Market Research | Competitor Analysis |Market Research Analyst | Go-To-Market Strategy, TAM, SOM and SAM
I am Steven, the Founder & CEO of a full-service marketing and growth strategy firm that specializes in market research. I deliver world-class industry reports to my clients, supported by fast and detailed research. I am behind paywall of major global research firms.
Leveraging a blend of primary and secondary research, alongside qualitative and quantitative
techniques, I ensure a holistic approach to market analysis. My services extend to meticulous
report generation, competitive landscape scrutiny, detailed market overviews, data interpretation,
and consumer behavior insights.
I help founders, consultants, investors, and growth teams turn complex market information into clear, decision-ready strategy. My work combines market sizing, competitive intelligence, customer insights, and go-to-market analysis to help clients validate opportunities, prioritize growth initiatives, and build credible business cases.
I am committed to empowering businesses to make informed strategic decisions by providing
them with the most exhaustive and precise market intelligence. Partner with me on Upwork to
gain a competitive edge through data-driven insights
SOW
Executive summary
Market size TAM SAM SOM
Market growth / CAGR
Market trends
Market challenges
Consumer analysis
SWOT analysis
Competitor analysis
Marketing strategy
Report will be detailed, well-researched, and visually engaging report
What I Can Deliver
Market sizing: TAM, SAM, SOM, market value, volume, growth projections, and CAGR
Industry research: market structure, major trends, growth drivers, restraints, and emerging opportunities
Competitive analysis: competitor mapping, benchmarking, pricing, positioning, product comparisons, and SWOT analysis
Go-to-market strategy: target segments, market-entry considerations, channel strategy, messaging, and launch priorities
Customer and consumer insights: audience profiling, buying behavior, unmet needs, social listening, review analysis, surveys, and interviews
Investor and strategy support: evidence-backed insights, market narratives, data points, references, and quotes for pitch decks and business plans
Research operations: survey design, online survey management, pilot-test feedback, focus-group/interview support, and survey quality assurance
Dashboards and reporting: Excel models, Power BI dashboards, Tableau visualizations, and executive-ready reports
DATABASE ACCESS - PAID
IBISWorld, Statista, GrandViewResearch, Euromonitor, Capital IQ Pro Forrester Research Medicine Intelligence CSMAR, Factiva Dow Jones Euromonitor THOMSONONE CEIC Mergent Online statista EPS DATA IBISWorld Frost & Sullivan EMIS Market Research eMarketer Guoxin Real Estate Information Network CapitalIQ S&P Gartner Eikon Mintel WinGo Financial Text RESSET IDC D&B Hoovers PitchBook BCC Research Business Monitor Online China Industrial Enterprise Database Mergent Archives (Historical Report Library) imt GALE Market Share Report White Paper Database SDC Global M&A Database S&P NetAdvantage Food Science Source SBRNet - Sports Market Report Bizminer Emerald
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Qualitrics, SurveyMonkey, Voxco, Similarweb, Semrush. Alchemer, Foleon
Looking forward to working together on your project - feel free to get in touch!
Kathryn B.
Sociologist/Research Consultant
Oregon City, Oregon
$85/hr$85 per hour4.9 (235) 378 jobs $200K+ total earnings
*******Please note, I do not engage in academic dishonesty and will not participate in cheating*********
Hello! I am an independent scholar who wants to help you with your academic and research projects! I coach academics and professionals through the research process, and can help with all stages of research.
I have a Ph.D. in sociology and am skilled at research and writing and multi-method qualitative methods.
I have experience in qualitative methods such as interviewing, focus groups, content analysis, historical analysis, visual analysis, and ethnographies. I also have basic quantitative skills such as survey design and fundamental statistical analysis.
I am also an experienced college professor.
I have 23 published articles in peer-reviewed formats and have recently published a peer-reviewed edited volume. I currently have a few other paper that have been accepted and are in the publication process, with many more in the pipeline. I am currently working as the editor of an edited volume about pharmaceuticals, and am also working on a solo-authored book.
