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Perplexity AI
Definition
An AI-powered search and research tool that provides cited, real-time answers from the web, combining the speed of a chatbot with the sourcing of a search engine.
Why it matters
Perplexity replaces hours of manual research for founders doing competitor analysis, market research, or staying updated on industry trends, with references you can verify.
Example
A founder asks Perplexity: "What are the top 10 accounting tools for freelancers and how do they compare on pricing?" She receives a detailed, sourced comparison in 30 seconds.
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