To assist you in creating a compelling and effective narrative for your startup or product, ChatGPT would need detailed information about various aspects of your business. Here's an exhaustive list of the information that would help in understanding your business or product thoroughly:

Note: Answer these in a separate document as you will be required to copy/paste it every time you start a new chat. You may also be required to “remind” ChatGPT of certain details if it starts to hallucinate. In which case, you can just copy/paste the required section.

1. Startup/Product Overview:

   • Name of the startup/product.
   • Core idea or concept behind the startup/product.
     • Example 1 - Eco-Friendly Packaging Startup:
       • We make special packaging that's good for the environment. Instead of using plastic that can't break down, we use materials from plants that can. Our packaging can be used by food places, stores, and online shops. It's not just good for the Earth, but also looks great and does the job well. We help businesses choose packaging that's better for the planet.
     • Example 2: Healthcare Mobile App for Remote Monitoring:
       • Our app helps people with long-term health issues to check on their health using their phones. It uses smart technology to keep track of things like heart rate and medicine times. The app also lets patients talk to doctors from home and gives advice for staying healthy. Our goal is to make it easier for people with chronic illnesses to take care of their health without always having to go to the hospital.
   • Vision and mission statement.
     • Example 1 - Eco-Friendly Packaging Startup:
       • Vision Statement: "We want to change the packaging world by being a top company that makes packaging that's good for our planet. Our goal is to make this kind of packaging normal for all businesses."
       • Mission Statement: "Our job is to create and provide packaging that doesn't harm the Earth. We use materials that can break down naturally. We're all about helping the environment and encouraging our customers to make choices that are good for our planet."
     • Example 2 - Healthcare Mobile App for Remote Monitoring:
       • Vision Statement: "We dream of changing how people with long-term health problems are looked after, with our app being the main tool they use worldwide. We want to make life better for millions of people by using technology in healthcare."
       • Mission Statement: "Our goal is to help people with chronic illnesses by giving them an easy-to-use app. This app helps them keep track of their health at home. We want to make patients more in control of their health, make it easier to get good healthcare, and improve communication with doctors using our smart technology and helpful health tips."

2. Problem and Solution:

   • The specific problem or need your startup/product addresses.

     • Guidance:

       • Identify the Pain Point: Clearly define the problem or challenge your target audience faces. Be specific about whom it affects and how it impacts them.
       • Use Real-world Examples: If possible, include real-life scenarios or anecdotes that illustrate the problem. This helps to make the issue more relatable and tangible.
       • Quantify the Problem: Whenever possible, use data or statistics to emphasize the severity or scale of the problem.

       Example Question: What specific challenge or unmet need does your startup aim to address, and how does it affect your target audience?

   • How your product or service solves this problem or meets this need.

     • Guidance:

       • Present Your Solution: Describe how your product or service addresses the identified problem. Be clear and concise in explaining how it works.
       • Focus on Benefits: Highlight the benefits your solution offers to the target audience. How does it make their lives easier, better, or more efficient?
       • Show Practicality: If applicable, mention how users can easily integrate your solution into their lives or businesses.

       Example Question: How does your product/service provide a solution to the identified problem, and what are the key benefits it offers?

   • Unique selling points (USPs) or key differentiators from competitors.

     • Guidance:

       • Identify USPs: What makes your product or service unique compared to others in the market? This could be a feature, technology, pricing model, customer experience, etc.
       • Relate to the Problem: Ensure that your USPs are directly relevant to solving the problem you identified. They should enhance your solution's appeal.
       • Competitive Comparison: Briefly mention how your solution stands out from existing competitors or alternative solutions.

       Example Question: What are the unique selling points of your product/service that differentiate it from competitors, and how do these USPs contribute to better addressing the problem?

