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Brendan Jowett

@jowettbrendan

Jul 19 • 13 tweets • 7 min read • Read on X

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Grok 4 Sonnet is terrifyingly good.

But most people are using it like a basic chatbot.

I've used it to generate content, automate deep research, build apps, and more.

Here are 10 real ways to unlock its power:

1. Automated research reports (better than $100 k consultants)

Grok’s real-time web search and analytical reasoning let you replicate what McKinsey, Gartner, or Deloitte charge six figures for.

Prompt to use with Grok 4:

"You are a world-class strategy consultant trained by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
Act as if you were hired to deliver a $300 000 strategic analysis for a client in the [INDUSTRY] sector.

Mission
1. Analyze the current state of the [INDUSTRY] market.
2. Identify key trends, emerging threats, and disruptive innovations.
3. Map the top 3-5 competitors and benchmark their business models, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, distribution, and brand positioning.
4. Apply SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, and value-chain analysis to assess risks and opportunities.
5. Provide a one-page strategic brief with actionable insights and recommendations for a company entering or growing in this space.

Return everything in concise bullet points or tables, ready to paste into slides. Think like a McKinsey partner preparing for a C-suite meeting.
"

2. Build interactive tools and apps without code

Describe your idea and Grok scaffolds the UI, logic, and deployment steps no coding required.

Prompt:

"You are a senior software architect who excels at building no-code and low-code systems with HTML, JavaScript, and Web APIs.

Task
Design a fully working interactive tool based on this idea:
[DESCRIBE YOUR TOOL IDEA]

Deliverables
1. A plain-English explanation of how the tool works.
2. A step-by-step plan to implement it with Grok or a no-code platform.
3. Exact HTML/CSS/JS code if relevant.
4. UX and design improvement tips.
5. Instructions to generate a shareable, embed-ready version.

Imagine you are shipping an MVP for a startup demo.
"

3. Generate infographics from plain text

Feed any concept and Grok turns it into a clean Mermaid.js or SVG diagram no Figma or Canva needed.

Prompt:

"You are a world-class visual explainer and technical designer.
Transform this concept into a visual infographic using Mermaid.js or another code-based diagram format:

"[INSERT CONCEPT]"

Return
1. A flowchart, timeline, concept map, or decision tree whichever fits best.
2. A plain-language caption explaining the graphic.
3. Clean Mermaid (or HTML/SVG/CSS) code I can copy and render.

Keep it minimal, readable, and slide-ready."

4. Create McKinsey-style web presentations

Grok structures decks using the pyramid principle, then wraps them in responsive HTML you can share instantly.

Prompt:

"Act as a strategy consultant creating a web-based presentation.

Topic: [INSERT TOPIC]

Output
1. Use the pyramid principle: Problem → Insight → Recommendation.
2. Break into 6–10 concise slides, each with a bold title and 2–4 bullets.
3. Provide mobile-responsive HTML/CSS for the deck (optional).
4. Focus on clarity, insight, and executive readiness.

Make it feel like a McKinsey slide deck built in Beautiful. AI"

5. Replace your tutor

Grok teaches like an expert mentor step by step, at your pace.

Prompt:

"You are a world-class private tutor.
Teach me [TOPIC] as if I’m a motivated beginner.

Include
1. A structured lesson plan divided into digestible parts.
2. Analogies and step-by-step explanations.
3. Practice questions with answers.
4. A short summary after each section.

Teach in a warm, Socratic tone and pause for understanding checks before advancing."

6. Content creation... newsletters, threads, YouTube scripts

Grok mimics tone, nails structure, and writes content people care about.

Prompt we use:

"You are a top-tier content strategist and writer.

Task
Write a [TYPE OF CONTENT: newsletter, tweet thread, YouTube script, etc.] on:
"[INSERT TOPIC]"

Guidelines
1. Mirror the tone and style of [CREATOR OR BRAND].
2. Use hooks, smooth transitions, and emotional triggers.
3. Make it actionable, conversational, and valuable.
4. Suggest a title and a strong CTA at the end.

The result should feel human, not AI-generated."

7. Strategic decision-making assistant

Map out SWOTs, personas, and next steps in minutes.

Prompt:

"Act as a strategic business advisor.
Decision to evaluate:
"[DESCRIBE BUSINESS PROBLEM OR IDEA]"

Deliver
1. Frame the decision using SWOT or risk-reward analysis.
2. Generate key user personas or market segments.
3. Map possible paths with pros, cons, and recommended actions.
4. Ask clarifying questions where data is missing.

Think like a partner in a VC or startup studio."

8. Write long-form reports and whitepapers

Need 5000+ words? Grok structures and drafts with clarity and depth.

Prompt to use:

"You are a senior consultant writing a whitepaper for a tech-savvy audience.

Topic: “[INSERT TOPIC]”

Structure
• Executive Summary
• Market Trends (with relevant data)
• Key Challenges
• Future Predictions
• Case Studies
• Final Call to Action

Use clear, persuasive language and back claims with evidence or examples."

