AI Idea Generation and Ideation Prompt

Aug 17, 2024

How many times have you heard the same repetitive business ideas students come up with?

Uber for ______________. A new bar or restaurant. A clothing brand.

If you want your students to come up with unique and impactful ideas, introduce them to the AI Idea Generation Prompt.

This prompt will help your students:

  1. Explore a wider range of business opportunities
  2. Teach them how to use AI effectively

To see the prompt in action, click to watch the video below:

Use the AI Idea Generation Prompt In Class

To share the prompt with your students, download the slides below and integrate them into your next lesson:

Steps to download the slides that lead students to the AI Idea Generation prompt

Want to take idea generation to the next level? Turn these prompt slides into a full lesson…


Lesson: AI Pitch Competition

Let’s walk through how you can turn this AI idea generation prompt into an engaging lesson.


Step 1: AI idea generation

Show students the AI prompt slides.

Give them 10 minutes to generate 3-5 business ideas that each target a unique customer segment.


Step 2: Pair & polish

Students pair up, share their top ideas with each other, and pick the most exciting one.

Have them refine their ideas using AI, diving into product details, pricing, and scalability.


Step 3: Rapid pitches

Each student delivers their AI-crafted idea as a 30-second pitch to the class.

You write each pitch on a sticky note and display them for all to…


Step 4: Vote & decide

Students vote on the ideas that 1) they’re most excited to work on, and 2) they would want to buy.

Mark their choices on the sticky notes.


Step 5: Reflect & learn

Wrap up by discussing lessons learned on:

    • How to harness AI.
    • Discovering ideas that ignite passion.
    • Sharpening pitching skills.

To use this engaging lesson in class, download the prompt slides:

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