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
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.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
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
How to research a speaker or expert with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool:
- 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 for Claude
Try this with Claude using 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 for Claude
- 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
ChatGPT compiles speaker research into a credibility brief ready for a booking committee or legal team. Search public records for the expert, then ask ChatGPT to produce a structured summary of credentials, notable mentions, and any gaps between claimed and confirmed expertise.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to research a speaker or expert with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool:
- Provide the expert's name and claimed specialisation
- Ask: "Use people-search to research this person using deep_search"
- ChatGPT returns aggregated public information
- Request: "Produce a speaker credentials brief with confirmed expertise, notable mentions, and open questions"
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the People Search tool
Research Professor Li Wei as a speaker on climate technology. Use people-search with deep_search. Produce a speaker credentials brief with confirmed academic output, media appearances, conference history, and any credibility concerns I should raise before booking.
Tips for ChatGPT
- Ask ChatGPT to note the source type — academic, media, self-published — for each finding
- Request a one-paragraph summary suitable for sharing with a booking committee
- Ask whether the claimed expertise aligns with the evidence before finalising a booking
Copilot extracts speaker research data for building expert vetting tools, advisor databases, or conference management systems. Query public records for a named expert, get structured credentials data, and integrate the output into your expert sourcing or advisory board management workflow.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to research a speaker or expert with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool:
- Ask: "Use people-search to research [speaker name] with expertise in [topic] using deep_search"
- Copilot returns structured public profile data
- Ask: "Return as JSON with name, expertise_areas, publications, media_mentions, and credibility_flags"
- Wire the output into your expert database or vetting pipeline
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the People Search tool
Use people-search with deep_search to research Carlos Mendez as a fintech speaker. Return typed JSON with expertise_areas, publications, conference_appearances, media_mentions, and any credibility_flags.
Tips for Copilot
- Structure the output to distinguish self-published content from third-party citations
- Use a credibility_flags field for anything requiring manual follow-up by the events team
- Store source URLs so your team can audit the raw evidence independently
OpenClaw processes speaker research in batch, returning normalized credential records for conference curation tools, advisory board vetting pipelines, or expert witness databases. Run multiple expert searches in one session and maintain consistent schema across all results.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to research a speaker or expert with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool:
- Prepare a list of speaker names with claimed expertise areas
- Ask: "Use people-search with deep_search to research each speaker"
- OpenClaw returns structured public profile findings for each person
- Keep output in a stable schema with expertise_areas, publications, mentions, and credibility_flags
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the People Search tool
Use people-search with deep_search to research these speakers for our AI conference: [Name 1 — AI safety], [Name 2 — robotics], [Name 3 — ML infrastructure]. Return stable JSON with expertise_areas, publications, media_mentions, and credibility_flags for each.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Include the claimed topic area for each speaker so searches are focused on subject-matter evidence
- Lock the output schema before your first batch run for consistent comparison
- Flag speakers with no independent third-party citations as requiring manual credentialing before booking
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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