How to turn Perplexity research into a cited competitor deck in Gamma

The steps, in outline

1. Write the brief once (any doc, 10 min)
2. Run one Deep Research job per competitor (Perplexity, 30 min mostly waiting)
3. Build the notebook (Gemini Notebook, 15 min)
4. Cross-examine before you synthesize (Gemini Notebook, 20 min)
5. Turn it into a deck (Gamma, 20 min)
6. Export and keep the trail (Gamma, 5 min)

Exact prompts, settings, prices and gotchas are in the full write-up: Drop 004: A competitor teardown, cited and on slides, before lunch.

Tools in this chain

• Perplexity
• Gemini Notebook
• Gamma

FAQ

What does this workflow do?

Perplexity's Deep Research gathers the evidence, Gemini Notebook cross-examines it with your own docs, and Gamma 5 turns the synthesis into an editable deck where every claim still has a source.

Which tools do I need?

Perplexity, Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM), Gamma. The full drop lists the plan each one needs and its current price.

How much does it cost?

From $20/mo (Perplexity Pro) with Gemini Notebook and Gamma on free plans. Prices are as listed by each vendor when the drop was last checked.

How long does it take to set up?

About 2 hours for the first teardown (estimate), under an hour once the prompts are saved.

Who is it for?

Strategists, founders, PMs and agency planners who get asked 'what are the other guys doing?' on a Tuesday and need a defensible answer by Thursday.

Has this workflow been tested?

Last verified: Oct 2026 (desk-checked, not run end-to-end). It was checked against each vendor's current documentation and pricing; Daisychain labels drops that have not yet been run end to end, so treat the steps as a careful plan and check them in your own accounts.