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Founder's Journal

Why Market Size Matters

Feb 16, 2024
11:40
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Introduction discusses the significance of identifying a specific market niche for startup success. The Power of Defining a Narrow Market explores how it can lead to business success. The Advantages of Defining a Narrow Market highlights the benefits and strategy of focusing on a specific target market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Starting narrow is the likely path for success in entrepreneurship, as defining a narrow market allows for laser-sharp product focus, distribution, and marketing.
  • All big markets have underserved niches, known as beachhead markets, which provide an entry point into the large market and initial shielding from competitors.

Deep dives

Defining the Initial Market Narrowly

Entrepreneurs often cast a wide net and imagine their market to be huge, but starting narrow is likely the likeliest path for success. The big market may seem enticing, but in reality, the market leaders are unlikely to let a startup take 1% of their market share. Instead, a smart entrepreneur defines the initial market as narrowly as possible, following the advice of Parash Chopra and Peter Thiel. They recommend focusing on a small group of particular people, concentrated together, and served by few or no competitors.

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