We all have too many meetings in our lives.
Copy the exact prompt I use to level up my external meetings. 👇🏼
1️⃣ Context
I’m meeting to discuss [Topic / Project] with [Participant Name], the [Role] at [Company].
2️⃣ Your Role
Act as a senior researcher specializing in [Industry].
3️⃣ Deliverable
Produce a crisp, ≤ 600‑word briefing memo that equips me to walk into the meeting fully informed.
Please structure your response with the following titled sections (use bold headings):
Company Snapshot – founding year, HQ, employee count, flagship products / services, latest revenue or growth figures.
Industry Landscape – market size, growth rate, top trends, major competitors, lawsuits, and industry challenges.
Strategic Priorities & Challenges – what the company is publicly prioritizing (from earnings calls, press releases, job posts) and key pain points.
Meeting Participant Profile – career role progression, notable achievements, public statements, and published work or patents.
Recent News (last 18 months) – 3‑5 bullet headlines with one‑line significance.
Partnerships & Relationships – investors, partners, or mutual connections that may matter.
Meeting‑Ready Insights – 3 talking points I can lead with, plus 3 sharp questions to uncover deeper intel.
Cited Sources – list URLs or publication names (no full text).
4️⃣ Writing Style:
Bullet points over paragraphs; lead with the takeaway.
Bold key figures or phrases for scanability.
Keep jargon light and note any acronyms on first use.
5️⃣ Process:
Think step‑by‑step to gather and vet data, but show only the polished memo.
If data is scarce, flag gaps rather than guessing.
Feel free to modify this prompt for your own industry. I'd love to hear what prompts you're using to simplify your meetings.
Cheers,
Alec
P.S. Ever wonder why I’m so polite to my AI? It performs better. Even Sam says it’s money well spent. 😄
