The High-Tech Market Strategy Stack

From rapid prototyping to crossing the chasm. Four simulations that move participants from innovation fundamentals to complex go-to-market strategy in high-tech markets.

The High-Tech Market Strategy Stack
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Forio Stacks are a curated sequence of simulations that teach connected skills. 18 learning pathways span the disciplines that drive business today. Unlock the Stack from Forio's Ready-Made catalog that best aligns to your team's goals.

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The High-Tech Market Strategy Stack

Design Thinking

The Food Truck Challenge

Starts the training by instilling the value of quick action and adapting based on market feedback, rather than relying solely on formal analysis.


Learning Objectives: Rapid prototyping, learn by doing, experimentation in turbulent environments.


Total Time: 45–60 min

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Innovation Simulation

Breaking News

Builds on idea generation by teaching students how to source high-quality ideas through a stochastic process.

Learning Objectives: Planning an innovation strategy, generating ideas, managing innovation modes.

Total Time: 20–30 min

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Strategic Innovation

Back Bay Battery

Moves from idea generation to long-term strategic management where managers must balance legacy operations against disruptive threats.

Learning Objectives: Managing R&D investment tradeoffs.

Total Time: 60–75 min

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Sales and Marketing

Crossing The Chasm

Acts as a capstone for high-tech strategy, requiring participants to apply disciplined resource allocation to penetrate specific customer segments.

Learning Objectives: Assessing market segments, achieving the "bowling pin effect," providing a complete product solution.

Total Time: 60–90 min

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