Case Study  ·  Customer Discovery

Finding the labs that need saliva kits.

A porous components maker had developed a new saliva collection device for genetic testing. We mapped the labs and companies that could use it, interviewed experts and reached out to potential customers so the client could start conversations.

The Client

The client is a manufacturer of porous components with a new saliva collection device. It wanted to find genetic testing labs that need the device and build a marketing case.

The Challenge

A new device.
Find who needs it.

Prescouter was asked to identify genetic testing labs, and companies that outsource genetic testing, that could use the client’s saliva collection device, and to understand their needs.

  • Needs

    Customer needs

    What labs look for in collection.

  • Targets

    Labs and outsourcers

    Who runs saliva-based tests.

  • Engagement

    Direct conversations

    Putting the client in front of buyers.

Our Approach

Pairing a company landscape with direct outreach.

Company landscape
Labsmapped as targets

Map the market

We profiled genetic testing labs and companies that outsource genetic testing services.

Expert interviews
Needscustomer needs captured

Learn the needs

Expert interviews showed what buyers need, feeding the marketing case for the device.

Customer outreach
Directcustomer conversations

Open the door

We reached out to potential customers, which led to conversations with the client.

The Outcome

From a list of labs to real conversations.

Prescouter built a list of potential customers working in saliva-based genetic testing and helped the client engage them. The client went on to hold conversations with these customers about its new saliva collection device, backed by a clearer view of their needs.

  • Targets

    Potential customer list

    Labs active in saliva-based testing.

  • Insight

    Customer needs

    Input for the marketing case.

  • Pipeline

    Live conversations

    The client met with prospects directly.

A new device needs buyers before it needs scale. Talking to the right labs early shapes both the product story and the sales plan.

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