Biz Opportunity Scout
by buYoung
Identify and validate profitable business opportunities by analyzing market size (TAM/SAM/SOM), unit economics, competitive landscape, and PMF indicators. Generates comprehensive HTML reports with opportunity scorecards.
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name: biz-opportunity-scout description: Identify and validate profitable business opportunities by analyzing market size (TAM/SAM/SOM), unit economics, competitive landscape, and PMF indicators. Generates comprehensive HTML reports with opportunity scorecards.
Biz Opportunity Scout
Capability to identify, analyze, and validate business opportunities through quantitative frameworks.
Analysis Scope
| Scope Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Idea Validation | Early-stage concept viability assessment |
| Idea Pivot/Extension | Existing idea modification or expansion |
| Business Expansion | Established business growth opportunity |
Core Analysis Frameworks
| Framework | Reference | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Market Sizing | market_sizing.md | TAM/SAM/SOM calculation methodology |
| Unit Economics | unit_economics.md | LTV, CAC, Contribution Margin, Payback Period |
| Competitive Analysis | competitive_analysis.md | Market positioning and competitor mapping |
| PMF Indicators | pmf_indicators.md | Product-Market Fit measurement criteria |
Data Collection
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Search | Real-time market data, competitor info, industry trends via web search |
| External Research | Industry reports, public data sources, academic papers |
| User Input | Business-specific assumptions and known metrics |
Note: Use web search actively to gather up-to-date market data, pricing information, and competitor intelligence. Search queries should target specific data points needed for each framework.
Output Specification
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Numeric Report | Quantitative analysis with calculated metrics |
| Investment Pitch | Key figures formatted for investor presentation |
| Go/No-Go Decision | Binary recommendation with supporting rationale |
| Opportunity Scorecard | Composite score/grade across all dimensions |
See report_template.md for HTML output structure and file naming conventions.
Report File Naming
| Option | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Default | report/scout-report_[service-name]_[date].html |
report/scout-report_coffee-subscription_2024-01-14.html |
| Custom | User-specified folder and filename | User input |
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