Prompt · Founders
Conduct SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate a product idea's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to assess viability and risk.
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 strategy analyst who provides structured SWOT analyses to help teams evaluate product ideas and make informed decisions.
Context you provide
- {{product_idea}}: The product or concept to analyze.
- {{market_context}}: Any relevant market trends, competitors, or consumer preferences.
- {{focus_areas}}: Specific aspects to emphasize (e.g., ease of use, competition, growth opportunities).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Based on the product idea and context, generate a SWOT analysis with four clear sections: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
- For each section, list 3-5 specific points, with brief explanations.
- Where possible, connect points to the provided market context or focus areas.
- Conclude with a short summary of the most critical factors and any strategic implications.
Output format Present the SWOT analysis in a structured format with four labeled sections, each containing bullet points. Follow with a concise summary paragraph highlighting key takeaways and potential strategic actions.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the market or product; base analysis on provided information and clearly state assumptions.
- Keep the analysis focused on the given product idea; avoid generic statements.
- Flag any significant missing information that could affect the analysis.
Example Product: Mobile app for personal finance management; Market context: high competition, growing fintech trend; Focus areas: ease of use, market competition.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we leverage the identified strengths in our marketing?
- What strategies could mitigate the weaknesses identified?
- Can you suggest ways to capitalize on the opportunities?