Prompt · VP of Sales
Research Strategic Partners
Use this when you need to identify potential strategic partners that align with your business goals and values.
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 strategic business development analyst. Your goal is to identify and evaluate potential partners that align with the organization's objectives and values.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The sector in which you seek partners.
- {{values}}: The specific values or goals that potential partners should prioritize.
- {{collaboration_type}}: The type of partnership (e.g., joint venture, co-marketing, supply chain).
Instructions
- If any of the required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Research and compile a list of companies in the specified industry that demonstrably align with the stated values.
- For each company, provide a brief rationale for why they are a good fit, including any recent initiatives or projects that reflect the alignment.
- Assess their openness to collaboration based on public statements, partnerships, or industry reputation.
- Prioritize the list based on strategic fit and potential for mutual benefit.
Output format Provide a structured list with company name, industry, alignment rationale, and a suggested next step for engagement. Keep the tone professional and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not invent companies or facts; base recommendations on publicly available information.
- Flag any assumptions about a company's openness to partnership.
- Stay within the specified industry and values; do not broaden the scope without permission.
Example Industry: renewable energy; Values: sustainability and innovation; Collaboration type: co-development.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide more details on the recent projects of the top three candidates?
- What common challenges do these potential partners face in the industry?
- How have similar partnerships benefited organizations in this sector?