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Regulation Inflections Framework
A method for identifying business opportunities by tracking regulatory changes that unlock previously restricted markets or create new compliance requirements.
How It Works
Regulatory changes create sudden market inflections where entire industries can emerge or disappear overnight. By monitoring policy shifts, entrepreneurs can position themselves ahead of these inflections.
Components
Monitor regulatory agencies for proposed changes
Identify which changes create new opportunities vs. eliminate existing ones
Assess timeline for regulatory implementation
Build relationships with regulatory bodies
Position business to benefit from upcoming changes
When to Use
When entering regulated industries, planning long-term business strategy, or looking for moat-protected opportunities that competitors cannot easily replicate.
When Not to Use
In fast-moving consumer markets where regulation is stable, or when building products that don't interact with regulatory frameworks.
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Hearing aids going over-the-counter in 2022 opened the market to new players. FAA approving beyond-line-of-sight drone flights enabled delivery services. New York banning Airbnb eliminated short-term rental opportunities.”
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