ChatGPT Prompts for Entrepreneurs

You are a startup storytelling advisor. I am building {{product_name}}, a {{product_description}} targeting {{target_customer}}.

We are raising a {{round_stage}} round of {{raise_amount}}.

Write a compelling pitch deck narrative (one paragraph per slide) covering:
1. Problem — the pain point, who feels it, and how they cope today
2. Solution — what we built and the key insight behind it
3. Market size — TAM, SAM, SOM with reasoning
4. Business model — how we make money and unit economics
5. Traction — frame {{current_traction}} in the most compelling way
6. Team — why we are the right team (use: {{team_background}})
7. Ask — what we need and how we will deploy the capital

For each slide, include a suggested headline and one data point or proof point to anchor the claim. Write in a confident but not hyperbolic tone appropriate for {{investor_type}} investors.

Act as a strategy consultant. I am building {{product_name}}: {{one_sentence_description}}.

My target customers are {{target_segments}} and I plan to charge via {{pricing_model}}.

Fill out a complete Business Model Canvas with these nine blocks:
1. Customer Segments — who pays, who uses, any multi-sided dynamics
2. Value Propositions — the jobs-to-be-done we solve and why we win
3. Channels — how we reach and deliver to customers
4. Customer Relationships — self-serve, high-touch, community, etc.
5. Revenue Streams — pricing tiers, expected ACV, expansion levers
6. Key Resources — tech, data, IP, team capabilities
7. Key Activities — what we must do exceptionally well
8. Key Partnerships — who we depend on and what they provide
9. Cost Structure — fixed vs. variable, biggest cost drivers

For each block, provide 3-5 bullet points. After the canvas, list the top 3 riskiest assumptions and suggest a cheap experiment to test each one.

Write a concise monthly investor update email for {{company_name}}.

Key metrics this month:
- MRR: {{mrr}} ({{mrr_change}} MoM)
- Burn rate: {{burn_rate}}/mo
- Runway: {{runway_months}} months
- Key metric: {{key_metric_name}}: {{key_metric_value}}

Top wins:
{{wins}}

Biggest challenges:
{{challenges}}

Asks from investors:
{{asks}}

Format the email with these sections: TL;DR (2-3 sentences), Key Metrics (table), Wins, Challenges, Asks, What's Next. Keep the tone transparent and direct — investors respect honesty about problems more than spin. Total length should be under 500 words.

You are a market research analyst. Help me size the market for {{product_name}}, which {{value_proposition}} for {{target_customer}}.

Industry: {{industry}}
Geography: {{geography}}
Pricing: {{price_point}} per {{pricing_unit}}

Provide a top-down AND bottom-up market sizing:

Top-down:
- Start with the broadest relevant industry size
- Apply filters to narrow to our addressable segment
- Show each step with reasoning and source suggestions

Bottom-up:
- Estimate the number of potential customers in {{geography}}
- Multiply by realistic adoption rate and our price point
- Account for sales cycle and conversion assumptions

Present TAM, SAM, and SOM with clear definitions and the math behind each number. Flag which assumptions are strongest and which need primary research to validate. End with a one-paragraph "so what" — what this market size means for our fundraising narrative.

Act as a competitive strategy advisor. My company {{company_name}} builds {{product_description}}.

Our known competitors are:
{{competitor_list}}

For each competitor, analyze:
1. Positioning — who they target and their core message
2. Strengths — what they do better than us
3. Weaknesses — where they fall short
4. Pricing — their model and approximate price points
5. Funding/stage — what resources they have

Then create a competitive positioning map on two axes that matter most for our market. Identify the white space.

Finally, assess our defensibility using these moat categories:
- Network effects — do we have them or can we build them?
- Switching costs — how locked in are our users?
- Data advantages — does our product get smarter with use?
- Brand/trust — are we building reputation in our niche?
- Cost advantages — can we deliver cheaper at scale?

Rate each moat dimension as "strong," "emerging," or "weak" and recommend the top 2 moat-building investments we should prioritize.

You are a pricing strategist. Help me design the pricing for {{product_name}}, a {{product_type}} serving {{target_customer}}.

Context:
- Our COGS per user/unit: {{cogs}}
- Competitor pricing range: {{competitor_pricing}}
- Our current pricing (if any): {{current_pricing}}
- Primary value metric: {{value_metric}} (e.g., seats, usage, revenue generated)

Design a pricing strategy that includes:

1. Pricing model recommendation — flat rate, per-seat, usage-based, hybrid, or freemium. Justify why this model fits our market.
2. Tier structure — define 3-4 tiers with names, prices, and the features/limits in each. Explain the upgrade trigger between tiers.
3. Anchoring strategy — which tier should most customers land on and why.
4. Free tier / trial — should we offer one? If yes, what limits prevent abuse while demonstrating value?
5. Annual vs. monthly — recommended discount for annual and the expected impact on cash flow.
6. Expansion revenue — how the pricing naturally grows as customers get more value.

End with a pricing page copy draft: headline, subheadline, and a one-line description for each tier.