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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.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. If any of the required inputs (industry, target_market, product_service) are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. 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.
  3. For each block, provide specific, actionable items tailored to the industry and target market.
  4. Highlight potential revenue streams and unique value propositions that differentiate the business.
  5. 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?