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Research Strategic Partners

Use this when you need to identify potential strategic partners that align with your business goals and values.

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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 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

  1. If any of the required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Research and compile a list of companies in the specified industry that demonstrably align with the stated values.
  3. For each company, provide a brief rationale for why they are a good fit, including any recent initiatives or projects that reflect the alignment.
  4. Assess their openness to collaboration based on public statements, partnerships, or industry reputation.
  5. 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?