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Competition, differentiation & moats · Core

Incumbent

Also called: current supplier

ELI5

The existing provider already in place.

Used in conversation

“The incumbent benefits from switching cost and relationships.”

Definition

An established provider currently serving the customer or holding a strong market position.

Here “Incumbent” means: An established provider currently serving the customer or holding a strong market position.

Pitch context

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Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.