3. Target Market:

   • Description of your target audience or market (demographics, psychographics, behavior, location, etc.).
     • Example:
       • We focus on small and medium businesses in areas like restaurants, shops, and online stores, mainly in big cities in the US and Canada, and later in Europe.
       • These businesses care about the environment and want to use packaging that doesn't harm the planet. They like new ideas and want to be responsible companies.
       • They are looking for packaging that isn't harmful like plastic and are open to trying new, eco-friendly options.
       • Starting with big cities in the US and Canada where people are more aware and want eco-friendly products.
   • Market size and potential growth opportunities.
     • Example:
       • The market for eco-friendly packaging is really big and getting bigger, worth about $250 billion globally. It's expected to grow even more in the next five years because more people and governments want things that are better for the environment. We're starting in North America but plan to reach out to Europe too, where there's a lot of interest in this kind of packaging.
   • Current market trends relevant to your product.
     • Example:
       • More and more, people and businesses want packaging that can break down naturally and doesn't pollute the environment. Online stores especially are looking for cool, new packaging that's eco-friendly. There's also a growing interest in using technology in packaging, like QR codes and smart labels, to make them more useful and interesting. We're making packaging that fits these new trends, offering smart, customizable, and environment-friendly options for businesses in food, retail, and online shopping.

4. Competitive Landscape:

   • Key competitors and their offerings.
   • Your startup's position in the competitive landscape.
   • Comparative advantages and disadvantages.

5. Business Model:

   • How your startup generates revenue.
   • Pricing strategy.
   • Sales and distribution channels.

6. Traction and Validation:

   • Current stage of the startup (idea, MVP, early-stage, growth, etc.).
   • Any traction or validation received (customer feedback, sales figures, user growth, etc.).
   • Milestones achieved and future goals.

7. Team and Management:

   • Brief bios of key team members (founders, management).
   • Relevant experience and expertise of team members.
   • Roles and responsibilities within the startup.

8. Technology and Innovation (if applicable):

   • Technical details of the product or service.
   • Any innovative aspects or proprietary technology.
   • Research and development activities.

9. Marketing and Customer Acquisition:

   • Current marketing strategies and channels.
     • Example: We use social media like Instagram and Facebook to show our eco-friendly packaging. We also write blog posts about how businesses can be more green. We attend trade shows and environmental events to meet new customers.
   • Customer acquisition costs and strategies.
     • Example: It doesn't cost us much to get new customers because we use online ads and word-of-mouth. We offer discounts to first-time customers and extra benefits if they refer other businesses to us.
   • Branding and communication strategies.
     • Example: Our brand is all about being kind to the planet. We use green colors and nature images in our logos and ads. We always talk about how our packaging helps the Earth, and we share stories of businesses that have switched to our packaging.

10. Financials:

    • Current financial status (revenue, profit/loss, burn rate).
    • Financial projections for the future.
    • Previous funding rounds (if any), including investors and amounts raised.

11. Challenges and Risks:

    • Major challenges faced by your startup.
    • Potential risks and how you plan to mitigate them.

12. Social Proof and Endorsements (if available):

    • Testimonials from customers or users.
    • Endorsements from industry experts or influencers.
    • Media coverage or awards.

13. Impact:

    • Social, economic, or environmental impact of your startup.
    • Any CSR activities or community involvement.

14. Future Plans and Vision:

    • Long-term vision for the startup.
      • Example:
        • We plan to spread our business around the world, especially in Asia and Africa.
        • We want to be leaders in making the packaging industry more eco-friendly.
        • Keep creating new and better packaging that helps the environment.
        • Work with groups that care about the environment and with governments to help everyone use greener packaging.
        • Show other companies how to be more eco-friendly and help change how people think about packaging.
        • Focus on recycling and reusing materials so that we make less waste.
    • Expansion or scaling plans.
    • Future products or services in the pipeline.

15. Investor-specific Information:

    • What you are seeking from investors (funding amount, expertise, connections, etc.).
    • How the investment will be utilized.
    • Potential return on investment or exit strategies.