I am obsessed with trying to optimise my productivity whilst maintaing a really high delivery of value to my customers. Simply because I have a wife and two children, six chickens and two rabbits, that I also want to devote time to.
So you might guess that I’m obsessed with getting as much assistance in my business as possible and considering how many video calls I take, an AI assistant to help me take notes through those meetings is high on my list.
Today I got on a Zoom call with Alex and Tim (names changed for privacy) and I thought you might appreciate seeing the comparison between Zoom’s built-in AI assistant and a new one I’ve been trialling: Granola.
Granola
Granola bills itself as “The AI notepad for people in back-to-back meetings” promising to “aket your raw meeting notes and makes them awesome” and I’ll admit, I forgot that I could take notes inside Granola in the middle of the meeting to serve as an additional help, so that could have made Granola’s notes better.
As a person in the meeting, I rate Granola’s notes better than Zoom’s and had of I actually taken notes, I think they’d be even better.
The Zoom AI summary
Meeting summary for Josh Withers’s Personal Meeting Room (xxxx)
Quick recap
Josh and Tim discussed their pre-marriage paperwork, upcoming trip to New Zealand, and plans for an Australian marriage certificate. They also talked about the importance of authenticity and honesty in their wedding ceremony, and the weather conditions in Queenstown. Lastly, they discussed their accommodation for the trip and the attire they would wear, with Josh promising to finish the rest of their paperwork and send a copy for review.
Next steps
• Josh to complete and send the finalized pre-marriage paperwork to Tim and Alex for review.
• Josh to book flights and confirm dates for the Australian legal marriage paperwork signing in Sydney.
• Tim and Alex to prepare personal vows for the wedding ceremony.
• Josh to send the final timeline for the wedding day to Tim and Alex.
• Tim and Alex to consider bringing warm clothing options for potential cold weather during the ceremony.
Summary
Pre-Marriage Paperwork and New Zealand Trip
Josh and Tim had a brief meeting where they discussed their pre-marriage paperwork. Josh offered to help Tim and his partner with the paperwork, which could be completed electronically. They also discussed their upcoming trip to New Zealand, with Tim mentioning that they would be arriving on xxxx. Tim shared his occupation as a support worker and their current address in Australia. The meeting was scheduled to last until xxxx, but Tim had a medical appointment at the same time.
Pre-Marriage Paperwork and Witnessing
Josh and Tim discussed the pre-marriage paperwork, which Josh would send to Tim via email. Josh explained that the link would expire quickly to minimize the exposure of personal data. Tim confirmed that he and his partner both use Macs. Josh also mentioned that he would witness their signing and would double-check the paperwork before sending it.
Upcoming Travel and Signature Issues
Josh and Tim discussed their upcoming plans, including a trip to New Zealand and potential dates for an Australian marriage certificate. They agreed to finalize the date after their return from New Zealand, with options in xxxx and xxxx. Tim also mentioned a signature issue, which Josh suggested could be resolved by digitizing the signature. They agreed to send the necessary paperwork via an expiring link for Josh to review and sign.
Event Timeline and Accommodation Plans
Josh and Tim discussed a timeline for an event, which Tim confirmed Britt would send by xxxx. They also talked about accommodation for the event, with Tim mentioning they had booked an Airbnb near the Remarkables. Josh expressed his admiration for the area, calling it a remarkable part of the world.
Authenticity and Personal Vows in Wedding
Josh and Tim discussed the importance of authenticity and honesty in their upcoming wedding ceremony. Josh emphasized the need for personal vows that reflect their genuine feelings towards each other. Tim agreed and mentioned that he had some notes but planned to finalize them closer to the wedding date. They both agreed on the idea of planning the ceremony with a pragmatic approach, allowing for a more heartfelt and emotional experience.
Queenstown Trip Planning and Weather
Josh and Tim discussed their upcoming trip to Queenstown. Josh offered to provide recommendations and assistance, but Tim indicated they were easy-going and would prefer to talk to locals on the ground. They also discussed the weather conditions in Queenstown, with Josh mentioning that it could be warm or cold in xxxx. Tim asked about any potential trespassing issues, to which Josh assured him they would be respectful of landowners. They also discussed the attire for the trip, with Tim mentioning he would wear hiking boots and climbing pants. Josh advised Tim to bring something warm for potential cold days. The conversation ended with Josh promising to finish the rest of their paperwork and send a copy for review.
Granola AI summary
Zoom xxxx Alex Burns and Tim Tai’s elopement xxxx
Key Meeting Details
* Meeting with Alex Burns and Tim Tai regarding their elopement
* Date: xxxx
* Location: Zoom call
* Limited time due to medical appointments at xxxx
Pre-Marriage Paperwork
* Notice of Intent completed during call
* Alex’s occupation: Support worker
* Current address: xxxx
* Tim has previous marriage (divorce date: xxxx)
* Electronic signatures collected via secure expiring link
* Will need to complete Australian legal marriage paperwork after 1 month
New Zealand Elopement Details
* Travel dates: Arriving xxxx (3 days before ceremony)
* Location: Near The Remarkables, Queenstown
* Accommodation: Airbnb near Jack’s Point
* Timeline:
* xxxx arrival
* xxxx ceremony and portraits
* xxxx finish
* Transportation: Couple renting a car
Ceremony Planning & Logistics
* Multiple location options available depending on weather:
* Jack’s Point area (waterfront, fields)
* Crown Range (alternative weather option)
* Corona Peak area
* Attire:
* Alex wearing ice cream colored dress
* Tim wearing climbing pants and grey top
* Recommended to bring warm layers/blankets due to unpredictable weather
* Personal vows encouraged but can be written close to the date
* Next steps:
* Await detailed timeline from coordinator
* Schedule Australian legal paperwork signing (options in xxxx/xxxx)
* Josh to confirm Sydney travel dates
Chat with meeting transcript: xxxx
