AI Prompts for Claude for Startups

Help me write the narrative for my pitch deck. My startup: [DESCRIBE PRODUCT, MARKET, AND TRACTION]. The investor we are targeting: [DESCRIBE FUND TYPE AND FOCUS]. What is the strongest story arc for our deck?

Write the one-liner and one-paragraph description of [DESCRIBE STARTUP]. It should immediately communicate what we do, who it is for, and why it matters, in language anyone can understand.

Review my investor email: [PASTE EMAIL]. Is the subject line compelling? Does the body communicate the key points within 30 seconds? Make it sharper.

Write the problem slide narrative for my pitch: the problem is [DESCRIBE]. I want to make investors feel the pain before introducing our solution.

Write the FAQ my investors are most likely to ask about [DESCRIBE BUSINESS MODEL, MARKET, OR COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE] and the answers that will give them confidence.

Help me prioritize this product backlog: [LIST FEATURES OR INITIATIVES WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS]. What framework should I use and how would you rank these based on [DESCRIBE OUR STAGE, USER BASE, AND STRATEGIC GOAL]?

I need to write the PRD for [DESCRIBE FEATURE]. Structure it with: problem statement, user stories, success metrics, out of scope, and open questions.

We are debating [DESCRIBE PRODUCT DECISION, E.G. "BUILD VS BUY" OR "WHICH TARGET SEGMENT TO GO AFTER FIRST"]. Help me structure the decision framework and what data I should gather before deciding.

Write the positioning statement for [DESCRIBE PRODUCT]. Target customer, category, key benefit, reason to believe. Then suggest three alternatives with different emphasis.

I want to run a user research session for [DESCRIBE PRODUCT OR FEATURE]. Write the interview guide with 8 questions that will reveal what users actually need, not just what they say they want.

Write the monthly investor update for [DESCRIBE STARTUP]. Key metrics this month: [LIST]. Highlight: one win, one challenge, and one ask. Format it to be read in under 2 minutes.

Write the narrative for our board deck. This quarter: [DESCRIBE KEY EVENTS]. I want to present the data honestly, address the main concerns proactively, and focus the discussion on the decisions we need.

I need to communicate a missed milestone to our investors: [DESCRIBE SITUATION]. Write the message that is transparent, explains the root cause, and demonstrates we have a clear plan.

Write the deck for our next fundraise: [DESCRIBE ROUND, AMOUNT, USE OF PROCEEDS]. Structure the narrative to show traction, market opportunity, and why now is the right moment.

We are hitting a wall on fundraising. Write the email to our existing investors asking for bridge financing. Be honest about the situation and clear about what the bridge buys us.

Write the go-to-market strategy for [DESCRIBE PRODUCT AND TARGET SEGMENT]. Cover: initial ICP, acquisition channels, sales motion, pricing, and the metric that tells us the strategy is working.

We are entering [DESCRIBE MARKET]. Who are the key players, what is the conventional wisdom, and where are the most interesting gaps our startup could exploit?

Write the launch plan for [DESCRIBE PRODUCT OR FEATURE]. Cover: pre-launch build-up, launch day activities, post-launch follow-through, and how to measure success.

I need to write the company narrative for our website, pitch deck, and press outreach. Core message: [DESCRIBE]. How do I tell the same story in three different formats for three different audiences?

Help me design our referral program. The product is [DESCRIBE] and our current users are [DESCRIBE]. What mechanism will drive the most referrals from this specific user base?