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From idea to startup,
with AI.

AI can help you test an idea, research your market, build a first version and pitch it. Here’s how you can use it, step by step.

Six ways to use AI from idea to launch

Copy an example, replace the parts in square brackets, and paste it into Copilot, ChatGPT or any AI chat tool. Always check facts, figures and legal requirements yourself.

1

Test your idea

Before you spend money, use AI to pressure-test the idea and plan real conversations with customers.

Example prompt

Act as a sceptical [type of customer] in Australia. I’m thinking of starting [idea]. Ask me the 10 hardest questions you’d need answered before you’d pay for it.

2

Research your market

Get a fast first map of competitors, prices and customer problems, then check every fact against the source.

Example prompt

List the main types of businesses already solving [problem] for [customer] in [city or state]. For each, describe how they charge and what customers complain about. Tell me what to verify and where.

3

Shape your offer and name

Turn the idea into a clear offer, and brainstorm names you can then check on ASIC Connect and IP Australia.

Example prompt

Write three one-sentence offers for [idea] aimed at [customer]. Then suggest 10 short business names and remind me to check them on ASIC and IP Australia.

4

Build a first version, fast

Use AI website builders, no-code tools and AI assistants to put a simple landing page or prototype in front of real people.

Example prompt

Write the copy for a one-page website for [idea]: headline, three benefits, how it works in three steps, FAQs, and a call to action to join the waitlist.

5

Plan the money

Draft pricing scenarios and a simple cash flow forecast, then review it with an accountant.

Example prompt

Help me build a 12-month cash flow forecast for [idea]. Ask me for my prices, costs and expected customers first. List every assumption so I can check it.

6

Pitch it

Outline a pitch deck and rehearse tough questions before you meet a bank, investor, accelerator or grant panel.

Example prompt

Outline a 10-slide pitch deck for [idea]. Then play an investor and ask me five tough questions, one at a time, and give feedback on each answer.

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