Verify an Individual's Background
Research publicly available information about a person before a hire, partnership, or meeting.
Research a Speaker or Expert
Build a background brief on a speaker, expert witness, or advisor using publicly available information.
Quick answer: Use the People Search tool through ToolRouter to research a speaker or expert directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolBefore booking a keynote speaker, onboarding an advisor, or engaging an expert witness, you need to understand their real credentials and public positioning — not just their speaker bio. Bios are marketing documents, and gaps between claimed expertise and actual public record are common.
The deep_search skill surfaces public information from across the web — academic publications, media appearances, conference history, and professional mentions — into a coherent picture. You can verify that claimed credentials are corroborated by independent sources and identify the topics where someone has genuine on-record expertise.
Event organisers, legal teams briefing expert witnesses, and boards vetting new advisors use this to cut through polished bios and assess real standing in their field.
How to research a speaker or expert with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Connect ToolRouter
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Claude investigates public evidence for a speaker's claimed expertise through multi-step research. Search the name and topic area, surface publications, media appearances, and third-party references, then ask Claude to assess the gap between the speaker bio and what the public record actually confirms.
How to research a speaker or expert
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool — the same steps work with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, OpenClaw, and any MCP client:
- Provide the speaker's name, claimed expertise area, and any known affiliations
- Ask: "Use people-search to research [name] as a speaker on [topic] using deep_search"
- Claude surfaces publications, media mentions, and professional history
- Ask Claude to assess what the public record confirms, what is unsupported, and any credibility signals worth investigating
Example prompt
Try this with the People Search tool
Research Dr. Amara Osei as a speaker on AI ethics. Use people-search with deep_search. I want to know what publications, conference appearances, and media mentions the public record contains. Assess the credibility of their claimed expertise and flag anything that seems exaggerated or unverified.
Tips
- Include the specific topic area so Claude can focus on subject-matter evidence rather than general mentions
- Ask for independent third-party references separately from self-published content
- Check conference history as a proxy for peer recognition in a field
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I research a speaker or expert with an AI assistant?
Build a background brief on a speaker, expert witness, or advisor using publicly available information. Connect the People Search tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Provide the speaker's name, claimed expertise area, and any known affiliations Ask: "Use people-search to research [name] as a speaker on [topic] using deep_search"
Which AI assistants can research a speaker or expert?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all research a speaker or expert using the People Search tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the People Search tool do?
Find publicly available information about individuals using web and OSINT data sources.
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