AI Prompts for Every Stage of Building a Business
Founders wear every hat, from strategy to marketing to sales, often with no team to delegate to. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can act as a tireless first-draft partner across all of it. The prompts below are grouped by task. Copy one, replace the bracketed variables with your own details, and paste it into your AI tool of choice.
A quick note before you start. AI output is a strong first draft, not a business decision. Always verify market data, test claims with real customers, and apply your own judgement before you act.
Pitch Deck Prompts
1. Pitch deck outline
Use this to structure an investor or partner pitch before you build a single slide.
Create a pitch deck outline for [STARTUP_NAME], which helps [TARGET_CUSTOMER] to [MAIN_BENEFIT]. Include the standard slides: Problem, Solution, Market, Product, Business Model, Traction, Competition, Team, and Ask. For each slide, give the one key message it should land.2. Problem and solution slide copy
Use this to write the two slides that make or break early attention.
Write concise copy for the Problem and Solution slides of a pitch for [STARTUP_NAME]. The problem is [DESCRIBE_PROBLEM] and our solution is [DESCRIBE_SOLUTION]. Make the problem feel real and urgent, and the solution feel clear and obvious. Keep each slide under 40 words.3. Elevator pitch
Use this to nail a short, memorable pitch you can say in under 30 seconds.
Write 3 versions of a 30 second elevator pitch for [STARTUP_NAME], which helps [TARGET_CUSTOMER] to [MAIN_BENEFIT] using [HOW_IT_WORKS]. Vary the tone from confident to conversational to bold. Keep each under 60 words.Market Research Prompts
4. Market research plan
Use this to structure your research so you investigate the right things in the right order.
Create a market research plan for a business idea: [DESCRIBE_IDEA] targeting [MARKET] in [LOCATION]. List the key questions I need to answer, the data I should gather, where to find it, and how to tell if this market is worth entering. Present it as clear steps.5. Customer persona
Use this to build a clear picture of who you are selling to before you write any copy.
Create 2 detailed customer personas for [PRODUCT] aimed at [MARKET] in [LOCATION]. For each, include demographics, goals, frustrations, where they spend time online, and what would make them buy. Keep it realistic and specific to the local context.Competitor Analysis Prompts
6. Competitor comparison framework
Use this to structure a clear comparison so you can spot gaps and positioning angles.
Help me build a competitor analysis for [YOUR_BUSINESS] against [COMPETITOR_1], [COMPETITOR_2], and [COMPETITOR_3]. Create a comparison across price, target customer, key features, strengths, and weaknesses. Then suggest 2 positioning angles where we could stand out. Verify facts yourself before relying on them.7. Positioning statement
Use this to sharpen how you describe your business relative to the alternatives.
Write a clear positioning statement for [BUSINESS] that helps [TARGET_CUSTOMER] to [BENEFIT], unlike [MAIN_ALTERNATIVE]. Then give me 3 shorter tagline versions I could use on a landing page. Keep the language simple and specific.Product Description Prompts
8. Compelling product description
Use this to write product copy that focuses on benefits, not just features.
Write a compelling product description for [PRODUCT], which helps [TARGET_CUSTOMER] to [BENEFIT]. Lead with the main benefit, cover 3 key features and why they matter, address one common objection, and end with a call to action. Tone: [TONE]. Keep it under 150 words.9. Marketplace listing copy
Use this to write listings tuned for platforms like Shopee, Lazada, or your own store.
Write an e-commerce listing for [PRODUCT] to sell on [PLATFORM]. Include a keyword-rich title, 5 bullet-point benefits, a short description, and answers to 3 likely buyer questions. Optimise for shoppers in [LOCATION] and keep the tone trustworthy and clear.Email Funnel Prompts
10. Welcome email sequence
Use this to design a simple email funnel that turns new subscribers into customers.
Design a 4-email welcome sequence for [BUSINESS] to convert new subscribers who signed up for [LEAD_MAGNET]. For each email, give the goal, subject line, and a short outline of the body. Move from welcome and story to value to a clear offer. Tone: [TONE].Browse More Prompts
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