Struggling to get your entrepreneurship community talking about key ideas? These article conversation templates make it easy to spark thoughtful discussions and encourage members to share their perspectives. Drive deeper engagement and learning with ready-to-use prompts crafted just for entrepreneurial minds.
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Article conversation prompts work by lowering the barrier to participation, offering members a ready-made topic to discuss. By summarizing key points and highlighting provocative ideas, these templates help members reflect and respond, even if they have limited time or confidence to start their own threads.
This approach leverages both social proof and curiosity: when people see others sharing opinions on trending or controversial articles, they are more likely to join in with their own takes. Over time, this builds a culture of thoughtful engagement, where members feel valued for their insights and motivated to keep coming back.
Just read this article on startup pivots - what would you have done differently?
💡 Example: "Just read this article on startup pivots - what would you have done differently?"
The author claims failure is the best teacher for entrepreneurs. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "The author claims failure is the best teacher for entrepreneurs. Agree or disagree?"
Here are 3 lessons from today's featured article. Which resonates most with you?
💡 Example: "Here are 3 lessons from today's featured article. Which resonates most with you?"
After reading this piece on scaling up, what is your biggest scaling challenge right now?
💡 Example: "After reading this piece on scaling up, what is your biggest scaling challenge right now?"
The article suggests networking is more valuable than funding. Do you agree with this?
💡 Example: "The article suggests networking is more valuable than funding. Do you agree with this?"
What surprised you most from the article about founder mental health?
💡 Example: "What surprised you most from the article about founder mental health?"
Today's article shares a controversial hiring tip. Would you try it in your business?
💡 Example: "Today's article shares a controversial hiring tip. Would you try it in your business?"
What is one actionable idea you took from this week's featured article?
💡 Example: "What is one actionable idea you took from this week's featured article?"
If you could ask the article's author one follow-up question, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could ask the article's author one follow-up question, what would it be?"
Does the advice in this article match your own experience as an entrepreneur?
💡 Example: "Does the advice in this article match your own experience as an entrepreneur?"
Share your thoughts on the main argument from today's entrepreneurship article.
💡 Example: "Share your thoughts on the main argument from today's entrepreneurship article."
The article highlights a common startup myth. Have you encountered it personally?
💡 Example: "The article highlights a common startup myth. Have you encountered it personally?"
Would you recommend the strategies in this article to a new founder? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Would you recommend the strategies in this article to a new founder? Why or why not?"
Which statistic from the article stood out to you and why?
💡 Example: "Which statistic from the article stood out to you and why?"
The article lists major pitfalls for entrepreneurs. Which do you think is most dangerous?
💡 Example: "The article lists major pitfalls for entrepreneurs. Which do you think is most dangerous?"
How would you apply the article's advice to your current business challenge?
💡 Example: "How would you apply the article's advice to your current business challenge?"
What did you find most inspiring about the founder story in this article?
💡 Example: "What did you find most inspiring about the founder story in this article?"
Do you think the trends highlighted in the article will last? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do you think the trends highlighted in the article will last? Why or why not?"
What would you add or change in the article's list of founder must-haves?
💡 Example: "What would you add or change in the article's list of founder must-haves?"
Have you tried any of the marketing tactics mentioned in the article? Share your results.
💡 Example: "Have you tried any of the marketing tactics mentioned in the article? Share your results."
What is one thing you disagreed with in the article?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you disagreed with in the article?"
The article introduces a new tool for founders. Would you use it? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "The article introduces a new tool for founders. Would you use it? Why or why not?"
Summarize the most important takeaway from today's article in one sentence.
💡 Example: "Summarize the most important takeaway from today's article in one sentence."
If you had to implement one tip from this article, which would you choose?
💡 Example: "If you had to implement one tip from this article, which would you choose?"
The article discusses a funding mistake. How can founders avoid this in real life?
💡 Example: "The article discusses a funding mistake. How can founders avoid this in real life?"
Share a story from your journey that connects to the article's theme.
💡 Example: "Share a story from your journey that connects to the article's theme."
Do you agree with the article's definition of success for entrepreneurs?
💡 Example: "Do you agree with the article's definition of success for entrepreneurs?"
Which resource from the article would you recommend to a peer?
💡 Example: "Which resource from the article would you recommend to a peer?"
Has reading this article changed your perspective on risk?
💡 Example: "Has reading this article changed your perspective on risk?"
What would you challenge or question in the article's advice to entrepreneurs?
💡 Example: "What would you challenge or question in the article's advice to entrepreneurs?"
If you could rewrite the headline for this article, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could rewrite the headline for this article, what would it be?"
Do you see any gaps or missing topics in the article's coverage?
💡 Example: "Do you see any gaps or missing topics in the article's coverage?"
Tag a fellow founder who might have a unique take on this article.
💡 Example: "Tag a fellow founder who might have a unique take on this article."
Which example from the article did you find most relevant to your journey?
💡 Example: "Which example from the article did you find most relevant to your journey?"
Is this article more helpful for early-stage or experienced entrepreneurs? Why?
💡 Example: "Is this article more helpful for early-stage or experienced entrepreneurs? Why?"
Share one quote from the article that stuck with you.
💡 Example: "Share one quote from the article that stuck with you."
What is the boldest claim made in this article?
💡 Example: "What is the boldest claim made in this article?"
Would you share this article with your team? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Would you share this article with your team? Why or why not?"
How does this article compare to your favorite entrepreneurship resources?
💡 Example: "How does this article compare to your favorite entrepreneurship resources?"
What would you like to see covered in future articles?
💡 Example: "What would you like to see covered in future articles?"
Choose an article relevant to your entrepreneurial community, then select a template that matches your desired conversation style. Copy and paste the template, filling in the article summary or main points as needed. Encourage members to read or skim the article, then respond to the prompt. Pin or feature top responses to highlight quality contributions and keep the conversation going.
For all platforms, keep prompts concise and direct. Use bold text or formatting to emphasize key questions. Consider using polls or reactions for quick engagement, and follow up with comments to nurture deeper discussion.
Aim for once or twice a week to keep discussions active without overwhelming members.
Choose articles that are recent, relevant, and contain actionable insights or controversial points.
Use straightforward, low-pressure prompts and tag or mention members to invite responses.
These templates work for both online forums and live event discussions, just adapt the delivery.
Yes, a brief summary helps all members quickly engage, even if they have not read the full article.
Encourage respectful dialogue and step in as needed to moderate and keep the conversation constructive.
Pin or highlight insightful comments, and thank contributors publicly to encourage more quality sharing.