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Where to Play

3 steps for discovering your most valuable market opportunities

Where to Play 3 steps for discovering your most valuable market opportunities Paperback – 21 Sept. 2017

Author

Marc Gruber author of Where to Play

Marc Gruber

Where to Play

3 steps for discovering your most valuable market opportunities

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£18.99

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Book description

“Where to Play: 3 Steps for Discovering Your Most Valuable Market Opportunities” is an essential resource for anyone looking to bring new ideas to market or expand their business into new areas. This book provides a systematic method for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing market opportunities, helping readers make informed decisions about where to focus their efforts and resources.

At the heart of the book is the Market Opportunity Navigator, a powerful tool developed by authors Marc Gruber and Sharon Tal. This framework guides readers through a three-step process that transforms the often chaotic and uncertain task of market selection into a structured, data-driven approach.

What readers will learn:

• How to generate a comprehensive set of potential market opportunities
• Techniques for evaluating the attractiveness of different markets
• Methods for balancing focus and flexibility in market strategy
• Ways to integrate market opportunity analysis with other business planning tools
• Strategies for pivoting and adapting to changing market conditions

The book is filled with practical worksheets, visual tools, and real-world examples that make the concepts easy to understand and apply. Readers will gain valuable insights into how successful companies have used these techniques to identify breakthrough opportunities and avoid costly mistakes.

“Where to Play” is more than just a book – it’s a comprehensive toolkit for strategic decision-making in today’s fast-paced business environment. By mastering the techniques presented in this book, readers will be better equipped to navigate the complexities of market selection and position their innovations for success.

Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding an existing business, or seeking to revitalize a struggling enterprise, “Where to Play” provides the frameworks and insights you need to make confident, informed decisions about your market strategy.

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Year Published
2017
Publisher
FT Publishing International
Pages
240
Weight
400g
Language
English
ISBN 10
1292178922
ISBN 13
978-1292178929

The book: "Where to Play" Is perfect for:

• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Product managers and innovation teams
• Business strategy professionals
• Investors and venture capitalists
• Business school students and educators
• Corporate leaders seeking new growth opportunities

Meet the author

Marc Gruber is a distinguished professor at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he holds the Chair of Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization. He is a world-leading authority in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. As the incoming Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Management Journal, Gruber brings extensive expertise to his work. He co-authored “Where to Play: 3 Steps for Discovering Your Most Valuable Market Opportunities,” introducing the Market Opportunity Navigator, a tool widely used by startups and established firms. Gruber’s research has been published in top journals, and he was ranked as the worldwide #1 researcher in entrepreneurship for the 2005-2015 period. He served as Vice President for Innovation at EPFL from 2017 to 2021. With a doctorate from the University of St. Gallen and experience as a visiting scholar at the Wharton School, Gruber combines academic rigor with practical insights. His work continues to shape the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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