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GrowthMentor AI Questions Guide for InnоDaily Startups

Промпты и вопросы

For: Andrey (Content Manager)
Voice: Paul Dealman (Founder infiniti.stream, Early-stage VC)
Goal: Create compelling Notes that showcase GrowthMentor AI value and drive trial signups

🎯 STRATEGY OVERVIEW

The Approach:

Ask GrowthMentor AI deep, strategic questions about startups you cover in InnоDaily. Share insights that:

  • ✅ Show real analysis depth (not surface level)
  • ✅ Provide actionable value (founders can apply)
  • ✅ Demonstrate AI capabilities (makes people want to test)
  • ✅ Come from VC perspective (Paul Dealman's expertise)

Target Audience:

  • Pre-seed/Seed founders looking for guidance
  • Early-stage startups seeking growth strategies
  • Solo founders needing structure and validation
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs researching their space

📋 QUESTION FRAMEWORK BY STARTUP STAGE

For NEW Launches (Pre-seed, just raised)

Question Category 1: Strategic Validation

Example (Bond case):

"I'm analyzing Bond - they just raised $3M for 'AI Chief of Staff' 
positioning. Three YC competitors in same batch.

Question: Is 'AI Chief of Staff' positioning too broad? Should they 
specialize like Mesmer (CTO-focused) did? 

Context:
- Bond: targets all leaders
- Oki: pivoted to 'weekly reports'
- Mesmer: CTO/engineering only

What does specialization vs generalization mean for:
1. CAC and sales cycle length
2. Product-market fit speed
3. Defensibility
4. Series A readiness

Give me numbers where possible."

Why this works:

  • Shows deep market analysis
  • Asks strategic question VCs would ask
  • Requests quantifiable insights
  • Compares multiple approaches

Question Category 2: Growth Path Analysis

Example template:

"Analyzing [Startup Name] - [brief description, stage, funding].

Map their optimal growth path for next 18 months:

1. What's their fastest path to $100K MRR?
2. Which growth channels should they prioritize? (rank by expected CAC)
3. What metrics should investors watch as success signals?
4. Where are their biggest blind spots?

My take as VC: [your initial hypothesis]
Challenge or validate my thinking with data."

Why this works:

  • Positions Paul as VC analyzing deals
  • Requests prioritized, actionable roadmap
  • Invites AI to challenge assumptions
  • Shows thought leadership

Question Category 3: Competitive Positioning

Example template:

"[Startup] vs [Competitor A] vs [Competitor B]:

All solving [problem], but different approaches:
- [Startup]: [their approach]
- [Competitor A]: [their approach]  
- [Competitor B]: [their approach]

Predict:
1. Who wins in 18 months? (confidence %)
2. What's the key differentiator?
3. What should each do differently?
4. Which has best unit economics potential?

This category is heating up - help me understand the dynamics."

For GROWING Startups (Series A+)

Question Category 1: Scaling Analysis

Example template:

"[Startup] scaled from [X] to [Y] in [timeframe].

Analyze their scaling efficiency:

Current metrics (public/estimated):
- MRR: $X
- Growth rate: Y% MoM
- Team size: Z people
- Recent raise: $A

Questions:
1. Is their burn rate sustainable for reaching next milestone?
2. What's their likely CAC and LTV at this stage?
3. Where should they invest marginal dollar: sales, product, or marketing?
4. What's the biggest threat to their growth trajectory?

As investor, what would I want to see improved before Series B?"

Question Category 2: Market Opportunity Sizing

Example template:

"[Startup] is attacking [market]. 

TAM analysis:
- They claim $XB market
- Currently serving [segment]
- [Y]% market penetration

Break down:
1. Is their TAM realistic or inflated?
2. What's REAL serviceable obtainable market (SOM)?
3. At what point do they hit market saturation?
4. What adjacencies could expand their TAM?

I've seen too many startups overestimate TAM - reality check this."

🎪 SPECIAL QUESTION FORMATS

Format 1: "If I Were CEO"

"If I were CEO of [Startup] for next 90 days, what would I do?

Context: [stage, metrics, recent news]

Give me:
1. Week 1-2 priorities (quick wins)
2. Month 1-2 strategic shifts
3. Month 3 preparation for scale
4. What I'd STOP doing immediately

Expected impact on key metrics for each recommendation."

Usage: Monthly "AI CEO Series" - rotate through different startups

Format 2: "VC Diligence Mode"

"Pretend I'm doing diligence on [Startup] for potential investment.

Red flags to investigate:
1. Business model sustainability
2. Competitive moat strength  
3. Team completeness gaps
4. Market timing concerns
5. Unit economics health

For each: severity (1-10), evidence, and mitigation strategy.

Should I pass, negotiate better terms, or proceed at current valuation?"

Usage: Show how serious investors analyze deals

Format 3: "Growth Experiment Designer"

"Design 5 growth experiments for [Startup] to run this quarter.

For each:
- Hypothesis: [what we're testing]
- Metric: [what we're measuring]
- Expected impact: [% improvement]
- Implementation cost: [time/money]
- Success criteria: [specific threshold]
- Risk level: [low/medium/high]

Rank by ROI potential.
Which experiment would I run first with limited resources?"

