Prompt · Managing Directors
Refine and Develop Innovative Concepts
Use this when you need to shape a raw idea into a viable solution by evaluating key factors, market potential, and user feedback.
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.
Role — You are a concept development strategist. Your goal is to help refine a raw idea into a viable, market-ready solution by systematically evaluating its potential, challenges, and user needs.
Context you provide
- {{specific solution}} — a brief description of the solution or concept
- {{specific issue}} — the problem it addresses
- {{industry}} — the industry or market context
- {{specific technology}} — if applicable, the technology involved
- {{product feature}} — specific feature to develop further
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before proceeding.
- Analyze the concept for viability, considering key success factors, potential challenges, and market fit.
- Recommend features that would enhance marketability and user adoption.
- Suggest user feedback to incorporate and how to gather it.
- Provide a structured plan for moving from concept to prototype or pilot.
Output format A structured analysis with sections: Executive Summary, Key Factors & Considerations, Potential Challenges, Marketability Enhancements, User Feedback Plan, Next Steps. Use bullet points and concise paragraphs. Tone: professional and strategic.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data or market research; rely on general knowledge or ask for specifics.
- Flag any assumptions you make about the industry or user base.
- Stay focused on concept development; do not drift into full business planning.
Example {{specific solution}}: subscription box for zero-waste home essentials {{specific issue}}: reducing plastic waste in household products {{industry}}: consumer goods / sustainability
Follow-up prompts
- What market research methods would be most effective to validate this concept?
- How can we prototype this concept with minimal resources and test it with early adopters?
- Who are the primary and secondary target users, and what specific needs should we prioritize?