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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.

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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 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

  1. If any required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
  2. Scan the specified industry for companies that align with the stated strategic goals.
  3. For each potential partner, note their key strengths, market position, and relevance to the user's objectives.
  4. Highlight trends that support the selection and any risks or gaps.
  5. 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?