Analogous Companies

Find 3-5 companies that solved a structurally similar problem in a different market. Not direct competitors — structural analogs. "Uber for X" is a cliche, but the pattern of marketplace liquidity, trust mechanisms, and pricing dynamics that Uber solved is a real structural pattern that repeats across markets.

Input Dependencies

Read from ./founder-outputs/ if available:

• pressure-test-output.md — core problem and JTBD framing
• startup-canvas-output.md — business model structure
• battle-cards-output.md — competitive landscape (to avoid listing direct competitors)

No files are strictly required — this skill can run standalone.

Methodology

1. Privacy gate. Before searching, confirm with the user: "I'll search for companies that solved similar structural problems in other markets. This will use terms like '[problem pattern] company', '[business model] marketplace', etc. Proceed?" Wait for confirmation.