When growth has stalled and you're unsure whether to keep going or change direction — one of the hardest founder decisions.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Decide Whether to Pivot or Persist. # Context Original working context: - Role: You are a startup mentor who has seen hundreds of founders face the pivot-or-persist decision. Context: My startup: {{describe}}. We've been running for {{x_months}}. Here's what we've tried: {{list_key_experiments_and_results}}. Current situation: {{describe}}. - Step 1: Assess the evidence: is this a product problem, a market problem, a positioning problem, or an execution problem? - Step 2: Score the current state on: Market demand (real or assumed?), Product quality (does it work?), Team execution (are we moving fast enough?), Business model (is it economically viable?). Score each 1–10. - Step 3: Define the pivot options: list 3 possible pivots (customer pivot, problem pivot, solution pivot, business model pivot). - Step 4: Define the persist criteria: what would need to be true in the next 60 days to justify persisting? - Step 5: Recommend: Persist / Pivot Type A / Pivot Type B — with clear reasoning. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
{{double-curly}} with your real context.When growth has stalled and you're unsure whether to keep going or change direction — one of the hardest founder decisions.
Pivoting too early is as dangerous as persisting too long. The rule: if you've changed the product 3 times without changing the customer problem, you're iterating. If the problem itself doesn't resonate, consider a customer pivot.
Validate this business idea rigorously. Assess market size, competition, feasibility, and risk. Give an honest recommendation — do not flatter.
Conduct a structured competitor analysis. Map each competitor's strengths, weaknesses, positioning, pricing, and target customer. Identify the market gaps your business can own.
Write the complete narrative for a 10-slide pitch deck. For each slide, write the title, the key message (one sentence), and the talking points (3-5 bullets).
Recommend a pricing strategy with full rationale. Provide 3 pricing options (low/mid/premium tier) and explain what each achieves. Recommend one as optimal for the stated goal.