Lecture on Using Gemini 2.5's Deep Research Function

Overview

• Gemini 2.5's deep research function can perform tasks comparable to high-paid consultants.
• Demonstrates a step-by-step process to use Gemini for business intelligence and marketing strategy.
• AI tools, including Gemini, are becoming integral in the academic and business world.

Defining Research Projects

• Importance of a well-defined research project:
  • Clarifying the problem.
  • Defining the audience and scope.
  • Outlining the desired output format.
  • Identifying constraints.

Creating Effective Prompts

• Use of a meta prompt to guide Gemini in creating effective prompts for deep research.
• Aim is to generate a comprehensive report similar to those by top consultancy firms.
• Process involves letting Gemini create a detailed, multi-page prompt for research.

Process of Deep Research

• Utilizing Gemini's deep research involves:
  • Creating a comprehensive prompt.
  • Running the deep research function.
  • Reviewing and editing the plan as necessary.
  • Generating a detailed report with tables and analysis.
• Exporting reports to documents or creating audio overviews for detailed review.

Review and Refinement

• Review of AI-generated reports is crucial.
• Notebook LM can be used for visual representation and mind mapping.
• Mind maps help in visually breaking down and understanding reports.
• Importance of expert review and leveraging tools like Manis AI for expert identification.

Enhancing Reports with Visualization

• Napkin AI used for creating visual data representations (graphs, charts).
• Emphasis on adding 'flair' to reports with visual elements.

Creating Micro Sites

• Using tools like v0ero.dev to convert reports into interactive micro sites.
• Tools facilitate creating visually appealing layouts and interactive designs.

Financial Insights

• High-end consultants charge significant fees (e.g., McKenzie projects can cost $0.5M to $5M).
• AI potentially replacing traditional roles of consultants in decision-making processes.

Additional Resources

• Cheat sheets available with extensive information on consulting and AI tools for business.
• Encouragement to explore further educational resources and support channels.

Conclusion

• AI tools are transforming traditional consulting roles and can be used to start a consulting business.
• Leveraging AI for strategic advantage in business intelligence is becoming increasingly crucial.
• Further exploration into becoming a one-person startup recommended.