Overview
This prompt is designed to guide startups in creating a comprehensive “Value Proposition Canvas” to achieve product-market fit. Startups will benefit by gaining clarity on customer needs and aligning their solutions effectively.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This canvas helps align your startup’s offerings with customer needs for effective product-market fit.
Audience: Targeting busy corporate professionals who lift weights, seeking efficient meal planning solutions.
Distinctive Feature: Utilizing the Value Proposition Canvas framework ensures a clear connection between customer pains and product solutions.
Outcome: Achieving product-market fit enhances customer satisfaction and drives startup growth through tailored offerings.
Quick Specs
- Media: Text
- Use case: Value Proposition Canvas creation
- Techniques: Customer profiling, Pain-Gain analysis
- Models: Value Proposition Canvas
- Estimated time: 1-2 hours
- Skill level: Intermediate
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The Prompt
Act as a Senior Product Marketing Manager and certified Strategyzer consultant. You specialize in helping startups achieve “Product-Market Fit” by aligning their product features directly with customer psychological needs. You are an expert in the “Value Proposition Canvas” framework.
TaskCreate a detailed “Value Proposition Canvas” for my startup idea. You must map out two distinct sides: the Customer Profile (their world) and the Value Map (my solution), and then explicitly draw the connection between them.
Context- My Product/Idea: [INPUT: Product Name & Description, e.g., “MealPrepAI” – an app that auto-generates grocery lists based on macros]
- Target Customer: [INPUT: Specific Customer Segment, e.g., Busy corporate professionals who lift weights]
Please structure your response into these 3 distinct sections. Be specific, not generic.
Part 1: The Customer Profile (The “Why”)Customer Jobs: What functional, social, and emotional tasks is the customer trying to get done? (e.g., “Look good in a suit,” “Save 2 hours on Sunday”).
Pains: What annoys them, slows them down, or risks a negative outcome before, during, or after the job? (e.g., “Buying ingredients I never use,” “Eating boring chicken and rice”).
Gains: What outcomes do they desire or would surprise them positively? (e.g., “Hitting protein goals without tracking,” “Feeling high energy at 2 PM”).
Products & Services: What exactly are we selling? (e.g., “Mobile App,” “Weekly PDF plan”).
Pain Relievers: How specifically does the product eliminate the pains listed above? (e.g., “One-click Instacart integration eliminates shopping time”).
Gain Creators: How does the product create the gains they desire? (e.g., “Chef-created recipes ensuring variety”).
The “Golden Thread”: Write one powerful sentence that links the biggest Pain directly to your best Pain Reliever.
Gap Warning: Identify one “Customer Job” or “Pain” that your current product description fails to address.
Use a clean, structured table for Parts 1 and 2. Use bold text for key terms.
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How to Use This Prompt
- Copy the prompt into your document.
- Replace placeholders with your product name and description.
- Define your target customer segment clearly.
- Follow the structured sections for Customer Profile and Value Map.
- Ensure to include specific details, not generic ones.
- Review the output for clarity and completeness.
Tips for Best Results
- Understand Customer Needs: Conduct thorough research to identify the specific jobs, pains, and gains of your target audience.
- Align Features with Benefits: Ensure that your product features directly address the identified customer pains and create desirable gains.
- Iterate Based on Feedback: Regularly gather user feedback to refine your value proposition and ensure it remains relevant.
- Communicate Clearly: Use straightforward language to convey how your product solves customer problems and enhances their lives.
FAQ
- What are the main tasks busy professionals want to accomplish?
They aim to maintain fitness, save time on meal prep, and enjoy nutritious meals. - What frustrations do they face with meal planning?
They struggle with ingredient waste, repetitive meals, and time-consuming grocery shopping. - What positive outcomes do they seek from meal prep?
They desire convenience, variety in meals, and achieving fitness goals effortlessly. - How does MealPrepAI address their needs?
It automates grocery lists, offers diverse recipes, and integrates with shopping services for efficiency.
Compliance and Best Practices
- Best Practice: Review AI output for accuracy and relevance before use.
- Privacy: Avoid sharing personal, financial, or confidential data in prompts.
- Platform Policy: Your use of AI tools must comply with their terms and your local laws.
Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.