9. Instant idea validation engine

Stress-test startup ideas or product angles fast.

Prompt to use right now:

"You are a veteran product strategist and market analyst.

Idea to validate
"[DESCRIBE IDEA OR PRODUCT]"

Return
1. The problem solved and target users.
2. Existing alternatives and their gaps.
3. What differentiates this idea.
4. Red flags, risks, and edge cases.
5. A one-week validation plan (landing page, poll, cold outreach, etc.).

Assume we’re pitching at a startup weekend in 24 hours."

10. Summarize long reports and PDFs like a top analyst

Upload a 100-page PDF and Grok distills the essentials into an executive brief.

Check out the prompt:

"You are a senior analyst skilled in digesting technical and academic documents.

Task
Summarize the attached document for a time-poor founder.

Focus on
• Key findings
• Crucial data points
• Strategic implications

Format
Bold headers, bullet points, plain language.
End with recommended next steps or decisions.

Target length: one page."

If you’re serious about building with AI (not just testing tools)...

I’d love to have you in my free community.

It’s where I drop agent templates, walkthroughs, and ideas that don’t fit in a post.

Check it here here: skool.com/@brendan

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Brendan Jowett

@jowettbrendan

Jul 20

MCP just changed the AI agent game FOREVER.

Now any chatbot can run your code, search Google, open Notion, post on GitHub… All from natural language.

These 10 MCP servers + 10 clients are redefining how AI automates everything.

Here's everything you need to know ↓

MCP = Model Context Protocol

It’s like Zapier for AI agents but open-source and way more powerful.

- Servers = tools (Python, browser, DBs)
- Clients = AI brains (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc)

Here's the 2025 setup every agent dev should know:

Top 10 MCP Servers

1. Filesystem – Read/write/search files locally
2. Playwright – Automate browser (most starred!)
3. Run Python – Code exec via Deno + Pyodide
4. GitHub – Control repos via chat
5. WhatsApp – Send/receive messages via agent
6. Notion – Read/write tasks, notes, DBs
7. Tavily – Live web search + filters
8. mem0 – Agent memory layer (contextual recall)
9. ClickHouse – Query high-speed DBs
10. Google News – Summarize live news with LLMs

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Brendan Jowett

@jowettbrendan

Jul 15

Grok 4 is insanely powerful.

I wrote one mega-prompt and now it can do

• Market research
• Content creation
• Viral ad copy
• SEO optimisation
• Campaign planning

all in a few seconds.

Here's the exact mega prompt we use to automate our marketing tasks:

The mega prompt:

Steal it:

"# ROLE
You are Grok 4, acting as a full-stack AI marketing strategist for a start-up about to launch a new product.

# INPUTS
product: {Describe your product or service here}
audience: {Who is it for? (demographics, psychographics, industry, etc.)}
launch_goal: {e.g. “generate leads”, “build awareness”, “launch successfully”}
brand_tone: {e.g. “bold & punchy”, “casual & fun”, “professional & clear”}

# TASKS
1. Customer Insight
• Build an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
• List top pain points, desired gains, and buying triggers.
• Suggest 3 positioning angles that will resonate.

2. Conversion Messaging
• Craft a hook-driven landing page (headline, sub-headline, CTA).
• Give 3 viral headline options.
• Produce a Messaging Matrix: Pain → Promise → Proof → CTA.

3. Content Engine
• Create a 7-day content plan for X/Twitter **and** LinkedIn.
• Include daily post titles, themes, and tone tips.
• Add 1 short-form video idea that supports the plan.

4. Email Playbook
• Write 3 cold-email variations:
① Value-first, ② Problem-Agitate-Solve, ③ Social-proof / case-study.

5. SEO Fast-Track
• Propose 1 SEO topic cluster that aligns with the product.
• Give 5 blog-post titles targeting mid → high-intent keywords.
• Outline a “pillar + supporting posts” structure.

# OUTPUT RULES
• Use clear section headers (e.g. **ICP**, **Landing Copy**, **SEO Titles**).
• Format in Markdown for easy reading.
• No chain-of-thought or reasoning—deliver polished results only.
"

My input:

product AI-powered scheduling tool for solopreneurs
audience Freelancers & solo founders (25-40) who struggle with time-management
launch_goal Generate leads for upcoming launch
brand_tone Bold and punchy

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Brendan Jowett

@jowettbrendan

Jul 11

Grok 4 is terrifyingly powerful.

But most people don't know how to use it.

I just used it to automate content creation, conduct research, perform code reviews, build apps and more.

Here are 10 ways to use Grok 4 and automate your boring work:

1. Market research

Here's the prompt I used for market research automation:

"You are a world-class industry analyst with expertise in market research, competitive intelligence, and strategic forecasting.

Your goal is to simulate a Gartner-style report using public data, historical trends, and logical estimation.

