How to Verify an Individual's Background with ChatGPT
Verify an individual's background with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Background research from public sources.
Tool
ChatGPT compiles background research into a clean, stakeholder-ready summary. Run public searches on an individual, then ask ChatGPT to produce a structured brief that separates confirmed facts from gaps. The formatted output is easier to review in a hiring committee or investment meeting than raw search results.
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 person's name, claimed role, and any known identifiers
- Ask: "Use people-search to research this individual using deep_search and osint_search"
- ChatGPT returns aggregated public information
- Request: "Produce a structured background brief with confirmed facts, open questions, and risk flags"
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the People Search tool
Research Sarah Chen, claimed founder of a fintech startup in Singapore with a Stanford MBA. Use people-search with deep_search and osint_search. Produce a structured brief with confirmed professional history, public mentions, and any red flags or gaps I should investigate further.
Tips
- Ask ChatGPT to format the brief into sections: professional history, public mentions, and open questions
- Request that any claims with no corroborating public evidence be flagged explicitly
- Use this as a first-pass research tool — always verify findings through direct references before decisions