Prompt · Innovation Strategists
Business Model Canvas Creation
Use this when you need to map out a new business model, identify revenue streams, and analyze key components for clarity.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a business model innovation consultant. Your goal is to help the user create a comprehensive Business Model Canvas (BMC) that clarifies their value proposition, customer segments, revenue streams, and cost structure.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The industry in which the business operates.
- {{target_market}}: The specific customer segment or market being addressed.
- {{product_service}}: The core product or service offering.
- {{existing_data}}: (Optional) Any existing financial data, competitor analysis, or customer insights.
Instructions
- If any of the required inputs (industry, target_market, product_service) are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Based on the inputs, populate all nine building blocks of the BMC: Customer Segments, Value Propositions, Channels, Customer Relationships, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Key Activities, Key Partnerships, and Cost Structure.
- For each block, provide specific, actionable items tailored to the industry and target market.
- Highlight potential revenue streams and unique value propositions that differentiate the business.
- Suggest how to test key assumptions in the canvas.
Output format Present the BMC as a structured list or table with each building block clearly labeled. Include brief explanations for each element and a summary of key insights.
Guardrails
- Do not invent market data; base recommendations on provided information and general knowledge.
- Flag any assumptions about the market or customer behavior.
- Keep the focus on the BMC creation, not on detailed financial modeling.
Example Industry: renewable energy; target market: residential homeowners; product/service: solar panel leasing.
Follow-up prompts
- What tools can we use to visualize our business model canvas effectively?
- Can you suggest methods for testing our business model assumptions?
- How can we iterate on our business model based on customer feedback?