name: niopd-bs-market-opportunity description: Analyzes market opportunity and sizing using TAM/SAM/SOM framework with supporting data research. Use when evaluating market potential, creating business cases for new products, preparing investor presentations, or assessing business opportunities.
Market Opportunity Analysis Skill
This skill provides rigorous market sizing and opportunity analysis using the TAM/SAM/SOM framework to quantify addressable markets.
Theoretical Foundation
TAM/SAM/SOM Framework
pie title Market Sizing Framework
"TAM (Total)" : 100
"SAM (Serviceable)" : 30
"SOM (Obtainable)" : 5
| Metric | Definition | Question |
|---|---|---|
| TAM | Total Addressable Market | How big is the universe? |
| SAM | Serviceable Addressable Market | What can we reach? |
| SOM | Serviceable Obtainable Market | What can we realistically capture? |
Sizing Approaches
- Top-Down: Start with industry data, narrow down
- Bottom-Up: Build from unit economics and segments
- Value Theory: Calculate value created for customers
When to Use
- New product evaluation
- Investor presentations
- Market entry decisions
- Strategic planning
- Resource allocation
Instructions
Step 1: Configuration
- Read
.claude/AGENTS.mdfor preferences - Identify product/service to analyze
- Define geographic and temporal scope
Step 2: Define Market Context
- What problem does the product solve?
- Who experiences this problem?
- What is the current spending in this area?
Step 3: Calculate TAM
Research total market size:
- Industry reports and analyst data
- Government statistics
- Trade association data
- Calculate: Total potential customers × Average spend
Step 4: Calculate SAM
Narrow to serviceable market:
- Geographic limitations
- Segment focus
- Distribution capabilities
- Technology requirements
Step 5: Calculate SOM
Estimate realistic capture:
- Competitive intensity
- Go-to-market capability
- Time horizon (1-3 years)
- Historical benchmarks
Step 6: Identify Market Gaps
Analyze opportunities:
- Underserved segments
- Unmet needs
- Competitive weaknesses
- Emerging trends
Step 7: Generate Report
File path: 01-sources/[YYYYMMDD]-market-opportunity-v0.md
Contents:
- Executive Summary
- Market Definition
- TAM Analysis ($X, methodology)
- SAM Analysis ($Y, rationale)
- SOM Analysis ($Z, assumptions)
- Market Dynamics
- Competitive Landscape Summary
- Key Opportunities
- Risks and Limitations
- Recommendations
Output Specifications
- File Naming:
[YYYYMMDD]-market-opportunity-v0.md - Location:
01-sources/ - Template:
references/market-opportunity-template.md
Related Skills
niopd-mr-competitor: Competitive analysisniopd-mr-segmentation: Market segmentsniopd-dt-scenarios: Future market scenariosniopd-st-canvas: Business model fit