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Fail Faster, Succeed Sooner: How We Use an AI ‘Murder Board’

Inspired by Top Gun, we use a structured 'Murder Board' process to stress-test ideas before they fail in the real world.

Fail Faster, Succeed Sooner: How We Use an AI ‘Murder Board’

Inspired by the "Adversary Pilots" at Top Gun, a Murder Board is a structured process to stress-test ideas.

The Process

  • The Patterns: Using "Devil's Advocate," "Competitive War Gaming," and "Persona-Driven Critique" prompts.
  • The Personas: Simulating critics like a "Skeptical VC," "Cynical Board Member," or "Risk-Averse Compliance Officer."

PromptOwl used a Murder Board to decide between workflows. The AI panel provided "the brutal truth," forcing the team to confront their dependencies.