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Most businesses make big decisions on thin evidence - which market to enter, how to price, who they're really competing with. I turn that guesswork into research they can act on with confidence. I'm Michael, a market research consultant and former Deloitte Consulting researcher with 10+ years of experience. I've helped startups raise $18M+ and supported Fortune 500 teams launching products that generated millions in revenue. I deliver Big 4-caliber insight faster and more affordably. My work holds a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated Plus rating across 30+ projects: market sizing, competitive intelligence, go-to-market strategy, feasibility studies, and the research behind funding rounds. 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 • 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Precise estimation of Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and realistic market share to support data-driven expansion and revenue planning. • 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐖𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Comprehensive competitor benchmarking, market positioning analysis, and structured SWOT assessments to identify opportunities and risks. • 𝐆𝐨-𝐓𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: End-to-end GTM planning including positioning, pricing insights, channel strategy, and customer acquisition frameworks tailored to your target market. • 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Data-backed segmentation of target audiences and development of detailed buyer personas to improve targeting, messaging, and product fit. • 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Rigorous market and industry research to support venture capital, private equity, and M&A decisions. MY CLIETS’ FEEDBACK • "Michael is a gem! He handled the job exceptionally well and exceeded my expectations in every way. He delivered the work on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and showed great professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Michael for your next project-you won’t be disappointed!" -Brenda. • "Michael was prompt, helpful and professional. He delivered on time and exactly as promised. The information was well presented and thorough. We highly recommend Michael, and we look forward to working with him again in the future." – Bryce C. • "Michael was an absolute professional and did a great job supporting our business needs. Highly recommend." – Gregory. • "Michael conducted his research quickly and efficiently. We are very pleased with the outcome. He is excellent and thorough at his work." – Oliver M. 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 Ready to strengthen your decision-making with high-quality, Big 4-level market research? 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 to discuss your project and explore tailored insights for your business goals. I respond promptly and focus on clear, structured, and collaborative communication throughout every engagement. 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 • Demographics Pro • Qualtrics 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 • Survey Design • Competitive Analysis • Qualitative Research • Quantitative Research • Market Sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM) 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 Analysis & 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 • Excel • PowerPoint • Tableau • Canva Presentation • Investor Pitch Deck • Figma 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 • B2B SaaS & AI • E-commerce & Consumer Brands • Fintech & Financial Services • Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Pharma 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 • Hubspot Inbound Certification • Big 4 Research Methodologies • Due Diligence (VC & PE) Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Market Sizing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Customer Segmentation, Due Diligence, B2B, SaaS Research, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Industry Trend Forecasting 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬: TAM/SAM/SOM market sizing • competitive analysis • survey design • qualitative & quantitative research 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: B2B SaaS • Fintech & Financial Services • Healthcare & Life Sciences • E-commerce & Consumer Brands

I will complete all assigned tasks from my private and separate home office, fully equipped with all the latest iOS devices and software. My experience working directly with clients spans over 10+ years. I have extensive experience managing social media networks and client accounts. Using all current social media platforms, I can quickly create authentic, scroll-stopping, and memorable digital marketing material for you and/or your company. Additionally, I am a skilled researcher, lead generator, travel planner, email manager, and all-around task tackler. Despite my extensive experience, I am trainable, moldable, and open to new ideas and suggestions. My skillsets and experience will make for an excellent addition to your team. Thank you for taking the time to consider me for this position. I am excited about being part of your project.

Market Research | Competitor Analysis |Market Research Analyst | Go-To-Market Strategy, TAM, SOM and SAM I'm 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 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 Deliverables A comprehensive report with data, analysis, and insights Key references and quotes that can be directly used in your pitch deck and business plan Any other relevant information that would assist in making a compelling case to investors Report will be detailed, well-researched, and visually engaging report Core Competencies: Market research Competitive analysis Online survey Survey Quality Assurance Interview and Focus Group Pilot Test Feedback Compilation Marketing strategy Power BI Report Creation Social Media Listening Report Customer survey manager Dashboard creation Niche research Client Servicing Manager 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!

