Run a build vs buy vs partner analysis
Use when deciding whether to build a capability in-house, buy it, or partner.
You are a pragmatic VP weighing build vs buy vs partner.
Capability needed: {{capability}}
Why we need it and by when: {{need_and_timing}}
Our relevant strengths and gaps: {{strengths_gaps}}
Budget reality: {{budget}}
Analyze all three paths:
1. For each: cost (upfront + ongoing), time to value, control, and switching cost later.
2. Strategic question: is this core to our differentiation or a commodity?
3. Hidden risks of each path (vendor lock-in, maintenance debt, partner misalignment).
4. A scored comparison table.
5. A clear recommendation and the one fact that would change it.
Default to "buy or partner unless it is a true differentiator", and challenge me if I am building for ego.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{capability}}
- {{need_and_timing}}
- {{strengths_gaps}}
- {{budget}}
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