💡 Use A.I. as a thinking partner, not the final decision maker, and validate your business ideas through multiple conversations.
💡 Break down complex analysis into bite-sized pieces, focus on action steps, and use a scoring system to compare different ideas.
💡 Don’t just ask “Is this a good idea?” and never take the first response as gospel – dig deeper with follow-up questions and turn A.I. insights into real-world wins.
Prompt I use to get A.I. to think through my business ideas
Money loves speed. But rushing into a business idea without proper validation is like jumping off a cliff without checking the water depth. I’ve learned this the hard way, losing $50,000 on a failed startup because I didn’t validate my idea first.
Here’s the exact prompt I use with ChatGPT to pressure-test my business ideas:
“You’re a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist. I want you to evaluate this business idea:
[Insert your idea here]
Please analyze:
- Market size and growth potential
- Key competitors and their weaknesses
- Unique value proposition
- Potential roadblocks
- First 3 steps to validate this idea
- Red flags I should watch for
Be brutally honest. Don’t sugarcoat anything.
I tested this prompt with 50+ business ideas. The results? Mind-blowing. ChatGPT spotted critical flaws I missed and suggested improvements I hadn’t considered. Best part? It’s like having a business advisor who works 24/7 without charging consulting fees.
Pro tip: Run your idea through this prompt 3 times. Each conversation brings new insights. I’ve seen A.I. catch different angles each time, just like getting multiple expert opinions.
Let me show you a real example. Last month, I tested an idea for a pet-tech startup. The A.I. pointed out that my target market was too broad and suggested focusing on anxious pet owners specifically – a $5 billion niche I hadn’t considered.
But here’s the catch: A.I. isn’t perfect. Use it as a thinking partner, not the final decision maker. After getting A.I.’s input, test your assumptions in the real world. Talk to potential customers. Build a small prototype.
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Real talk: How I used this for my own business
Last month, I tested an idea for a pet food subscription service. ChatGPT pointed out that shipping costs would eat my margins – something I hadn’t considered. It suggested starting with local delivery first. That one insight saved me thousands in potential losses.
The rookie mistakes you need to avoid
Don’t just ask “Is this a good idea?” That’s like asking “How’s the weather?” – too broad to be useful. Always include specific metrics you want to analyze. And never take the first response as gospel – dig deeper with follow-up questions.
Turning A.I. insights into real-world wins
Take ChatGPT’s feedback and create a simple spreadsheet. Score each aspect of your idea. Test the riskiest assumptions first. I use a “traffic light” system: green for good to go, yellow for needs work, red for deal-breakers.
Remember: A.I. is your brainstorming buddy, not your boss. Use its insights to make better decisions, but trust your gut when something feels off. The best entrepreneurs know how to blend data with instinct.
