With the 4.6 "Reasoning Engine," AI can now run an entire market research department for $0.
Here are 15 prompts that do 1 week of strategy work in seconds:
The "Competitor War Room" (Web-Agent)
"Act as a Lead Strategist. Use your agentic search to find the top 5 competitors in [Niche]. Analyze their latest 48 hours of PR, customer complaints on Threads, and pricing shifts. Create a SWOT matrix identifying the 'Moat' we can break by Q3."
The "Shadow Persona" Deep Dive
"Analyze these [Upload 50 Customer Transcripts]. Don't give me demographics; find the 'Dark Pain Point' the specific frustration they have but are too embarrassed to say. Map the emotional shift needed to make them switch to us today."
The "Blue Ocean" Navigator
"Analyze the [Industry] landscape using the 'Eliminate-Reduce-Raise-Create' framework. Identify a service gap that 90% of competitors are ignoring because it's 'too difficult' to automate. Outline a 30-day MVP plan to own that gap."
The "McKinsey Slide" Logic
"Take this raw data: [Paste Data]. Organize it into a Pyramid Principle structure (Situation, Complication, Resolution). Draft 5 executive-level 'Action Titles' for a pitch deck that would convince a skeptical CFO to approve a $1M budget."
The "Agentic Pricing" Sniper
"Run a 'Van Westendorp Price Sensitivity' simulation for [Product]. Search for real-time competitor price changes in the last 7 days. Recommend an 'Anchor Price' and two 'Upsell Tiers' that maximize LTV without increasing churn."
The "Trend-Arbitrage" Oracle
"Cross-reference rising search queries on Threads with stagnant industries on LinkedIn. Identify a 'Micro-Trend' that will go mainstream in 60 days. Draft a content calendar to capture 'First-Mover' SEO authority for this trend."
The "Vulnerability" Red Team
"Act as a cynical Private Equity investor. Shred my current business model: [Paste Model]. Find 3 structural weaknesses that could lead to failure in 2026's high-interest-rate environment. Suggest 3 pivots to 'Anti-fragilize' the business."
The "Cultural Nuance" Localization
"We are expanding to [Region]. Analyze the local 'High-Context' communication styles. Rewrite our hero headline to avoid [Specific Cultural Taboo] and appeal to local values of [Specific Value, e.g., Community/Status]."
The "Long-Context" Sentiment Engine
"I'm uploading 1,000+ Discord/Reddit screenshots from [Community]. Using your 1M context window, identify the 'Vibe Shift.' Are users becoming more cynical? What is the #1 feature request everyone is literally begging for?"
The "B2B Whale" Outbound Script
"Research [Prospect Company]’s latest quarterly earnings call. Find a specific quote from the CEO regarding [Specific Challenge]. Draft a 'warm' outbound email that links our solution directly to that quote. Tone: Peer-to-peer, zero fluff."
The "Objection Inoculation" Funnel
"Analyze our top 10 'Lost Lead' reasons. Draft a 5-part email sequence using 'Inoculation Theory' addressing the objection before the lead even thinks of it. Make the competitor's main strength look like a hidden weakness."
The "PMF" Brutal Reality Check
"Based on these [Product Specs] and [Customer Complaints], give me a brutal 'Product-Market Fit' score. Identify 2 'Bloat Features' we should delete immediately to simplify the 'Time to Value' (TTV) for new users."
The "SEO Entity" Architect
"Don't give me keywords. Build a 'Topic Cluster' map for [Industry]. Identify the 'Entity' relationships Google's AI Overviews (GEO) look for. Create 5 'Answer Blocks' (50 words) optimized for AI citation."
The "Viral Hook" Laboratory
"Analyze the top 20 viral threads in [Niche] this month. Identify the psychological triggers used (Curiosity gap, Authority, FOMO). Generate 10 hook variations for a post about [Topic] using the 'Contradictory Logic' framework."
The "2026 Compliance" Pre-Check
"Scan this ad campaign. Check it against the latest 2026 AI Disclosure Acts. Flag any claims that might trigger a platform ban or legal audit. Suggest 'Compliant-but-High-Converting' alternatives."
