Problem
Scenario
You're advising a B2B software company that sees an adjacent capability becoming important to customer demand and competitive positioning. Leadership is debating whether to build it internally, acquire a company that already has it, or partner with a third party and integrate it into the product. They want a clear way to compare speed, control, economics, and strategic fit before committing.
Question
How do you decide whether to build a new capability, buy a company, or partner with a third party?
What This Tests
- Competitive analysis and strategic positioning
- Go-to-market implications of timing and ownership
- Trade-off analysis across speed, control, and economics
- Risk assessment for build, acquisition, and partnership paths
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