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You're Building Something. Are You Sure the Market Wants It? Most founders and entrepreneurs don't fail because they lack a great idea. They fail because they moved forward without truly understanding their market — who their customers are, what they actually need, and how the competitive landscape is stacked against them. That's an expensive mistake to make late in the game. I help startups and growing businesses eliminate that risk. With over 20 years of market research experience across energy, technology, healthcare, and retail, I deliver the customer and market intelligence you need to make confident, data-backed decisions — before you scale, before you invest, and before you launch. What separates my work from a generic research report: I don't start with your research questions. I start with your business goals. That means every insight I deliver is framed around your specific context, your competitive position, and the decisions you actually need to make. What I Do ✓ Market Research & Analysis — Comprehensive market sizing, segmentation, competitive landscape, and growth opportunity identification. Know exactly where you fit, who you're competing against, and where the whitespace is. ✓ Survey Design & Analysis — From questionnaire development through data collection, statistical analysis, and insight generation. Rigorous methodology. Clear, actionable findings. ✓ Customer Personas & Journey Mapping — Deep profiles of your ideal customers: who they are, what drives their decisions, where they get stuck, and how to reach them at the right moment. ✓ Product-Market Fit Validation — Know whether your product solves a problem customers will actually pay to solve — before you spend another dollar on development or marketing. ✓ Competitive Intelligence — Understand your competitors' positioning, gaps, and vulnerabilities so you can differentiate with precision. My Process Every engagement starts with a conversation about your goals — not a template. I design research that fits your stage, your budget, and the decisions in front of you. You get professional, client-ready deliverables: reports, visualizations, and strategic recommendations you can act on immediately, or present to investors and stakeholders with confidence. Proven Results Across 200+ Projects. Clients in 30+ Countries. ✓ For a creative agency seeking pricing strategy guidance: "Christopher did an amazing job. I valued his perspective as a thought partner throughout the project. I was impressed with his attention to detail and his ability to take the initiative. I will be working with him again in the future." ✓ For a legal services firm requiring personas and customer journey maps: "Christopher is a top-notch market researcher in the field. A consummate professional — always thorough, communicative, and responsive. I felt like I was working with a partner and team member, not a consultant. I highly recommend him." ✓ For a healthcare startup requiring market research: "Christopher is fantastic. He was diligent, extremely skilled, and genuinely cared about my project. He went far above and beyond what I expected. A+++" Who I Work Best With Founders validating a new product or service concept. Teams preparing for a fundraise or market entry. Growing businesses that need to understand why customers aren't converting — or which segment to go after next. If you're at a decision point and need clarity, that's exactly where I add the most value. Let's talk. Message me to schedule a brief, no-obligation consultation. Tell me where you're stuck — I'll tell you how research can get you unstuck.

I’m a values-driven creative data storyteller with a passion for social impact projects. In my previous roles, I have managed large-scale projects and prioritized cross-team communication, delivering actionable insights that improved processes via tools like Looker & Power BI. My key skills include: Python, SQL, R, and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Chicago with Honors in Economics and a minor in Data Science.