Go-to-market strategy
Order of product development
If you look at some mercedes C class, opel astra and a city bus. Then all of them are vehicles. But they have different scale and different audience who buyes them.
Until we are a well established company, we should focus on building a high-quality, low-quantity devices for high selling price in first phases while we do R&D. Once we have devices working, they are getting sold, we have money to optimize hardware, lower the cost and increase efficiency.
Thats what Tesla was doing. Roadster -> Model S -> Model X -> Model 3 & Y
Thats what
๐ฎ๐ฑBeewise was doing with container โ Beehome product line.
Same with us ๐งฟRobotic Beehive is the expensive โ ๐ชฌRobotic Apiary is a mass-market.
Our differentiator is that we have T-shaped ๐ฐPricing model. Meaning that in addition to hardware (that is hard to scale world-wide), we also sell software that aids in managing the devices, but can be used independently.
๐ฑWeb-app - SaaS tool along with a mobile app that allows managing an apiary (multiple beehives) with different ๐ฐPricing tiers and features. We want to integrate existing hardware solutions and act as a data analytics platform for any type of beekeeper
๐๏ธโ๐จ๏ธEntrance Observer - a small IoT device at the hive entrance with video streaming and AI processing, handling up to 4 hives for ๐ง๐ปโ๐Backyard beekeepers
๐งฟRobotic Beehive - a single hive robot for ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผPotential new beekeepers
๐ชฌRobotic Apiary - a multi-hive robot for ๐จ๐ปโ๐Industrial beekeepers
- Market Research and Product Development:
- Conduct in-depth market research to understand the needs and pain points of beekeepers globally. ๐ขMarketing & Sales
- Prioritize the development of a SaaS web-app and mobile app that enables beekeepers to manage their apiaries and upload photos for automatic image detection and hive statistics generation. ๐ฏProducts
- Target Audience Identification:
- Identify key segments within the beekeeping community, such as hobbyist beekeepers, commercial beekeepers, and agricultural organizations.
- Customize features and messaging to cater to the specific needs of each segment.
๐กIdeas and Features
- Pilot Programs and Beta Testing:
- Launch pilot programs with a select group of beekeepers to validate the effectiveness and usability of software and later hardware.
๐ง๐ปโ๐Beekeepers for field testing
- Gather feedback to iteratively refine the platform and enhance user experience.
- Launch pilot programs with a select group of beekeepers to validate the effectiveness and usability of software and later hardware.
- Brand Building and Awareness:
- Establish a compelling brand identity that highlights the values of efficiency and bee health. ๐งชBrand
- Utilize digital marketing channels and industry partnerships to increase awareness of Gratheon's software solution. ๐ขMarketing & Sales
- Partnerships and Alliances:
- Forge strategic partnerships with beekeeping associations, equipment suppliers, and agricultural organizations to expand reach and distribution channels.
๐งPotential partners / contractors
- Collaborate with research institutions to validate the effectiveness of the software and build industry credibility. ๐ฌResearch & science
- Forge strategic partnerships with beekeeping associations, equipment suppliers, and agricultural organizations to expand reach and distribution channels.
- Sales and Distribution Channels:
- Offer the SaaS platform through a subscription-based model, with flexible pricing options to accommodate various user needs. ๐ฐPricing
- Utilize online sales channels and targeted marketing campaigns to drive customer acquisition.
- Customer Support and Education:
- Provide comprehensive customer support services, including tutorials, FAQs, and live chat assistance. ๐Product onboarding videos & UI
- Develop educational resources such as webinars and knowledge base articles to help users maximize the benefits of the software. ๐Academy
- Hardware Development and Scaling:
- Once the software platform is established and validated, begin developing hardware solutions starting with an entrance bee counter. ๐๏ธโ๐จ๏ธEntrance Observer
- Gradually expand hardware offerings to include single-colony robots and eventually robots for managing multiple colonies. ๐งฟRobotic Beehive โ ๐ชฌRobotic Apiary
- Continuous Improvement:
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to stay ahead of competitors and meet evolving customer needs. ๐ซCulture and values
- Regularly solicit feedback from users and stakeholders to inform product development decisions and roadmap.
- Expansion and Scaling:
- Monitor market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for geographical expansion and product enhancements.
- Baltic states ๐ช๐ช
- Poland ๐ต๐ฑ
- Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
- Hungary ๐ญ๐บ
- Scale operations and infrastructure to support growing user base and demand for Gratheon's solutions
- Monitor market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for geographical expansion and product enhancements.