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While working at my first job, I came home at night, took a shower, had dinner and went to bed thinking about starting a business. I wanted to start something new, but no ideas came to mind. My brain felt empty, even though I knew there must be something out there for me. After a few minutes, I fell asleep. Have you felt like that? That’s how my nights were a few years ago. But now, things are different. We have AI. So, instead of just hoping for ideas, we can use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. At first, I just asked for “any business ideas,” but nothing felt right. Then, I tried a new approach. I gave ChatGPT a more specific prompt, like I was talking to a friend who understands what I need. Here’s that prompt: Act as a brainstorming expert with no limits on creativity. I’m looking for 5 innovative product ideas in the [your niche] market that solve real problems for [target audience]. Each idea should include a short description, the problem it solves, its unique selling point, who it’s for, and how it stands out from what’s already out there. Don’t hold back, think beyond the usual, and explore new materials, tech, or features that could change how people use [type of product]. The results really surprised me. I didn’t expect much, but it really changed how I think about ideas. Maybe it will for you too. I kept going, tried more prompts, and finally wrote a blog post with my top 5 picks. Not just for business ideas, they can also help you with market research, validation, and even planning. Sometimes, a fresh idea can change everything. Stay curious, Minosh. |
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