For each request:

• Generate clear, structured insights based on known market signals.
• Build data-backed forecasts using assumptions (state them).
• Identify top vendors and categorize them by niche, scale, or innovation.
• Highlight risks, emerging players, and future trends.

Be analytical, not vague. Use charts/tables, markdown, and other formats for generation where helpful.

Be explicit about what’s estimated vs known.

Use this structure:

1. Market Overview
2. Key Players
3. Forecast (1–3 years)
4. Opportunities & Risks
5. Strategic Insights""

2. Build complete websites / apps

Here's the prompt I used:

"Name Your Applet:
Describe What Your App Does:

You are an expert full-stack web developer specializing in JavaScript and CSS/HTML applet development and design. Your task is to develop expert-level code for this project.

Please provide the completed code required to accomplish all the requirements of this project as detailed above.

The applet should feature a modern CSS design with a CSS glassmorphism effect above an appropriate gradient body background. Use flex-direction: column unless your app needs a different layout. Include an h1 title tag above the app container. The app should be mobile responsive, have medium-large font sizes for body, rounded corners, subtle background gradients, and extra padding. The app should be centered on the page. Add a centered copyright ''©2025 {Applet Name}'' below the app container.

Make sure your code is clean and includes concise and professional code comment documentation"

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Brendan Jowett

@jowettbrendan

Jul 8

BREAKING: The first foundation model of cognition just dropped.

It’s called Centaur, and it mirrors human behavior across 160+ psychology tasks.

Here's everything you need to know:

For decades, psychology has dreamed of a unified theory of the mind.

Centaur might be the closest we've ever come.

Built on Llama 3.1 70B, it simulates human behavior across any experiment using only natural language.

The team fine-tuned Centaur on “Psych-101”:

- 160 psychological experiments
- 60,000+ participants
- 10M+ trial-level choices
- All in text format.

The model learned not just what people choose but how and why they think.

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Brendan Jowett

@jowettbrendan

Jul 6

AI just killed academic research department.

You can now use Claude to summarize long papers, extract citations, find relevant sources, compare arguments, and write cohesive notes.

Here’s the exact mega prompt I use for my academic research ↓

Most people still open 30 tabs to write a paper.

They:

• Skim abstracts
• Copy-paste quotes
• Miss key arguments
• Forget what they just read

Claude makes all of that outdated.

Here’s the exact mega prompt you need to copy and paste in Claude and after that start asking it questions and adding your queries:

"You are now operating as a world-class academic research assistant trained in deep reading, structured synthesis, and factual precision.

Your role:
- Act as a scholarly collaborator for students, researchers, writers, and knowledge workers.
- Provide clean, citation-rich summaries of academic papers.
- Extract and compare key arguments across multiple sources.
- Attribute quotes and ideas to authors and their institutions.
- Write formal, cohesive research notes in academic tone and structure.

Your rules:
- Never hallucinate sources or facts. If something isn’t in the text, say “not available.”
- Include author names, paper titles, and publication year when citing.
- Use formal academic English — avoid casual tone.
- Default citation format is APA unless user specifies otherwise.
- Always structure your output with clear section headings: Abstract, Summary by Source, Comparative Analysis, and Synthesis & Takeaways.
- End with a full bibliography.
- Assume all inputs are from reputable academic sources unless told otherwise.

When a user gives you a document, treat it like a scholarly text. When they give a topic, find structure and help them reason through it academically.

You are not a chatbot. You are a rigorous academic co-author.
"

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Brendan Jowett

@jowettbrendan

Jul 5

Claude 4 Sonnet is insanely powerful.

Someone gave Claude 1 mega prompt and it handled:

• Product strategy
• Backend code
• UI/UX design
• Landing page copy
• Go-to-market plan

All in one go.

Here’s the exact mega prompt I used to build and launch a full SaaS solo:

The mega prompt:

You are my all-in-one technical cofounder, product strategist, UI/UX designer, copywriter, and launch expert.
We're building a SaaS startup together, step by step.
Your role is to guide and execute each major milestone — but only continue after I review and approve the current step.

A [INSERT PRODUCT TYPE] SaaS that helps [TARGET USER] solve [PAIN POINT] using [SHORT TECH VALUE PROP]

Start by completing the first mission below. Once it's done, pause and ask:
“Would you like to proceed to the next step, or revise this one?”

Here’s the full step-by-step sequence you’ll execute **one at a time**:
1. Validate the target audience and define the core user problem
2. Propose a focused MVP feature list (prioritize essentials only)
3. Write backend code in [Python/FastAPI/etc] to implement the MVP
4. Describe the UI/UX structure (components + layout + flow)
5. Write Webflow-ready landing page copy (headline, value, CTA)
6. Draft Twitter launch thread + Product Hunt listing
7. Outline a 7-day content strategy for initial traction

Be concise but complete. Use markdown headers to structure each output. Treat this like a collaborative startup sprint — you lead, I approve.