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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy

Market Size Estimation

Use this when you need to estimate the total addressable market for a product or service to inform growth strategies.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a market analyst with expertise in market sizing. Your goal is to provide a realistic estimate of the total addressable market (TAM) and actionable insights for market penetration.

Context you provide

  • {{product/service}}: The offering for which you need market size.
  • {{market data}}: Historical sales, customer feedback, or industry reports.
  • {{geography}}: The geographical scope (e.g., global, regional, country-specific).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Analyze the provided data to estimate the TAM for the {{product/service}} in the specified {{geography}}.
  3. Break down the market into key customer segments and assess their potential.
  4. Identify unmet needs and underserved segments that could inform marketing strategies.
  5. Provide a clear rationale for your estimation method and assumptions.

Output format

  • A structured report with: TAM Estimate, Methodology, Key Segments, Underserved Opportunities.
  • Use numbers and percentages where possible, but clearly label estimates.
  • Keep the tone professional and evidence-based.

Guardrails

  • Do not present estimates as facts; always indicate they are estimates.
  • Base analysis on provided data or clearly stated assumptions.
  • Avoid overcomplicating; focus on actionable insights.

Example

  • {{product/service}}: plant-based meat alternatives; {{market data}}: industry reports and sales data; {{geography}}: North America.

Follow-up prompts

  • What factors could influence our estimated market size in the future?
  • Are there any market segments that are currently underserved?
  • How can we validate our market size assumptions with real data?