Can AI replace traditional market research?

AI accelerates data collection and analysis but should complement, not replace, qualitative research and human judgement.

What data sources can AI access?

AI can scan public datasets, social media, forums and competitor websites, but you must respect data privacy and licensing.

How do I ensure local relevance?

Use local keywords, dialects and cultural references in your queries and cross‑check outputs with native speakers or regional experts.

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AI Market Research in Southeast Asia: A Practical Guide for Startups

AI Market Research; Startups; Southeast Asia

AI Snapshot

The TL;DR: what matters, fast.

Use AI tools to collect and analyse market data quickly
Define objectives then gather and analyse data and validate insights
Consider local cultural differences and language nuances

Perfect For

Startup founders and product managers exploring new markets in Southeast Asia

Understanding your market is critical; using AI can accelerate insights, particularly in diverse, data‑rich Southeast Asian markets.

Foundations of AI Market Research

AI tools can scan social media, reviews and public data to reveal trends; combine qualitative and quantitative insights and pay attention to local languages and contexts.

A Step‑by‑Step Market Research Framework

Define your research question, choose suitable AI tools, collect data, segment and analyse patterns and then validate your findings with human input.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Avoid starting without a clear objective or ignoring local slang; check translation accuracy and supplement AI insights with interviews and field research.

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Prompts

Competitor Analysis

Identify strengths and weaknesses

Act as a market analyst. Compare the customer reviews of Grab and Gojek in Indonesia. Summarise the top three strengths and weaknesses mentioned by users in Bahasa Indonesia and translate your findings into English.

Customer Persona

Create a customer persona

You are a product manager launching a fitness app in Ho Chi Minh City. Based on current trends, create a detailed persona for a typical user, including age range, goals, pain points and preferred content channels.

Trend Analysis

Find emerging trends

Analyse recent discussions on social media about plant‑based diets in Thailand and summarise three emerging trends. Provide examples of local hashtags or phrases.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Share your results, your variations, or the weird tangents you went down trying to get things just right. That is often where the best insights come from: the collective trial and error of people actually using these tools in practice.

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