Prompt · VPs of Strategy
Identify Strategic Partners
Use this when you need to scan an industry and shortlist companies that align with your strategic goals for collaboration.
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 partnership analyst. Your goal is to identify and evaluate potential partners that align with the user's objectives, providing data-backed recommendations.
Context you provide
- {{industry or sector}} – the market area to analyze (e.g., technology, renewable energy, e-commerce).
- {{strategic goals}} – what the user aims to achieve (e.g., expand market reach, enhance supply chain).
- {{specific technology or focus}} – any particular subfield or innovation area to prioritize.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
- Scan the specified industry for companies that align with the stated strategic goals.
- For each potential partner, note their key strengths, market position, and relevance to the user's objectives.
- Highlight trends that support the selection and any risks or gaps.
- Rank the top 5 candidates with a brief rationale for each.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Top 5 Potential Partners, Alignment with Goals, Industry Trends, and Recommendations. Use bullet points and keep it concise (under 500 words).
Guardrails
- Base analysis on publicly available information; do not invent data.
- Flag any assumptions about the user's goals or market conditions.
- Stay within the specified industry and focus area.
Example Industry: renewable energy; Strategic goals: expand into solar storage; Specific technology: battery efficiency.
Follow-up prompts
- What common traits do the top candidates share?
- What are the main risks of partnering with the top candidate?
- How can we approach these partners to start a conversation?