The "Exit Strategy" Vision
"Based on current M&A trends in [Industry], who are the top 3 likely acquirers for my company in 5 years? What specific metrics (EBITDA, User Growth, IP) do I need to hit to trigger a 10x exit? Give me a roadmap."
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It gives you a "Virtual Machine" (VM) with its own browser and file system. It doesn't just "answer", it actually opens tabs and finishes the job for you.
BCG charges $500,000 for a 3-month strategy "sprint."
Claude Opus 4.6 just did it for the price of a sandwich.
I used the new 1M context window and "Adaptive Thinking" to build a full GTM roadmap in under 15 minutes.
Here are 15 prompts that make elite consultants nervous:
The "1M Token" Data Analysis
Stop feeding AI snippets. Opus 4.6 can digest 1,000,000 tokens (an entire library of data).
The Play: Upload your last 3 years of P&L, 500+ customer interview transcripts, and every competitor whitepaper. Prompt: "Analyze this 800k-token dataset. Find the 'Ghost Trend', the specific customer need that is rising in the data but hasn't been mentioned in a single competitor marketing campaign yet."
The "BCG Matrix" 2.0
Adaptive Growth Strategy. Prompt: "Perform a 2026-ready BCG Matrix analysis on our product portfolio. Don't just label 'Stars' and 'Dogs', use the current inflation and AI-disruption data to predict which 'Star' will become a 'Dog' by 2027 if we don't pivot."
The interview is over. The recruiter asks: "Do you have any questions for us?"
You say: "What’s the culture like?" or "When will I hear back?"
The recruiter’s brain: Standard. Forgettable. Just like the last five people.
You just missed your biggest chance to close the deal. Say this instead:
The "Power Shift" Phenomenon
The last five minutes of an interview are where the "Vibe" is cemented. If you ask generic questions, you look like a "Job Seeker." If you ask strategic questions, you look like a "Partner." You want them to leave the room thinking, "We need to convince THEM to join US."
The "Recruiter's Fatigue"
Recruiters hear "What’s a typical day look like?" 50 times a week. It’s a low-energy question that requires a canned response. To go viral in their mind, you must break the pattern. You need to ask questions that make them pause, think, and respect your perspective.
The recruiter starts the interview: "So, tell me about yourself."
You start with: "Well, I was born in..." or "As you can see on my resume..."
The recruiter's brain: Zoned out. Bored. Checking their watch.
You just lost the "First Impression" battle. Say this instead:
The "Tell Me About Yourself" Myth
Most candidates think this is an icebreaker to "warm up." It’s actually the most important 90 seconds of the interview. It sets the Narrative Anchor. If you ramble, you are labeled "unstructured." If you are concise and value-driven, you are labeled "leader."
The "Recruiter's Secret" Agenda
When they ask this, they aren't looking for a biography. They are looking for the answer to a single question: "Why are you the solution to the specific problem I have right now?" Your answer shouldn't be about your life; it should be about your Product-Market Fit.
Final interview.
They ask: “Are you willing to relocate or travel 50% of the time?”
Your mind blanks.
You say: “Yes, absolutely! I love traveling!”
Interview ends. No offer.
Here’s what they actually want…
The "Enthusiasm" Trap
In 2026, being "too eager" to travel is a red flag. It suggests you don't have a stable "Operating Base" or that you’re looking for a paid vacation. High-performers value their time. If you don't protect your schedule, the recruiter assumes you won't protect the company's resources either.
The Psychology of "Intentional Presence"
The recruiter isn't looking for a nomad; they’re looking for a Closer. They want to know: "Is this person willing to show up when the stakes are high enough to justify the cost?" You need to pivot from "Availability" to "Impact."
Your phone isn't "accidentally" listening to you. It's a feature, not a bug.
I talked about a specific dog food brand once 10 minutes later, I had an ad. It’s called "Shadow-Logging," and it’s happening through 5 settings you’ve never touched.
Here is how to kill the eavesdropping for good:
The Illusion of Silence
Most people think "Hey Siri" or "OK Google" only works when you say the phrase. In reality, the hardware is in a "low-power listening state" 24/7. To process the wake word, it has to analyze everything else first.
The "Microphone Ghost"
Ever notice a tiny orange or green dot at the top of your screen? That’s your hardware telling you the mic is live. But by then, the data packet has often already been sent. Let’s dive into the settings to kill the source.