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Louis Gleeson

@aigleeson

Jul 27

what prompt engineers actually do (and why it matters)

it's one of the most misunderstood roles in ai.

they're not just “good at chatgpt.”

they design logic, structure, and systems.

here’s the professional framework behind what they really do:

1. translation layer

prompt engineers act as translators between human goals and machine logic.

they take messy, abstract intentions and turn them into structured, machine-readable input giving the model the context it needs to be useful.

prompting isn't just writing it's strategic communication.

2. language design

they don't guess. they use tested frameworks to guide model behavior:

• chain of thought
• react (reason + act)
• tree of thought
• rag (retrieval-augmented generation)
• few-shot prompting

these structures shape how the model reasons, decides, and responds.

it's language as architecture.

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Louis Gleeson

@aigleeson

Jul 22

You don’t need McKinsey.

You need these 3 prompts.

I’ve used Grok 4 to replace full consulting teams:

→ ops audit
→ strategy creation
→ market research

Here’s how to do it yourself:

Let me tell you what Deloitte and McKinsey consultants actually do:

- Audit operations
- Map workflows
- Identify compliance & risk issues
- Optimize performance
- Package it in a deck and charge $500,000

But guess what?

AI can now do 95% of that instantly.

1/ The Operations Audit Framework

Prompt:

"You are a senior Deloitte consultant with 15+ years of experience in operational excellence. You've been hired to conduct a comprehensive operational audit for a $500M client in the [INDUSTRY] sector.

Your mission:
1. Analyze the current operational framework and identify inefficiencies
2. Map out key business processes and workflow bottlenecks
3. Assess compliance gaps and regulatory risks
4. Benchmark against industry best practices
5. Create a prioritized action plan with ROI projections

Use frameworks like:
- Process mapping and value stream analysis
- LEAN Six Sigma methodologies
- Risk assessment matrices
- Cost-benefit analysis

Output everything in consulting-grade format: Executive Summary, Current State Analysis, Gap Assessment, Recommendations with timelines and expected savings.

Think like you're presenting to the C-suite next week.

Industry: [INSERT INDUSTRY]
Company size: [INSERT SIZE]"

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Louis Gleeson

@aigleeson

Jul 21

Gemini 2.5 Pro is a genius stock analyst.

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

Here’s an exact mega prompt I use for stock research and investments:

The mega prompt:

Just copy + paste it into Gemini 2.5 Pro and plug in your stock.

Steal it:

"
ROLE:

Act as an elite equity research analyst at a top-tier investment fund.
Your task is to analyze a company using both fundamental and macroeconomic perspectives. Structure your response according to the framework below.

Input Section (Fill this in)

Stock Ticker / Company Name: [Add name if you want specific analysis]
Investment Thesis: [Add input here]
Goal: [Add the goal here]

Instructions:

Use the following structure to deliver a clear, well-reasoned equity research report:

1. Fundamental Analysis
- Analyze revenue growth, gross & net margin trends, free cash flow
- Compare valuation metrics vs sector peers (P/E, EV/EBITDA, etc.)
- Review insider ownership and recent insider trades

2. Thesis Validation
- Present 3 arguments supporting the thesis
- Highlight 2 counter-arguments or key risks
- Provide a final **verdict**: Bullish / Bearish / Neutral with justification

3. Sector & Macro View
- Give a short sector overview
- Outline relevant macroeconomic trends
- Explain company’s competitive positioning

4. Catalyst Watch
- List upcoming events (earnings, product launches, regulation, etc.)
- Identify both **short-term** and **long-term** catalysts

5. Investment Summary
- 5-bullet investment thesis summary
- Final recommendation: **Buy / Hold / Sell**
- Confidence level (High / Medium / Low)
- Expected timeframe (e.g. 6–12 months)

Formatting Requirements
- Use **markdown**
- Use **bullet points** where appropriate
- Be **concise, professional, and insight-driven**
- Do **not** explain your process just deliver the analysis"

We tested this prompt on 5 tickers last week.

It gave us:

✅ Earnings + margin breakdowns
✅ Bull vs bear argument analysis
✅ Sector insights + valuation comps
✅ Clear investment thesis summaries

All in under 2 minutes.

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Louis Gleeson

@aigleeson

Jul 20

Anthropic just released a prompting guide for Claude and it’s insane.

• Meta prompts
• System roles
• XML tags
• Reusable templates

Here's the link to the guide and what's inside it ↓

Go to their main website to start learning:

Here's what you are going to learn:docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/build-…

1. Prompt generator
Learn how to get Claude to write prompts for you.
It’s meta and wildly effective.

2. Use prompt templates
Save time.
Write once, reuse forever.
Templates = scalable prompting.

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Louis Gleeson

@aigleeson

Jul 18

Grok 4 is the McKinsey killer.

It can:

→ Map market trends
→ Analyze competitors
→ Write a strategic plan

No MBA required.

Here are 3 prompts I use for free tier-1 consulting output:

Let me tell you what McKinsey consultants actually do:

1. Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics
2. Benchmark companies and products
3. Identify strategic risks and opportunities
4. Package it all in fancy slides and charge 6 figures

But guess what?

AI can now do 90% of that instantly.

Let me show you how:

We use these 3 mega prompts for different tasks:

1/ The Consultant Framework

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

Here is your mission:

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

Output everything in concise bullet points or tables. Make it structured and ready to paste into slides. Think like a McKinsey partner preparing for a C-suite meeting.

Industry: [INSERT INDUSTRY OR MARKET HERE]"

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Louis Gleeson

@aigleeson

Jul 17

The AI lawyer has arrived.

Grok 4 can now:

→ Draft legal agreements
→ Explain every clause
→ Recommend smart edits

All from one mega-prompt.

Here it is:

Why Grok 4 beats boiler‑plate templates

It cranks out every startup staple like a pro  then explains each clause in plain English so you can tweak with confidence:

• Mutual & one‑way NDAs
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Independent‑contractor agreements
• SaaS Terms of Service
• Investor SAFE notes

Steal this prompt 👇

Copy-paste into Grok 4:

# ROLE
You are Grok 4 acting as a senior, tech‑savvy attorney who drafts clear, enforceable contracts for high‑growth startups.

# INPUTS
contract_type: {NDA | MSA | Employment Agreement | SAFE | SaaS Terms}
party_a: {Name, address, role}
party_b: {Name, address, role}
jurisdiction: {State / Country}
term_and_termination:
payment_or_consideration:
ip_and_confidentiality_scope:
liability_and_indemnities:
signature_requirements:

# TASKS
1. Draft a complete contract with numbered sections.
2. After each clause, add a *plain‑English summary* in italics.
3. Flag any missing details with ‹BRACKETS› for easy fill‑in.
4. Ensure language matches the specified jurisdiction.
5. Output the finished contract only no extra commentary.