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How to Use NotebookLM as an AI Judge for Product Pitches and Competitions

Discover a creative way to use Google's NotebookLM as an impartial judge for demo days or hackathons. This workflow shows you how to upload audio pitches and instruct the AI to select winners based on your specific criteria.

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How to Use NotebookLM as an AI Judge for Product Pitches and Competitions

Tools Used

NotebookLM

Google's AI-powered research assistant

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Set Up Your Sources in NotebookLM

First, gather the materials you want the AI to judge. Record the audio from every student's pitch or demo, then upload each individual audio file as a 'source' into a new NotebookLM project.

Pro Tip: This method works with many source types, not just audio. You could upload pitch decks, business plans, or video transcripts as well.
2

Instruct NotebookLM to Act as a Judge

Provide a clear prompt to NotebookLM defining its role and the criteria for judging. Tell it to analyze all the provided sources and select the top entries based on what you value most.

Prompt:
You are a judge for a product demo day. Based on the audio pitches I have provided as sources, select the top three apps based on the following criteria: Innovation, Impact, and Storytelling. Announce the winners and explain your reasoning for each.
Pro Tip: Be as specific as possible with your criteria. The more detailed your instructions, the more accurate and relevant the AI's analysis will be.
3

Generate and Present the AI's Verdict

Use NotebookLM's unique output features to present the results in an engaging way. You can generate an 'Audio Overview' for a podcast-style summary or use the interactive mode that simulates a live radio call-in show to announce the winners.

Pro Tip: Using the live radio show feature can be a fun and memorable way to conclude a hackathon or demo day, making the AI judge a part of the event itself.

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