I am good at working under pressure, taking criticism/feedback, and being an excellent communicator. When you work with me, you get 100% original products.
What can I bring to your project?
*Thorough Literature Reviews/analysis
*Conducting focus groups or interviews
*Coding of qualitative data
*Basic quantitative data analysis
*Writing up research findings
*Coaching through all stages of the thesis/dissertation process
*Coaching through all stages of academic writing
*Putting findings into polished reports or PowerPoints
*Putting together syllabi and other teaching materials
I have extensive graduate training in research methods and writing and look forward to using my writing skills to help you with your research project. Although my deep subject-matter expertise is in all areas of sociology (especially mental health and medical sociology), I am a versatile writer who learns quickly, and I have experience writing in a variety of disciplines and styles.
I would love to be a part of your writing/research project!
I advise early-stage, seed, and pre-seed startups with market research, product development, and investment materials. I also work directly with investors and VCs, providing them with due diligence, market research, data analysts services. I know what investors look for in startups. More importantly, I know what will disqualify a candidate from being considered. I will help you validate your market fit by targeting the right people, understanding your competition, refining your business model and strategy, and positioning your business so that it is attractive to both customers and investors. I specialize in:
• Market Research & Data Analysis
• Market Sizing & Segmentation
• Customer Discovery & User Research
• Startup Evaluation & Business Models
• Competitive Analysis & Technology Review
• Unique Value Proposition & Competitive Advantage
• Product Validation & Product-Market-Fit
• Rapid Prototyping & Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• User Acquisition, Conversion, & Retention
• Pitching and Pitch Decks, & Approaching Investors
I work with startups, established businesses, and investors who wish to know more about a particular industry, market, product, niche, or customer group. My market research has helped clients to secure funding, target new markets, launch products, anticipate trends, develop features, mitigate financial risks, create marketing campaigns, increase customer lifetime value (CLTV), decrease customer acquisition costs (CAC), improve margins, form strategic partnerships, make smart hiring decisions, streamline operations, and execute on their long-term vision.
CLIENT SERVICES & DELIVERABLES INCLUDE:
Market Research Studies and Reports
• Market Research Studies: Longitudinal Studies, Controlled Studies, Study Design
• User Research Studies: Interviews, Focus Groups, Surveys, Polls, Customer Feedback
• Reports: Complete Market Research/Industry Reports, Whitepapers, Literature Reviews
Business Research, Reports, and Presentation Materials
• Competitive Analyses: SWOT, PESTLE, Levels of Competition, Features Matrix, Pricing Strategy
• Business Memos: Executive Summaries, Product Briefs, Case Studies, Financial Performance
• Investment Memos: UVP, Technology Review, Organizational Charts, Forecasts, Valuations
• Data Analysis: Spreadsheets, Sales Calculators and Forecasting, Sales and Market Performance
• Data Visualizations: Interactive Dashboards, Custom Infographics, Graphs, Charts, Tables, Maps
• Presentations: Pitch Decks, Investor Presentations, Product Demos/Brochures, One-Pagers
New Product Development and Product Management:
• Product Design: Mockups, Wireframes, Prototypes, Design Criteria, Decision Matrices
• UX/UI: UX Audits, A/B Testing, Customer Personas, User Stories
• Product Development: Bill of Materials, Financial Projections, Supplier CRM, Procurement
• Product Management: Product Roadmaps, Gantt Charts, Stakeholder Mapping, Product Proposals
Business Programs for Incubators, Accelerators, and Universities
• Program Evaluations: Performance Review, Problem Areas, Recommended Interventions
• Business Course Creation: Course Curriculum, Schedule, Course Materials and Assignments
• Course Management: Recruitment, Instruction, Ongoing Communications, Feedback, Evaluations
Steven V.
Experienced survey research professional
Alexandria, Virginia
$55/hr$55 per hour4.7 (118) 215 jobs $100K+ total earnings
Survey research analyst and manager with twenty years of experience. Strong project management and survey questionnaire development skills with the ability to conduct multiple research projects simultaneously from start to finish with an eye for detail.
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