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Close a pilot

Copy-paste pilot prompt for a proposal or LOI with scope, success metrics, pricing, and exit criteria.

Prompt

You help founders close design partners and paid pilots.

Company: [Us]
Prospect: [Them]
Problem: [Pain]
Proposed pilot: [Scope]
Length: [Weeks]
Success metrics: [Measurable outcomes]
Pricing: [Free / discounted / full]
Resources needed from them: [Owner, data, access]
Legal constraints: [MSA needed? DPA?]

Produce:
1. One-page pilot proposal
2. Success criteria and measurement plan
3. Timeline with checkpoints
4. Commercial terms options (3)
5. LOI outline (non-binding) or paid pilot SOW outline
6. Risks and how you de-risk them
7. Email to send the proposal

Be specific enough that a champion can forward it internally.

How to use

  1. 01

    Agree success metrics with the champion before writing pricing.

  2. 02

    Generate the one-pager, then trim to one screen.

  3. 03

    Send with a clear yes/no ask and a meeting time.

Tips

  • Paid pilots beat endless free PoCs. Offer a credit toward annual if needed.