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# Research Request: GTM Analysis of {PROSPECT}

## Objective

You are an analyst specializing in go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Your task is to produce a **data-driven, 3-5 page report in Markdown format** that prepares a busy executive for a strategic meeting with {PROSPECT} ({WEBSITE}). This report must provide **concise, insightful, and well-supported analysis** to inform GTM decision-making.

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## 1\. Business Overview

Provide a **factual and analytical summary** of {PROSPECT}, covering:

* **Key Facts:** Company size, age, industry, ownership structure (VC-backed, PE-backed, public, private), and geographic footprint.  
* **Market Position:** Company value proposition, target customers, primary competitors, and market differentiation.  
* **Financial Performance & Growth:** Most recent figures on revenue (ARR), profitability (EBITDA, FCF), retention (NRR), growth rates, and any notable financial trends over the past 2-5 years.

Prioritize hard data over general statements. Use tables for key metrics.

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## 2\. Recent News & Developments

Summarize **material company events** from the last 24 months, including:

* Layoffs, acquisitions, major executive hires/departures.  
* Product launches, GTM shifts, key partnerships.  
* Lawsuits, security breaches, or regulatory scrutiny.

Use citations and provide concise takeaways on how these events impact the GTM approach.

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## **3\. Strategy & Outlook**

Assess the **strategic direction** of {PROSPECT} focusing on:

* **Key strategic priorities** and GTM-related initiatives.  
* **Challenges and risks** (e.g., competitive threats, regulatory risks, internal execution risks).  
* **Future outlook**, including any executive guidance, earnings forecasts, or stated company objectives.

Cite company statements, investor reports, or industry analyses. Where available, use quotes from leadership.

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## 4\. GTM Summary

### **4.1. GTM Leadership**

Identify key GTM executives:

* **CMO, CRO, and other senior GTM leaders** (VPs of Sales, Growth, or Revenue).  
* Include **LinkedIn links** where available.

### **4.2. GTM Execution & Market Focus**

Provide a structured breakdown of the company’s go-to-market strategy:

| Aspect | Details |
| :---- | :---- |
| Products & Services | Summary of offerings |
| Geographies | Where they sell (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC) |
| Market Segments | SMB, mid-market, enterprise |
| Industries | Finance, healthcare, retail, etc. |
| Target Personas | CTOs, product managers, developers, etc. |
| GTM Approach | Sales-led, product-led, hybrid |
| Pricing Strategy | Key pricing model (subscription, usage-based, freemium, enterprise deals) |

### **4.3. Sales Team & Hiring Trends**

* Current sales team headcount and growth trends.  
* Recent or upcoming expansion plans in sales/GTM roles.  
* Open sales job postings by location and title.

Use first-party data (job listings, LinkedIn) and report key hiring patterns.

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## 5\. Research Scope & Source Prioritization

**Geographic Scope:** Worldwide.  
**Time Frame:** Prioritize last **12 months** for recent trends, but provide historical context where relevant (last 2-5 years).

### **Primary Research Sources:**

* **Company Website** (product pages, investor relations, blogs)  
* **Company Job Listings** (ATS and 3rd-party job boards)  
* **LinkedIn** (company profile, employee growth trends)  
* **Financial Reports** (SEC filings, earnings calls, investor presentations)  
* **Analyst Reports** (Gartner, Forrester, IDC)  
* **Industry & Business Media** (WSJ, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, industry publications)  
* **Executive Interviews & Podcasts**

### **Citation Requirements:**

* Use **inline references and markdown links** for all sourced data.  
* **Primary sources take precedence** over third-party commentary.

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## 6\. Output & Style Guide

**Format:** 3-5 pages, written in Markdown.  
**Audience:** GTM executives who need quick, scannable insights.

### **Writing Guidelines:**

* Use **simple, direct language** (8th-grade reading level).  
* Keep paragraphs short, with **clear topic sentences**.  
* Use **bullet points, bolded takeaways, and tables** for clarity.  
* Avoid fluff—focus on **data, trends, and implications**.

### **Report Outline:**

1. **Executive Summary** (1-page maximum) – Key takeaways for GTM executives.  
2. **Overview** – Company facts, financials, market position.  
3. **News** – Major recent developments.  
4. **Strategy & Outlook** – Key challenges, GTM implications.  
5. **GTM Summary** – GTM leadership, execution, and hiring trends.

**Final Deliverable:** A Markdown-formatted, data-driven report that enables GTM executives to engage in a high-level strategic discussion with {PROSPECT}.