The Ultimate AI Assistant for Any Online Meeting | Granola

Granola is an AI-powered notepad that transcribes audio from any online or in-person meeting, generating organized notes and detailed analysis for improved meeting productivity.

• Granola transcribes any meeting, online or in-person, providing organized AI-powered notes.

• The AI assistant offers real-time summaries, topic suggestions, and post-meeting action item generation.

• Notes are integrated with calendar systems, stored, and easily shareable across all your devices.

Granola serves as a versatile AI assistant designed to enhance online and in-person meetings by transcribing audio, organizing notes, and providing analytical insights regardless of the meeting platform. It integrates with calendar systems like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, allowing users to prepare for meetings, participate actively with AI-powered suggestions, and review or share comprehensive post-meeting notes. Granola's ability to work across various platforms and situations, from scheduled video calls to spontaneous in-person chats, makes it a flexible tool for managing meeting information.

Granola Setup & Integration

• 00:00:29 Granola is an AI-powered notepad that transcribes audio on your computer during any call, eliminating platform dependency. It supports sign-in and linking with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace accounts, connecting to your calendar to display upcoming meetings and allowing pre-meeting note preparation. The application runs in the background, providing notifications one minute before each meeting.

Real-time Meeting Features

• 00:02:36 During an actual meeting, Granola continuously transcribes the conversation, allowing users to view the transcript in real-time or ask the AI chat for summaries or missed information. Built-in 'recipes' offer quick AI commands, such as suggesting topics or questions, to help users contribute more effectively. Users can also add their manual notes, which are integrated with the AI-generated transcript for comprehensive documentation.

Post-Meeting Analysis & Sharing

• 00:03:57 After a meeting, Granola's AI completely organizes the notes by integrating the transcript with any manual inputs. Users can switch between editing manual notes and AI-enhanced notes, apply templates to reformat content based on meeting type, and trace information back to the original transcript. The AI chat remains available for post-meeting queries, generating actionable insights like 'to-do' lists, and notes can be easily shared via email or a customizable link.

Versatile Meeting Support

• 00:06:29 Granola's flexibility extends to various meeting scenarios, including those on different platforms like Zoom or Google Meet, even if the primary calendar is Microsoft Teams. It also supports unexpected online meetings by detecting their start and offering to take notes. For in-person discussions, users can initiate a quick note on their laptop or mobile app, using the device's microphone to transcribe the conversation and generate AI-enhanced notes.