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Opportunity

We look for structural problems worth solving and markets where a new company can earn a lasting place.

What it is

The opportunity stage defines the problem before a product or company exists. We study who experiences the problem, how they deal with it today and whether the underlying need is likely to persist.

What happens at this stage

01Observe changes in markets, regulation and technology

02Speak with the people closest to the problem

03Define the unmet need in plain terms

04Decide whether the opportunity merits research

Stage outcome

A clear opportunity statement and a decision to stop or continue.

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