How to Research a Speaker or Expert with ChatGPT
Research a speaker or expert with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Background briefs on experts.
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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
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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
Steps
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
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
- 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