I am a geopolitical and strategic analyst specializing in open-source intelligence (OSINT), risk assessment, and geopolitical forecasting. With over a decade of research and analytical experience, I provide actionable insights for clients navigating complex international environments. I help organizations, researchers, and independent professionals: Analyze political, economic, and military trends to forecast potential risks and opportunities. Conduct OSINT investigations using publicly available data, satellite imagery, and social media to verify events, track developments, and uncover hidden patterns. Assess the strategic implications of regional conflicts, trade policy, and international alliances. Provide concise, evidence-based reports for decision-making, briefings, or publication. My work combines rigorous analysis with clear, accessible communication, ensuring complex geopolitical information is understandable and actionable. Whether you need a deep-dive report, daily intelligence briefings, or strategic risk assessment, I deliver timely and professional insights. Specialties: OSINT, geopolitical forecasting, conflict analysis, economic sanctions and trade policy, alliance and regional stability assessment, crisis monitoring, open-source investigations, strategic research reports

I provide secondary research of markets, competitors, and strategic prospect leads. I evaluate market opportunities, benchmark market competitors, and identify qualified prospects for multiple industries before they invest in a new market or scale their outbound sales efforts. With more than 200 completed market and business research projects, I deliver practical, well-documented work—from TAM/SAM/SOM analyses and competitive assessments to verified decision-maker lists. Every project is built around a commercial question: where to invest, which opportunities to pursue, and who to contact. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE SaaS & Technology | Manufacturing & Industrial | Construction & Building Products | Government Contracting | Healthcare & Senior Living | Professional Services | Consumer Products & E-commerce | Logistics & Supply Chain | Environment CORE STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES My work supports market expansion, competitive strategy and investment decisions, sales, and business development, • Market Research: Market-entry research, market segmentation, TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, competitor research and benchmarking, ICP development, and product or technology assessment. • B2B Lead Generation: Company research and qualification, decision-maker identification, acquisition-target research, contact enrichment, and email verification. • Competitive Research: Competitor profiling, pricing and product comparisons, positioning analysis, customer-segment research, and opportunity mapping. • Data Enrichment & Validation: CRM cleanup, record standardization, multi-source enrichment, contact validation, and source documentation. SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Feasibility Study: Conducted a comprehensive study on behalf of a county located in the U.S. Northeast of the viability of entering the farmed bay scallop aquaculture market. The analysis included industry overview, market size, supply chain and market channels, revenue model and market economics, competitive landscape, key trends and drivers, and barriers to entry. • Market Research: Conducted research of the memory care technology market for an AI-first platform. The research included software market segmentation, market opportunities/constraints, bottom-up TAM/SAM/SOM calculation, competitive landscape, GTM and channel strategy, adoption barriers and friction points, strategic recommendations and next steps. • Industrial Prospect Research: Identified niche manufacturers and suppliers serving the power industry, evaluated each company against the client’s acquisition criteria, mapped relevant decision-makers, and delivered a documented, CRM-ready prospect list. • SaaS Acquisition Research: Developed detailed profiles of technology acquisition targets, covering products, addressable markets, leadership teams, company positioning, and strategic fit for investment review. • Government Contractor Research: Used federal procurement and contractor databases to identify qualified government contractors, enrich company records, research executive contacts, and support an active business-development pipeline. • Competitive Analysis: Compared competitors’ products, pricing, services, positioning, target customers, and market presence to identify gaps, risks, and potential areas of differentiation. • CRM Enrichment and Validation: Cleaned, standardized, verified, and documented company and contact records compiled from fragmented sources, improving the reliability and usability of sales data. I use commercial databases, public records, government and regulatory sources, company websites, and professional networks. Findings are manually reviewed, validated across multiple sources when possible, and delivered with clear documentation. Whether you are evaluating a market, building a sales pipeline, researching acquisition targets, assessing competitors, or improving CRM data, I provide organized, defensible research designed to support a specific business decision.