The Prompt Engineer's Toolkit: Digital Presets for Maximum Output

Prompt engineering is not just a skill—it is the new literacy. On the Technology Brothers Podcast Network, John Coogan and Jordi Hays have spent countless hours discussing the nuances of working with AI systems, from the architecture decisions at OpenAI to the practical applications that every builder should master. The takeaway is clear: the people who learn to communicate effectively with AI will have an asymmetric advantage over those who do not.

That is why we created the TBPN Prompt Engineer's Toolkit—a curated collection of digital presets, templates, and workflows designed to help you get maximum output from the AI tools you are already using.

What Is a Prompt Preset?

A prompt preset is a pre-built template that structures your interaction with an AI model for a specific task. Instead of starting from a blank text box every time, you load a preset that includes the role definition, context, constraints, output format, and examples. Think of it as a "saved configuration" for your AI conversations.

Our presets are available as part of the TBPN Digital Toolkit, which includes downloadable files compatible with all major AI platforms.

The Core Preset Library

The TBPN Toolkit ships with 50 presets organized into five categories. Each was tested and refined based on workflows discussed on the show and feedback from our community of builders.

1. Research and Analysis Presets

• Market Landscape Analyzer — Feed it a market and get a structured competitive analysis with TAM/SAM/SOM estimates
• Earnings Call Summarizer — Paste a transcript and get key metrics, guidance changes, and strategic signals
• Patent Search Assistant — Describe your invention and get prior art search strategies and claim language suggestions
• Regulatory Scanner — Input your product category and target market, get a regulatory landscape overview

2. Writing and Content Presets

• Investor Update Drafter — Input your metrics and milestones, output a professional investor update email
• Technical Blog Post Writer — Provide an outline and technical details, get a polished draft with proper code formatting
• Cold Outreach Generator — Input the target's background and your value prop, get personalized cold emails that do not feel cold

3. Code and Technical Presets

• Architecture Reviewer — Describe your system architecture and get feedback on scalability, security, and cost
• Code Refactorer — Paste code and specify your goals (readability, performance, or both) for targeted refactoring
• Debug Assistant — Provide error logs and code context for structured debugging guidance

4. Strategy and Decision-Making Presets

• First Principles Analyzer — Inspired by conversations with guests like Sam Altman, this preset forces you to break problems down to fundamental truths
• Scenario Planner — Input a decision and get three scenarios (optimistic, base, pessimistic) with action plans for each
• Pricing Model Explorer — Describe your product and market for pricing strategy recommendations

5. Personal Productivity Presets

• Daily Priority Setter — Input your tasks and commitments, get a prioritized schedule based on energy levels and deadlines
• Meeting Prep Brief — Input attendee names and the meeting topic, get a structured prep document
• Weekly Review Template — Guided reflection on wins, losses, and focus areas for the coming week

The Notion Dashboard

Beyond individual presets, the TBPN Digital Toolkit includes a Notion dashboard that serves as your command center for AI-augmented work. The dashboard tracks which presets you use most, stores your outputs for future reference, and includes a prompt journal where you can iterate on custom prompts over time.

The dashboard is organized around the same categories as the preset library, with dedicated sections for each workflow. It also includes a "Show Notes" section where we link to relevant TBPN episodes—so when you are using the First Principles Analyzer, you can revisit the episode where John and Jordi broke down the concept with a guest.

Why Digital Goods Matter

Physical products like our hoodies, tees, and drinkware are the visible layer of the TBPN ecosystem. But digital goods are the functional layer. They do not sit on a shelf—they sit in your workflow and make you measurably more productive.

The Prompt Engineer's Toolkit is the first in a series of digital products we are releasing. Future drops will include Figma component libraries for startup pitch decks, financial model templates in Google Sheets, and curated reading lists with annotated notes from Jordi and John.

How to Get Started

The TBPN Digital Toolkit is available now in the TBPN Store. After purchase, you receive instant access to the full preset library, the Notion dashboard template, and all future updates. We add new presets monthly based on topics covered on the show and requests from the community.

Pair the digital toolkit with the physical Builder's Notebook for a hybrid workflow—use AI for the heavy lifting and paper for the creative thinking. It is the combination that the best builders in our community swear by. Visit the TBPN Store to explore the full collection.