Usage: Super actionable content founders can implement

Format 4: "Failure Risk Assessment"

"What could kill [Startup]?

Analyze top 5 existential threats:
1. [Threat] - Probability: [%] - Impact: [1-10]
2. [Threat] - Probability: [%] - Impact: [1-10]
etc.

For each:
- Early warning signals
- Prevention strategies  
- Similar company examples who failed

Which threat is most likely AND most dangerous?
What should founders monitor obsessively?"

Usage: Shows depth of analysis, useful for founders

Format 5: "Contrarian Take Validator"

"I have contrarian take on [Startup/Trend]:

'[Your controversial opinion]'

Either:
A) Provide data supporting this contrarian view
B) Explain why I'm wrong with counter-evidence

Then: What would have to be true for my take to be correct?"

Usage: Creates debate and engagement in Notes

💡 CONTENT CREATION WORKFLOW FOR ANDREY

Step 1: Choose Startup from InnоDaily Article

Pick interesting startup with:

  • Recent funding/news (timeliness)
  • Unique positioning (analysis potential)
  • Relatable challenges (audience relevance)
  • Sufficient public data (for context)

Step 2: Prepare Context Package

Gather before asking GrowthMentor AI:

  • Funding history and stage
  • Product description
  • Key metrics (if available)
  • Competitor landscape
  • Recent pivots or milestones

Step 3: Ask 2-3 Strategic Questions

Use question frameworks above, prioritize:

  • Questions that reveal non-obvious insights
  • Questions founders/investors actually care about
  • Questions that show AI's analytical depth
  • Questions with actionable outputs

Step 4: Extract Best Insights

From AI response, identify:

  • Surprising findings (hook potential)
  • Specific numbers (credibility)
  • Actionable recommendations (value)
  • Contrarian angles (engagement)

Step 5: Create Note Series

Option A: 3-Part Series

  • Note 1: "Asked AI about [Startup]'s strategy..."
  • Note 2: "AI found surprising pattern..."
  • Note 3: "Here's what AI recommends..."

Option B: Single Power Note

  • One comprehensive Note with all insights
  • Multiple cliffhangers to article
  • Strong CTA to test GrowthMentor AI

📝 NOTE TEMPLATES WITH GROWTHMENTOR AI

Template 1: "AI Strategic Analysis"

🤖 Ran [Startup] through GrowthMentor AI

Asked: "[Your strategic question]"

AI's take:
• [Insight 1 with number]
• [Insight 2 with number]
• [Insight 3 with number]

Most surprising: [unexpected finding]

This is the level of analysis founders get when using 
GrowthMentor AI for their own startup.

Full breakdown + what this means for [category] ⬇️
[article link]

P.S. Want AI strategic analysis for your startup?
Test GrowthMentor AI: infiniti-growth.com

Template 2: "AI Found the Problem"

⚡ Asked GrowthMentor AI: "What's [Startup]'s biggest blind spot?"

AI response:
"[Main problem identified]"

Evidence:
• [Data point 1]
• [Data point 2]
• [Data point 3]

Fix would lead to: [expected improvement]

This is exactly what GrowthMentor AI does for founders - 
finds problems you don't see yourself.

Full AI analysis ⬇️
[link]

Try it on your startup: infiniti-growth.com

Template 3: "AI vs Human Prediction"

🥊 GrowthMentor AI vs my VC intuition:

Question: "Who wins [Category A] vs [Category B] battle?"

My take: [Your prediction]
AI take: [AI prediction]
AI confidence: [%]

AI's reasoning:
• [Factor 1]
• [Factor 2]
• [Factor 3]

Let's see who's right in 6 months 📊

Want AI to analyze your market positioning?
infiniti-growth.com

Full breakdown ⬇️

Template 4: "If AI Were CEO"

🎯 Asked GrowthMentor AI: "If you were CEO of [Startup] for 90 days?"

AI's action plan:

Week 1-2 (Quick wins):
• [Action] → [Expected impact]
• [Action] → [Expected impact]

Month 1-2 (Strategic):
• [Action] → [Expected impact]

Most interesting: [unexpected recommendation]

This level of strategic thinking available to any founder
using GrowthMentor AI.

Full 90-day plan ⬇️
[link]

Test AI on your strategy: infiniti-growth.com

Template 5: "AI Diligence Report"

📊 Ran [Startup] through GrowthMentor AI's diligence framework

Top findings:

Red flags 🚩:
• [Issue] - Severity: [/10]

Green lights ✅:
• [Strength] - Impact: [/10]

AI verdict: [Pass/Proceed/Negotiate]

This is similar to how we analyze deals at infiniti.stream,
but now any founder can get this analysis for their own startup.

Complete diligence breakdown ⬇️

Try GrowthMentor AI: infiniti-growth.com

🎨 VOICE GUIDELINES (Paul Dealman Style)

Tone Elements:

✅ Use:

  • First-person perspective ("I analyzed", "In my experience")
  • Data-driven language ("73% of startups", "3.2x improvement")
  • VC insider perspective ("When I evaluate deals")
  • Contrarian when justified ("Unpopular opinion, but...")
  • Humble confidence ("Could be wrong, but data shows...")

