I am happy to share with you some AI tools that can help startups. This is based on my personal experience. I have used all of them. If you are just starting out and juggling multiple tasks and not yet able to hire staff, these apps can be a game changer.
1. Namelix – AI Business Name Generator (https://namelix.com/)
Finding the perfect name for your business can be difficult. Namelix uses AI to generate brand-friendly business names and also helps you acquire a domain name.
2. Looka – AI logo and brand kit creator (https://looka.com/)
Looka helps you design a professional logo and a complete brand kit with email, invoice, social media, and product templates for under $100. You can achieve a consistent, professional look for your brand without having to hire a designer.
3. Gamma AI – Generate PowerPoint presentations and websites in minutes (https://try.gamma.app/abmsv0t8v7ir)
Need a presentation but short on time? Gamma AI can quickly create professional PowerPoint presentations so you can focus on your content and delivery. It also creates a landing page that you can connect to your domain name. (Check out a demo of Gamma here: https://bit.ly/GammaAIDemo)
4. Perplexity – A robust research tool (https://www.perplexity.ai/)
Perplexity is like a more powerful Google for research, providing summaries and sources for the information provided (always double-check your sources!) Using this tool can save you a ton of time in data gathering.
5. ChatGPT – General-purpose AI assistant (https://chatgpt.com/)
ChatGPT is your multipurpose assistant for various business tasks, useful for:
Use the Lean Business Canvas model to bring your business idea to life.
Prompt: Use the Lean Business Canvas model to help flesh out your business idea. Here’s an outline: [Your business idea]Ask questions to guide you through the process.
Draft presentations for a variety of audiences.
Prompt: Draft a 3-minute presentation about my business for potential investors. Here is a summary of my business. [Your business overview]Ask follow-up questions to guide you through the process.
Simplify complex documentation.
Prompt: I have received the following contract. Can you help me understand and simplify the document? I have attached the contract.
**These prompts are also available for Gemini and Claude**
These tools can help you streamline startup tasks and operate more efficiently, even without a full team.
Nadeen Matthews Blair is CEO of Crescent Advisory Group, providing consulting, talent development and executive coaching to help companies execute their business, AI and digital strategies.
For more information or questions, please contact me at info@crescentadvisorygroup.com or on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeenmatthews. Stay tuned for more tips on how AI can improve your business.