Prompting Frameworks - Founder Edition

W Michael Buckovich
Oct 10
2 min read

Getting More from ChatGPT: 3 Frameworks Founders Should Try

LUNCH & LEARN @ WinstonStarts W Michael Buckovich - Exec. Director, VisionToVenture (standing left), Fadi Hindi - Managing Partner, TCLi & Adjunct Professor of AI (standing right)

Most startup founders* now use ChatGPT—but not all get the same results.

Why? Because what and HOW you ask is just as important as the tool you’re using.

Think of ChatGPT like a talented intern: if you give them vague instructions, you’ll get vague work back. But if you give them clear context, a role, and a format, they’ll surprise you with quality results you can actually use. Specifically true with OpenAI's ChatGPT 5 updates!

That’s where prompt frameworks come in. These are simple formulas that guide how you structure your requests so the AI can deliver sharper, more relevant answers.

* GREAT post on REDDIT of ChatGPT Use numbers and stats - HERE

Why Prompt Frameworks Matter for Founders

Clarity = Faster Results: Less time spent fixing or re-running prompts.
Structure = Better Output: Your responses are easier to use in real work.
Consistency = Confidence: You can reuse the same framework for repeatable success.

Three Starter Frameworks

1. CRAFT (Context, Role, Action, Format, Tone) - a V2V favorite!

Best for: Writing content, marketing posts, or creative copy.

Example Prompt:

Context: I run a small bakery and we’re doing a donut sale.
Role: Act as a social media manager.
Action: Write an Instagram caption.
Format: Give me 3 short options in a bullet list.
Tone: Playful and fun with emojis.

Result: Ready-to-post captions that fit the brand voice.

Download the PROMPT Frameworks Examples and guidelines - FREE

2. RACE (Role, Action, Context, Expectation)

Best for: Strategy, planning, or bigger-picture thinking.

Example Prompt: “You are a startup advisor (Role). Write a one-page plan (Action) for testing a new subscription box idea (Context). The plan should include a target customer, a 2-week test plan, and a metric for success (Expectation).”

Result: A practical mini-strategy you can use right away.

3. PAR (Problem, Action, Result)

Best for: Diagnosing issues and troubleshooting.

Example Prompt:

Problem: My email open rates have dropped 40%.
Action: Suggest reasons why this may have happened.
Result: Rank the solutions from easiest to hardest to implement.

Result: Actionable next steps instead of random advice.

Why This Sets You Up for Our AI Series

Over the next several weeks, we’ll share AI tools and workflows for:
- Idea validation
- Marketing content creation
- Operations automation
- Customer discovery
By starting with better prompting, you’ll get more accurate insights, sharper drafts, and clearer strategies from every tool we introduce - tangible proof of concept.