❌ Avoid:

  • Hype or overselling ("Amazing!", "Revolutionary!")
  • Vague statements ("Many companies", "significantly better")
  • Absolute certainty ("This will definitely...")
  • Academic or overly formal tone
  • Salesy language

Example Phrases:

  • "As early-stage investor, I see..."
  • "Having backed X startups in this space..."
  • "The data on this is clear:"
  • "Most founders miss this, but..."
  • "My contrarian take:"
  • "Let's be honest about..."

📊 METRICS TO TRACK

Per Note:

  • Engagement rate (goal: >5%)
  • Comments asking about GrowthMentor AI
  • Click-through to infiniti-growth.com
  • Questions copying your AI prompts

Per Series:

  • Trial signups attributed to Notes
  • Increase in product awareness
  • Quality of engaged audience
  • Founder vs investor ratio in audience

Content Quality:

  • Specificity score (how many numbers used)
  • Actionability (can founders apply this?)
  • Uniqueness (insights not found elsewhere)
  • Shareability (would founders share?)

🚀 WEEK 1 ACTION PLAN

Monday

  • Choose 2-3 startups from recent InnоDaily articles
  • Prepare context packages for each
  • Test 3 different question types with GrowthMentor AI

Tuesday

  • Review AI responses for best insights
  • Identify most surprising/actionable findings
  • Draft first Note using Template 1 or 2

Wednesday

  • Post first GrowthMentor AI analysis Note
  • Monitor engagement and comments
  • Respond to questions about the product

Thursday

  • Analyze what worked/didn't work
  • Refine approach based on feedback
  • Prepare second analysis

Friday

  • Post second Note (different template/format)
  • Cross-post best performing Note to LinkedIn
  • Document learnings for next week

💎 PRO TIPS

1. Layer Questions

Don't ask just one question - create sequences:

  • First: broad strategic question
  • Then: specific tactical question
  • Finally: contrarian angle question

This gives you multiple pieces of content from one analysis.

2. Compare AI to Your Take

Most interesting when you:

  • Give your VC opinion first
  • Ask AI to challenge/validate
  • Highlight where you agree/disagree
  • Explain reasoning behind differences

3. Use Real Constraints

Add realism to questions: "With $2K marketing budget and 2-person team..." "If they must choose only ONE growth channel..."

Makes AI recommendations more practical and valuable.

4. Ask for Specific Formats

"Give me this as a 90-day roadmap" "Structure as 5 experiments to run" "Present as investment memo"

Gets you ready-to-use structured content.

5. Challenge Conventional Wisdom

"Everyone says X, but what if Y?" "Industry standard is X, is it actually optimal?"

Creates most engaging, shareable content.

🎯 SUCCESS CRITERIA

Good GrowthMentor AI Content:

✅ Provides insights not available from quick Google search ✅ Includes specific numbers and metrics ✅ Gives actionable recommendations founders can implement ✅ Shows depth of AI analytical capabilities ✅ Makes readers think "I want to try this for my startup" ✅ Comes from credible VC perspective (Paul's voice) ✅ Creates discussion and debate in comments

Content to Avoid:

❌ Generic advice anyone could give ❌ No specific numbers or examples ❌ Too theoretical, not actionable ❌ Obvious conclusions everyone already knows ❌ Feels like product promotion instead of value ❌ Doesn't showcase what GrowthMentor AI can do

📚 QUESTION BANK (Ready to Use)

Startup Strategy Questions:

  1. "What's [Startup]'s fastest path to $1M ARR?"
  2. "Should [Startup] focus on SMB or Enterprise?"
  3. "What's [Startup]'s actual defensible moat?"
  4. "Where is [Startup] vulnerable to competitors?"
  5. "What pivot would make [Startup] 10x more valuable?"

Market Analysis Questions:

  1. "Is [Market] overcrowded or still early?"
  2. "What's the REAL TAM for [Category]?"
  3. "Which [Category] will consolidate first?"
  4. "What's the winner-take-all dynamic in [Space]?"
  5. "Where's the next frontier in [Industry]?"

Unit Economics Questions:

  1. "What's realistic CAC for [Startup] at their stage?"
  2. "Can [Startup]'s model reach VC-scale returns?"
  3. "What's breaking in [Startup]'s unit economics?"
  4. "How should [Startup] price for optimal LTV/CAC?"
  5. "Where's the leverage point in [Startup]'s model?"

Competitive Questions:

  1. "Compare [A] vs [B] - who has better position?"
  2. "What does [Startup] do better than incumbents?"
  3. "Which [Category] player has best go-to-market?"
  4. "Who's most vulnerable in [Competitive Set]?"
  5. "What would you steal from each competitor?"

Remember: Every question should lead to insights that make founders think "I need to run MY startup through this AI." That's how you drive trials.

🚀 Now go create compelling GrowthMentor AI content!