• +506-6133-8358
  • john.mecke@dvelopmentcorporate.com
  • Tronadora Costa Rica

Enterprise SaaS Competitive Analysis

I combine 25+ years in enterprise software with AI-accelerated research to deliver a board-ready, 50+ page analysis that leaders actually use to adjust GTM, product, and pricing.

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Short, fixed-price projects. I work globally and travel as needed.


Why leaders choose this analysis

  • Answers the questions your board, sales, and marketing teams will ask—on one page each.
  • Benchmarks 10 competitors across revenue, headcount, funding, and web traction.
  • Translates findings into immediate GTM, product, and pricing actions.

Why work with John

  • Led multiple global product orgs across public & PE-backed firms; deep operator experience.
  • Delivers short, fixed-price projects with clear milestones and executive-level deliverables.
  • Practical, case-based approach backed by an established blog and extensive writing.

What You Get

A comprehensive, illustrated report (PDF/Slides/Doc) plus a 60-minute readout. Every claim is sourced.

Section Contents

  • Corporate Information — Key stats, fundraising history, and corporate evolution
  • Questions & Topics — Ten executive questions about business model, buyers, and product
  • Headcount — Org size, functional mix, and geo distribution
  • Marketecture — Ten-competitor benchmark: revenue, headcount, VC funding, traffic
  • Product Portfolio — Products, features/functions, use cases, customers, videos
  • Customers — Named logos and segments
  • Pricing — Packaging, price points, terms & conditions
  • Marketing Audit — Team & budget, messaging, content, owned/earned/paid media, SEO/keywords, events
  • Go-To-Market Audit — ICP & personas, segments, channels, demand gen & nurture, sales process
  • Web Traffic — Site and social performance analysis
  • User Reviews — Gartner, G2, Software Advice & Glassdoor summaries

Sample 64 Page Analysis

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How It Works

1) Scope & Sources (Day 0–2)

Confirm targets, competitors (≈10), personas, and success criteria. Lock source list and output format.

2) Research Sprints Days 3–7

AI-assisted collection + human analysis across product, pricing, GTM, web, and reviews; schedule secret-shop calls.

3) Synthesis & Readout

Deliver report, executive summary, source pack, and a live walkthrough with next-step recommendations.

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Outcomes

  • Board-ready 50+ page report + one-page exec summary
  • Ten-competitor benchmark with source links
  • Clear ICP/persona updates and sales plays
  • Pricing posture with rationale and risks
  • SEO/keyword and content gaps you can fix this quarter

About John C. Mecke

Managing Director at DevelopmentCorporate. 25+ years in enterprise tech across product, M&A, and GTM. Executed material acquisitions and divestitures; helped deliver strong outcomes for PE-backed businesses. Based in Costa Rica; supports clients in the U.S. and Europe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you use AI to create this?
Yes—AI accelerates data collection and synthesis. The analysis, framing, and recommendations are mine, informed by decades operating in enterprise software.

How long does it take?
Most projects complete in ~2 weeks from kickoff, with a live readout and a prioritized action plan immediately usable by your exec team and board.

What’s your working model?
Short, fixed-price projects with clear milestones. I work remotely and travel for key meetings as needed.

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Let’s align scope and get to work.

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