market-research

Estimate market size using TAM, SAM, and SOM with growth projections.

285|39|Updated Mar 16, 2026
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Skill: market-research
Source: https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills/tree/main/skills/market-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill market-research-shawnpang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Market researchers and founders need reliable estimates of market size and dynamics to validate opportunities and plan strategy without costly external reports.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define market boundaries across geography, customer segments, and product scope.
  • Generate TAM, SAM, and SOM through top-down and bottom-up methods, with growth projections over 2-3 years.
  • Document assumptions, risks, and strategic implications for investor decks and product roadmaps.
  • Use case: size a new vertical to inform go-to-market plans and funding materials.

Quick Start

Analyze your target market sector using startup-context data and produce a TAM/SAM/SOM report.

Frequently Asked Questions about market-research

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

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How do I calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM for a startup investor pitch?

Calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM for an investor pitch by defining market boundaries across geography and customer segments, then applying top-down and bottom-up sizing methods to generate structured growth projections over 2-3 years.

What is the difference between top-down and bottom-up market sizing?

Top-down market sizing estimates total market value from industry-wide data downward, while bottom-up sizing builds estimates upward using unit economics and specific customer segment data, with both methods mapping underlying assumptions for validation.

How do I size a new market vertical for go-to-market planning?

Size a new market vertical for go-to-market planning by defining product scope and target geography, estimating market dynamics through TAM/SAM/SOM frameworks, and documenting strategic implications and risks for product roadmaps.

Can I generate market growth projections without purchasing costly external reports?

Generate reliable market growth projections without costly external reports by leveraging startup-context data to estimate market size and dynamics, mapping underlying assumptions, and outputting structured 2-3 year forecasts for funding materials.

What market boundaries do I need to define before estimating market size?

Define market boundaries across geography, customer segments, and product scope before estimating market size to ensure accurate TAM, SAM, and SOM calculations tailored to your specific strategic roadmap and investor deck requirements.

Does market sizing work for strategic roadmapping across different customer segments?

Market sizing works for strategic roadmapping by applying TAM, SAM, and SOM calculations across defined geographies and customer segments, producing structured growth projections that directly inform product planning and investor pitch materials.