competitive-analysis

Produce structured competitive landscape analyses with cited numeric data and PowerPoint charts.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/brianping7/volc-financial-services-skill-sets --skill competitive-analysis-brianping7
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Skill: competitive-analysis
Source: https://github.com/brianping7/volc-financial-services-skill-sets/tree/main/financial-analysis/competitive-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brianping7/volc-financial-services-skill-sets --skill competitive-analysis-brianping7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a repeatable framework to convert fragmented market and company data into a structured, investor-quality competitive landscape so analysts can make defensible strategic recommendations without ad hoc formatting or inconsistent sourcing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Workflow: Step-by-step research, outline, review, and creation phases that enforce source fidelity and comparable-period normalization.
  • Slide-Ready Outputs: Guidance for creating PowerPoint slides with embedded chart objects, 2x2 positioning, radar comparisons, and competitor tables that match professional formatting conventions.
  • Data & Quality Guardrails: Rules for extracting values from source files, currency normalization, citation for every numeric data point, and a final quality checklist for layout, typography, and chart/legend placement.
  • Use Case: Produce a market-positioning slide deck for a target company, including market size, competitor benchmarking, segmentation, and scenario-based investment outcomes.

Quick Start

Create a competitive landscape slide deck for Acme Corp by extracting the provided data files, mapping competitors, and producing a 2x2 positioning chart with embedded PowerPoint charts.

Frequently Asked Questions about competitive-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a competitive analysis slide deck with embedded charts?

Generate a competitive analysis slide deck by mapping competitors and producing 2x2 positioning charts with embedded PowerPoint chart objects. The framework enforces source fidelity and comparable-period normalization for investor-grade outputs.

What is competitor benchmarking and how do I normalize the data?

Competitor benchmarking compares target companies against market rivals using normalized data. This skill enforces comparable-period normalization and requires explicit citations for every numeric data point to ensure defensible strategic recommendations.

Can I use this for private company due diligence and market mapping?

Yes, you can use this for private company due diligence and market mapping. It produces structured competitive landscape analyses applicable to investor memos, strategic reviews, and pitch decks for both public and private companies.

Does the competitive landscape analysis require source citations for every metric?

Yes, competitive landscape analysis requires explicit citations for every numeric data point. The workflow mandates strict source fidelity when extracting values from source files to create investor-quality market positioning outputs.

What is the best way to structure industry research for an investor memo?

Structure industry research for investor memos using a step-by-step workflow covering research, outline, review, and creation phases. This enforces currency normalization and data quality guardrails for professional formatting conventions.