Our entire approach is dedicated to your competitiveness, turning your internal operations into compounding assets that drive sustainable market leadership.

Before We Begin

What Happens After You Reach Out

From your first message to project kick-off, here's what to expect.

We Review Your Request

Within 24 hours, we carefully review your submission to understand your goals, challenges, and current situation.

Discovery Call

We schedule a brief call to dive deeper into your needs, answer your questions, and explore how we can help.

Tailored Proposal

Based on our conversation, we prepare a customized proposal outlining scope, approach, timeline, and investment.

Kick-Off

Once aligned, we onboard to your systems, introduce the team, and begin working as an extension of your organization.

Next Step

Discuss Your Research Needs

Share the strategic questions you need answered. We respond within 24 hours with a research approach and preliminary timeline.

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References & Sources

Research cited in this service overview

CB Insights(2022)

The Top 12 Reasons Startups Fail

Note on the number: In their most recent update (2021/2022), "No Market Need" was cited by 35% of failed founders, making it the #2 reason. In previous versions of the study, it reached 42% and ranked #1.

These references support the research and findings discussed in this service overview.

Going In Depth

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