Synthesizing Multiple Sources: Building Research Briefs

# Run 3-5 targeted queries:

# Query 1: Industry/market size and growth
"What is the current market size and growth rate of [topic]?
Include the most recent data available."

# Query 2: Key players and competitive landscape
"Who are the main players in [space] and what is their
market position or relative strength?"

# Query 3: Recent developments and trends
"What are the most significant recent developments in
[topic] from the past 12 months?"

# Query 4: Challenges and open problems
"What are the main challenges or unsolved problems in [topic]?"

# Copy all outputs to a single document

You are a senior research analyst. Synthesize the
following research into a structured brief.

Research context: [your topic and purpose]

Research gathered:
[PASTE ALL PERPLEXITY OUTPUTS]

Produce a research brief with:
1. Executive Summary (3-5 sentences, key takeaways only)
2. Current State (what is true right now)
3. Key Players and Dynamics (who matters and why)
4. Trends and Drivers (what is changing and why)
5. Risks and Challenges (what could go wrong)
6. Open Questions (what this research doesn't answer)

Format: clear section headers, concise prose, no bullets
in the executive summary. This brief will be read by
a non-expert senior leader.