What if Claude could think like a strategist — not just answer questions, but apply frameworks, identify moats, map flywheels, and compress insights the way a senior analyst would?
The Business Engineer Skill for Claude makes that real. It’s a custom AI skill that embeds 110 mental models and a 5-layer analytical engine directly into Claude, transforming it from a general-purpose assistant into a strategic business analyst.
What It Does
Once installed, every conversation with Claude gains access to:
- The Business Intelligence Architecture (BIA) — A 5-layer analytical engine that processes every question through Meta-Rules, Pattern Recognition, Framework-Driven Analysis, Strategic Assessment, and Synthesis & Compression. No layers skipped, no shortcuts.
- 110 Embedded Mental Models — Across 13 categories: Moats, Flywheels, Business Models, Platform Dynamics, AI Strategy, Pricing, Distribution, Org Design, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, Strategic Frameworks, Innovation, and Leadership. Each model includes components, application steps, and diagnostic questions.
- Visual Intelligence — Generate animated HTML infographics, competitive positioning maps, and framework diagrams directly from your analysis.
What’s in the Bundle
| File | What It Is |
|---|---|
| be.md | The core skill file — 1,444 lines containing the BIA engine, all 110 models, and the visual output system |
| Install Guide | Step-by-step installation with 3 methods (Settings, Project, Claude Code) |
| Prompt Library | 23 ready-to-use prompts across 6 categories with click-to-copy |
| Cheat Sheet | Printable A4 reference card with BIA flow, top 20 frameworks, and quick prompts |
| Example Gallery | 4 fully worked example analyses showing real BIA output |
| Learning Path | 3-week structured program with 13 exercises from beginner to mastery |
Who It’s For
- Founders & CEOs — Analyze competitors, evaluate market entry, stress-test your business model
- Strategy Consultants — Run structured analyses in minutes instead of days
- Business Analysts — Apply 110 frameworks systematically to any company or industry
- Investors & VCs — Deep-dive business models, map competitive landscapes, identify moats
Sample Analysis
Ask Claude: “Run a full BIA analysis on Shopify”
You get:
- Layer 1 identifies: platform dynamics, merchant lock-in via switching costs, developer ecosystem effects
- Layer 2 applies: VTDF Framework for business model breakdown, Platform Dynamics for marketplace analysis
- Layer 3 maps: dual moat (switching costs + ecosystem), commerce OS flywheel, enterprise upmarket bottleneck
- Layer 4 compresses: “Shopify’s moat isn’t e-commerce — it’s the merchant operating system that makes leaving mean rebuilding your entire business infrastructure.”
The 13 Model Categories
| Category | Models |
|---|---|
| Moats & Competitive Advantages | 12 |
| Flywheels & Growth Loops | 9 |
| Business Model Patterns | 11 |
| Platform & Network Effects | 8 |
| AI & Technology Strategy | 8 |
| Pricing & Monetization | 7 |
| Distribution & GTM | 8 |
| Organizational Design | 7 |
| Financial Modeling | 8 |
| Market Analysis | 7 |
| Strategic Frameworks | 8 |
| Innovation & Disruption | 7 |
| Leadership & Decision Making | 10 |
Get The Business Engineer Skill for Claude
110 mental models. 5-layer BIA engine. Visual intelligence. Install in 2 minutes.
Created by The Business Engineer — by Gennaro Cuofano.