LLM-Powered Startup Idea Generator and Validation Tool (Group Project)

Collaborate with peers to build an AI-powered web application that generates innovative startup ideas based on user inputs (industry, problem area) using advanced prompt engineering. The tool will then validate and rate these ideas by generating SWOT analyses, market summaries, and competitor reviews via chained prompts. This project will allow you to master prompt design for creative idea generation and business analysis, implement context management for multi-turn dialogues, and deliver a prototype chatbot/web interface with AI-powered business ideation support. **Steps for Organizing the Group Work:** 1. **Define User Flows & Prompt Templates (Days 1-2):** As a team, outline the user journey through the application. Design and test initial prompt templates for both idea generation and the subsequent validation steps (SWOT, market analysis, competitor review). 2. **Backend & Frontend Prototyping (Days 3-4):** Integrate the OpenAI API (or a similar LLM API) with your backend. Simultaneously, begin building the user interface for inputting startup ideas and displaying the AI-generated results. 3. **Internal Testing & Prompt Iteration (Day 5):** Conduct thorough internal testing of the prototype. Focus on the quality of the AI's output and refine your prompts to improve relevance, creativity, and accuracy. 4. **Final Integration & Demo Preparation (Day 6):** Integrate all components of the application. Prepare a presentation or demonstration of your working prototype. 5. **Presentation & Deployment Plan (Day 7):** Present your project to the group or a simulated stakeholder. Discuss potential deployment strategies and future enhancements. **Suggested Roles:** * **Prompt Engineer(s):** Responsible for designing and testing fine-tuned prompts for idea generation and validation. * **Backend Developer(s):** Focus on integrating the LLM API with the backend and managing the data flow and workflows. * **Frontend Developer(s):** Build the user interface for startup idea input and the display of results. * **Project Manager/Business Analyst:** Defines user personas, market needs, and validates the business relevance of the AI's outputs. **Suggested Collaboration Platforms:** * **Team Chat:** Slack or Discord for daily communication and quick sync-ups. * **Code & Version Control:** GitHub for managing your codebase, tracking changes, and collaborating on development. * **Documentation & Prompt Templates:** Google Docs or Notion for collaborative document sharing, outlining prompt templates, and project notes. * **UI Mockups:** Figma for designing and sharing user interface mockups. * **Shared Coding Playground (Optional):** CodeSandbox or Replit for quick collaborative coding sessions. **Deadline/Milestone Goals:** * **End of Day 2:** User flows and initial prompt templates for idea generation and validation finalized. * **End of Day 4:** Backend API integration and front-end prototype created. * **End of Day 5:** Internal testing completed, and prompt iterations implemented. * **End of Day 6:** Final integration of all components and demo preparation. * **End of Day 7:** Project presentation and discussion of deployment plan.