Granola

Granola is an AI-powered meeting notepad designed to enhance your natural note-taking process rather than replace it. The tool works like a regular notepad on your computer, but with the added benefit of intelligent transcription running in the background.

What makes Granola special is its hybrid approach - it combines your typed notes with meeting transcripts to create tailored summaries that focus on what matters most to you. The platform transcribes audio directly from your computer without requiring meeting bots to join calls, making it perfect for sensitive discussions or client meetings.

Granola uses advanced AI models to understand context and create notes that feel like they were written by a human. Available for Mac, Windows, and iOS, it works seamlessly with all meeting platforms including Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and Slack. The tool has gained popularity among professionals who value both efficiency and engagement in their meetings.

Using Granola is remarkably simple and designed to fit naturally into your meeting routine. First, download the app for your Mac, Windows computer, or iOS device and create an account. When you join a meeting, Granola will show a helpful popup asking if you'd like to start transcribing - just click yes and begin taking notes as you normally would.

Here's how to get the best results:

• Type notes about what's important to you during the meeting

• Use the customizable templates for different meeting types (sales calls, interviews, team syncs)

• Let Granola transcribe everything in the background without worrying about missing details

• Review the AI-enhanced summary immediately after the meeting ends

• Ask follow-up questions using the built-in AI chat feature

Pro tip: Set up templates for your most common meeting types to ensure consistent formatting. The tool remembers your preferences and gets better at understanding what matters to you over time. Always inform other participants that the meeting is being transcribed to maintain transparency and comply with recording laws.

• Bot-free audio transcription from computer

• AI-enhanced note summaries and action items

• Customizable templates for different meeting types

• Real-time chat with meeting AI assistant

• Team collaboration with shared folders

• One-click sharing to Slack and email

• Multi-platform support (Mac, Windows, iOS)

• Works with all meeting platforms

• Advanced AI models (GPT-4 integration)

• Searchable meeting knowledge base