How to Use AI for Smarter Meeting Prep in Under 10 Minutes

The 10-Minute Hack That Can Make You a Meeting Mastermind

Let’s face it—there are two types of people going into a big meeting:

1. The ones who skim a LinkedIn page five minutes before.
2. And the ones who walk in like they already know your career arc, favorite TED talk, and the name of your dog.

Want to be the second person?

Here's a brilliantly simple (and free!) 2-step hack that can upgrade your meeting game—whether you're prepping for a job interview, pitching an investor, meeting a potential partner, or vetting a vendor. I've used it more than 10 times myself, and it works like magic. ✨

🧠 Step 1: Deep Research Like a Tech Wizard

Sure, you could scroll through someone’s social media and get a surface-level sense of who they are. But what if you could go way deeper—without spending hours on Google?

Thanks to modern AI tools, deep research is now just a click away. Tools like Google Gemini, Groq, and Perplexity now offer free access to features that scour the internet for you and present detailed, high-quality insights on people, companies, and topics.

Yes, ChatGPT’s "Deep Research" mode is fantastic (especially in the paid GPT-4 version), but if you’re looking for a free option—those three are your best bet.

🛠 How to do it:

• Open Groq, Gemini, or Perplexity.
• Look for the Deep Research or equivalent setting.
• Ask the chatbot to gather information on the person, company, or topic.
• Sit back as it pulls from dozens (even hundreds) of sources and gives you a well-organized summary on a digital silver platter. 🤯

Whether it's background, recent interviews, publications, or public opinions—you're now prepped like a pro.

🎙 Step 2: Turn That Research Into a Personal Podcast

Here’s where it gets genius.

You’ve got this mountain of valuable info—but maybe you're not in the mood to read a mini novel. Enter NotebookLM, a (free!) tool that’s about to become your favorite study buddy.

🏗 How to do it:

• Paste your Deep Research summary into NotebookLM.
• Click the "Audio Overview" (or “Audio Summary”) option on the top left.
• Wait a few minutes…
• Boom: You now have a 10–15 minute podcast episode featuring two AI hosts casually discussing everything you need to know about the person or company.

Listen to it while doing dishes, on your morning run, or even en route to the meeting. You’ll absorb key facts, patterns, and personal context—all without feeling like you're cramming for an exam.

🤯 Why This Works So Well

Most people only prep at the surface level. You? You’re coming in with tailored insights, niche references, and thoughtful talking points that show effort and curiosity. That’s the kind of thing that flips a “meh” meeting into a “when can we start?” moment.

Think of it like walking into a boss fight with full armor, a detailed map, and a cheat code. This isn't just preparation—it's strategic storytelling fuel. And it will set you apart.

🔁 Recap in 2 Steps:

1. Deep Research using free AI tools (Groq, Gemini, Perplexity) to gather rich insights.
2. Convert it into a podcast using NotebookLM’s voice overview feature. Listen, learn, and walk in confident.

🔮 So next time you're heading into a high-stakes meeting, skip the panic scroll and plug into your AI co-pilot. Who knew prep could be this smooth?

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