You commented “RESEARCH”: here it is

The 4-Prompt Research Stack: Topic to Decision-Ready Intel

Paste these four prompts in sequence and turn any topic into structured, decision-ready intelligence in one sitting.

Free prompt pack · copy-paste ready · built by the BrainVaultAI team

Most founders use Claude like a search engine. One question, one answer, done. That's leaving 80% of the value on the table. This stack runs four prompts back-to-back. Each output feeds the next. By the end you have a structured brief you can actually act on, not a wall of text to skim. Use it before entering a new market, evaluating a competitor, vetting a hire, or making any decision that deserves more than a gut check. Paste prompt 1, wait, paste the output into prompt 2, and so on. Total time: 15-20 minutes.

Prompt 1: Landscape Scan
You are a senior research analyst. I need a landscape scan on [TOPIC]. Deliver:
1. The 3-5 key players or forces shaping this space right now
2. The dominant narrative most people believe
3. What that narrative gets wrong or leaves out
4. Two non-obvious angles worth investigating further Be specific. No filler. If you're uncertain, say so and flag it.
Prompt 2: Deep Dive
Based on this landscape scan: [PASTE PROMPT 1 OUTPUT] Pick the single most important non-obvious angle and go deep. I want:
- The core mechanism or dynamic at work
- Concrete evidence or examples (name companies, people, numbers)
- Who benefits from this dynamic and who gets hurt
- What a founder building in this space should know that most don't Stay specific. Cut anything generic.
Prompt 3: Devil's Advocate
Here is my current understanding of [TOPIC]: [PASTE PROMPTS 1+2 OUTPUT] Steel-man the strongest argument AGAINST this view. Don't be diplomatic. Then give me:
- The 2-3 assumptions I'm making that could be wrong
- What would have to be true for my view to be wrong
- One piece of evidence I should go find before acting on this
Prompt 4: Decision Brief
Synthesize everything below into a decision brief: [PASTE ALL PRIOR OUTPUTS] Format:
**Bottom line:** One sentence on what I know for sure
**Key uncertainties:** Bullet list, ranked by how much they matter
**Recommended next action:** The single highest-leverage thing to do with this intel
**Watch list:** 2-3 signals that would change my view if they showed up Be direct. Write for a founder making a real decision, not an analyst writing a report.

Want the editable version?

We'll send the editable version of this asset, plus a short series of our highest-leverage AI plays for operators. No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.

Free. No spam. Unsubscribe in one click. By submitting you agree to receive emails from BrainVaultAI.

Go further

Want all 51 founder-grade prompts?

51 production-grade prompts (Operator, Climber, Independent)
Copy-paste ready, no theory
Lifetime updates
Today$47

One-time $47. Instant access. No subscription.

More free AI guides in the full library · follow @brainVaultAI