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How do you present a competitive analysis?

Start with a clear objective: what decision should this analysis inform (pricing, product roadmap, go-to-market)? Then follow these steps:

  • Define scope & criteria (market segment, timeframe, 6–10 comparison metrics: features, price, positioning, channels, UX, customer support, growth).
  • Choose 4–6 direct/indirect competitors and gather verified data (product pages, pricing, reviews, public filings, customer interviews).
  • Build core visuals: concise comparison table, feature matrix (which competitor has/doesn’t), SWOT for each big player, and a 2‑axis positioning map (price vs. value or performance vs. ease).
  • Distill to 3–5 actionable insights (gaps, threats, white-space opportunities) and list 3 prioritized recommendations with expected impact and owners.
  • Assemble slides: TL;DR with top insight + recommendation, methodology, key visuals, prioritized roadmap, risks & next steps, appendix with raw data and sources.
  • Presentation tips: lead with the TL;DR, use visuals, limit to 10–12 slides, rehearse, and leave time for Q&A.

Tools: Sheets/Excel, PowerPoint/Google Slides, Figma for polished visuals.

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