AI Prompts for Entrepreneurs and Startups

"Generate a structured 10-slide outline for a Seed Stage pitch deck for a B2B SaaS startup. For each slide (Problem, Solution, Market Size, Product, Traction, Team, Competition, Financials, Vision, The Ask), provide the core objective of the slide, the specific data points or visuals needed, and the most common mistake founders make on that specific slide."

"I am building a product that provides AI-powered scheduling for plumbing and HVAC businesses. Map out a Value Proposition Canvas. Clearly define the Customer Profile (Jobs to be done, Pains, Gains) and the Value Map (Products & Services, Pain Relievers, Gain Creators). Conclude with a single, clear, one-sentence Unique Value Proposition (UVP) that connects the two."

"Create a framework for analyzing 3 direct competitors in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) wellness space. Include categories for: Core Product Offering, Pricing Strategy, Customer Acquisition Channels, Brand Positioning/Vibe, Unfair Advantages, and Key Weaknesses. Provide a template to summarize how our new brand will specifically exploit their weaknesses to capture market share."

"I need to build a 3-year bottom-up financial model for a subscription software startup. List the 10 critical driving assumptions I must define (e.g., Customer Acquisition Cost, Churn Rate, Average Revenue Per User). For each assumption, explain how it impacts the overall model and provide a typical benchmark range for a typical early-stage B2B SaaS company."

"Draft a cold outreach email to a Venture Capital partner. The email must be under 150 words. It should include a personalized hook referencing their recent investment, a 1-sentence description of our startup (traction: $10k MRR, growing 20% MoM), our unique insight into the market, and a low-friction call to action to read a 1-pager or deck. Avoid generic buzzwords and focus on metrics."

"I want to validate a startup idea for an app that helps freelancers manage estimated quarterly taxes. Based on the principles of "The Mom Test" (asking about past behavior, not future predictions), write 8 interview questions to ask potential customers. Avoid asking if they think the idea is good. Instead, focus on how they currently solve the problem, how much it costs them, and what exactly triggered their last frustration."

"Outline a "0 to 1" Go-To-Market strategy to acquire the first 100 paying customers for a niche B2B tool (e.g., workflow software for boutique law firms). Do not use broad tactics like "SEO" or "Facebook Ads". Instead, rely on highly targeted, unscalable methods (e.g., direct LinkedIn outreach, scraping specific directories, attending niche webinars). List 4 specific, actionable tactics with step-by-step execution plans."

"Create a checklist of 15 difficult, crucial questions two potential co-founders must discuss before incorporating and splitting equity. Cover topics related to: equity vesting and cliffs, roles and decision-making deadlocks, time commitment and side hustles, personal financial runways, exit strategy alignment (quick sale vs build an empire), and what happens if one person wants to leave after 1 year."

"Develop a complete Lean Canvas for a hypothetical startup that provides "Airbnb for home swimming pools". Fill out all 9 blocks: 1. Problem, 2. Customer Segments, 3. Unique Value Proposition, 4. Solution, 5. Channels, 6. Revenue Streams, 7. Cost Structure, 8. Key Metrics, 9. Unfair Advantage. Be highly specific and realistic about the constraints and challenges of this specific business model."

"Write a persuasive One-Page Executive Summary for an AI logistics startup seeking $2M in Seed funding. Use strict formatting with clear headers: The Problem, Our Solution, Market Opportunity (TAM/SAM/SOM), Business Model, Current Traction, Competitive Advantage, and The Ask. Keep the language punchy, metrics-heavy, and free of vague superlatives."