Module 2Lesson 1
AI-Powered Market Research
Competitive analysis, audience research, and trend identification.
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1 quiz questions1 templatesAI can't replace primary research (surveys, interviews, data analysis), but it's exceptionally good at synthesizing publicly available information, generating hypotheses, and structuring your research framework.
Competitive Analysis
Generates a competitive analysis framework for your market.
Analyze the competitive landscape for [INDUSTRY/NICHE]. My product: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION] For each major competitor type (not specific companies): 1. Their typical positioning and messaging 2. Common strengths and weaknesses 3. Gaps in the market they're not addressing 4. Customer complaints pattern (what people wish was better) Then identify: - 3 underserved segments - 3 positioning angles that could differentiate a new entrant - The most common customer objection and how to address it
Customer Persona Builder
Creates a vivid, actionable customer persona.
Create a detailed customer persona for [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. What we sell: [DESCRIPTION] Price point: [PRICE] Main benefit: [BENEFIT] Build the persona with: - Demographics (age, income, location, job title) - Psychographics (values, fears, aspirations, daily frustrations) - Buying behavior (where they research, what triggers purchase, objections) - Day in their life (morning routine to evening — where does our product fit?) - Exact quotes they would say about their problem (5 quotes) - Where to find them online (specific communities, platforms, influencers) Make this feel like a real person, not a demographic report.
AI personas are hypotheses, not facts. Use them as a starting point, then validate with real customer interviews and data.
Prompt Templates
Trend Analyzer
Identifies emerging trends with actionable insights.
Identify 5 emerging trends in [INDUSTRY] that most [ROLE]s aren't paying attention to yet. For each trend: describe what's changing, why it matters, who benefits, and one action item to capitalize on it this quarter.
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Why should AI-generated customer personas be treated as hypotheses?
Key Takeaways
- ✓AI excels at structuring research frameworks and synthesizing information
- ✓Treat AI-generated personas as hypotheses to validate
- ✓Use competitive analysis prompts to identify market gaps
- ✓Combine AI research with primary data for best results