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The Unconventional Strategy Playbook for New Markets

In uncharted markets, traditional competition fails; the winning move is parallel play, learning by observing and borrowing ideas before committing.

Ever felt like you're exploring an unknown galaxy in the business world? Welcome to the universe of new markets, where traditional rules warp like space in a sci-fi movie! πŸŒ πŸ“ˆ

🌟 Why New Markets Are Like Alien Terrain

New markets are strange and unfamiliar, much like a newly discovered planet. You're faced with questions like "Where do we even start?" and "What's our winning move?" πŸ€·β™‚οΈπŸŒŒ Traditional strategies, like trying to outdo rivals, don't really apply here. It's more about understanding this new world and adapting to its unique environment.

πŸ‘Ά Parallel Play: The Preschool Strategy That Works

Believe it or not, the best approach in these markets mirrors how preschoolers play. It's called "parallel play," and it's all about learning by observing and doing, rather than competing head-on. πŸ§ΈπŸ‘€

1️⃣ Early Days: Forget Beating the Competition

In the early stages, it's not about being different. It's about learning from what others are doing and borrowing ideas. Think of it as gathering the best tools from around to build your own spaceship. πŸ› οΈπŸš€

2️⃣ Test and Commit: Choose Your Rocket Design

Once you have a basic spaceship design (your business model), it's time to commit. But before you launch into the stars, test out different features. Just like you wouldn't launch a rocket without testing, don't rush into a market without trying out your model first. πŸ§ͺπŸš€

3️⃣ Pause, Watch, and Wait: Observe the Cosmic Conditions

After you've decided on a direction, take a moment to look around. The universe is constantly changing, and so are new markets. By pausing and observing, you might find new galaxies to explore that you hadn't considered before. πŸŒ πŸ‘“

Originally published on LinkedIn .

Amr Elharony
Delivery Lead, Mentor, FinTech Author & Speaker β€” bridging banking and technology to deliver measurable digital transformation across MENA.

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