7 Powersv1.0.0

An entrepreneur uses the 7 Powers framework to assess whether their early-stage tech startup has a sustainable advantage. They analyze their current benefits and test each against the barrier criteria to identify which powers are present or missing.

A corporate strategist applies the framework to a mature consumer goods company facing declining margins. They map the company's existing benefits to stability-phase powers like Branding and Process Power, and prioritize investments to strengthen barriers.

A venture capital analyst uses the framework to evaluate a Series B SaaS company. They systematically check for scale economies, network effects, and switching costs to determine if the company's growth is defensible against competitors.

A product manager at a two-sided marketplace uses the framework to understand why their platform is struggling despite growing user numbers. They identify that network economics are present, but switching costs are low, and plan to enhance them.

A business development leader at a healthcare company uses the framework to evaluate entering a new market. They assess potential cornered resources (regulatory approvals) and counter-positioning opportunities against incumbent providers.

Recurring revenue model with high customer lifetime value. Power analysis focuses on switching costs, scale economics in infrastructure, and network effects if collaborative features exist.

Two-sided platform connecting buyers and sellers. Network economics are critical; counter-positioning may apply when displacing traditional intermediaries.

Brand-driven model selling directly to consumers online. Branding power is crucial for pricing premium, and process power in supply chain can be a differentiator.