Answer a few questions to create a personalized context document for your Claude Project. This tells Claude who you are, how you work, and what matters most — so you get better output every time.
What This Does
A context document makes Claude dramatically more useful
Without a context document, Claude is a generic assistant that knows nothing about you, your role, or TELEO. With one, every response is calibrated to your work — no re-explaining yourself every session.
WITHOUT A CONTEXT DOC
❌ Re-explain your role every session
❌ Generic responses not calibrated to PE
❌ Claude doesn't know your portcos
❌ Output format doesn't match your style
❌ Doesn't know what metrics matter to you
WITH A CONTEXT DOC
✓ Claude knows your role and background
✓ Responses use TELEO terminology and context
✓ References your portcos naturally
✓ Output matches how you want to receive information
✓ Focuses on metrics and priorities that matter
How It Works
Three steps, about 5 minutes
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Build your document on this page
Answer questions about your role, work style, and priorities. We'll generate a personalized context document you can download.
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Create a Project in Claude
Go to claude.ai → click Projects in the left sidebar → New Project. Name it something like "My Work — [Your Name]." This is where all your conversations will live.
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Add your context document to the Project
Inside your Project, click the Settings or edit icon. Find the Project Instructions field. Paste your downloaded document in and save. Done — every conversation you start inside this Project will automatically have your context.
Use this document as your starting point for any Claude Project. The base document works across all TELEO work — deals, portcos, BD. If you're setting up a dedicated Project for a specific portco or use case, consider customizing a copy of this document with additional context specific to that work. The more specific the context, the better the output.
Context Document Builder
Tell Claude about you
Work through each section below. Your answers will be used to generate a personalized context document. Select everything that applies — you can always edit the document after downloading.
About You
Basic information Claude will use to understand your role and background.
Claude will reference your background and skillset from your LinkedIn profile.
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Deal / M&A Team
Principals, VPs, Associates focused on sourcing and transactions
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Portfolio Operations
Ops team supporting portcos on GTM, finance, and technology
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Business Development
BD professionals focused on deal sourcing and firm relationships
Select the preferences that match how you like to receive information. Claude will follow these by default in every response.
Lead with the "so what" — bottom line first, details belowExecutive summary (3–5 bullets) before structured detailUse tables for comparative or structured dataKeep responses concise — depth only where it adds valuePowerPoint-ready output when I ask for a documentProactively flag anomalies and risks when I share data
Give 2–3 options with a clear recommendation and reasoningGive me a direct recommendation — I don't need optionsPresent a balanced pros/cons analysisGive me options but flag which one you'd choose
Professional and direct — treat me as a sophisticated operatorCollaborative — think out loud with me, show your reasoningConcise and efficient — minimal explanation, maximum substanceEducational — explain the reasoning behind recommendations
Push back if my framing or assumptions seem offDon't soften red flags — call a problem a problemRun a devil's advocate pass on materials unpromptedFlag if information is missing that would change the conclusionBe diplomatic when discussing people or leadershipPoint out blind spots and weaknesses, not just strengths
Use TELEO terminology: "portco" not "portfolio company," "carve-out" not "separation"Distinguish between correlation and causation in any analysisFlag numbers or claims that need verification with [verify]Note data quality issues when analyzing pipeline or financial exportsSeparate what competitors claim from what they actually doConsider AI leverage opportunities in recommendationsSuggest templating any task that could be reusedAdjust urgency and format if I mention a deadline
Over-qualify or hedge every statementPad responses with summaries of what it's about to do — just do itAsk multiple clarifying questions at onceUse generic frameworks (BCG matrix, Porter's Five Forces) unless askedGive a framework when I need a decisionPresent balanced analysis when data clearly points one directionCite general best practices as if they apply universally
✓ Ready to Use
Your context document is ready
Copy or download the document below, then paste it into your Claude Project Instructions. Claude will use it automatically in every conversation you start inside that Project.
How to add this to your Claude Project
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Copy the document below or download it as a .txt file
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Go to claude.ai → open your Project (or create one: Projects → New Project)
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Click the Settings or edit icon inside the Project
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Paste your document into the Project Instructions field and save
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Start every conversation inside the Project to have your context automatically applied
💡 Using this for other projects
This document works as a starting point for any Claude Project — deals, portco-specific work, BD, or research. For dedicated portco Projects, consider adding a section with that company's specific context: leadership, challenges, pipeline details, and investment thesis. The more specific the context, the better Claude's output.