This prompt helps you use Perplexity to find and vet expert resources, tools, and thought leaders in your space. Perfect for content creators, marketers, and professionals who want to recommend the best resources in their industry. Perplexity quickly surfaces which experts, courses, books, and tools are most credible and recommended.
Works Best With: Perplexity | Also works with: Content roundups, resource guides, expert interviews, partnership outreach
The Prompt
Research expert resources in the following area: Topic/Domain: – Subject: [TOPIC OR SKILL – e.g., “AI implementation,” “sales management,” “product design”] – Audience: [WHO SHOULD LEARN THIS – entrepreneurs, managers, developers?] – Use case: [HOW WILL THIS BE USED – upskilling, content creation, referral resource?] – Depth: [BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED?] Resource types needed: 1. Thought leaders/experts: Who are the most credible, cited experts in this space? 2. Books/publications: What are the essential reads? Most recommended? 3. Courses/training: What are top-rated courses or certifications? 4. Tools/software: What tools do professionals recommend? Why? 5. Podcasts/newsletters: What are the most followed, credible sources? 6. Research/reports: What reports or datasets are most cited and trusted? 7. Communities/forums: Where do professionals in this space gather and learn? 8. Case studies: What real-world examples demonstrate best practices? Research criteria: – Focus on credibility: How cited or recommended are these resources? – Recency: What’s current and still relevant in 2025? – Diversity: Include 3-5 different voices/perspectives, not just one school of thought – Practical: Prioritize actionable resources over theoretical Format: – Group by resource type (experts, books, tools, etc.) – Include brief description of why each is credible/recommended – Note any recent updates or new editions (for books/courses) – Flag which are free vs. paid – Suggest a learning path (start with X, then move to Y)
When to Use This Prompt
- You’re building a “best of” resource guide for your audience
- You’re recommending resources to your team and want the best options vetted
- You want to identify thought leaders you should be following or interviewing
- You’re looking for tools to recommend to clients or customers
What You’ll Get
A curated list of credible thought leaders with social proof (citations, followers), essential books and publications with descriptions and publication dates, top-rated courses and certifications with cost information, recommended tools with use cases, leading podcasts and newsletters, essential reports and datasets, active communities where professionals learn, real-world case studies, and a suggested learning path.
Why This Prompt Works
• Credibility verification: Perplexity researches which resources are actually cited, recommended, and trusted—not just popular
• Saves research time: Instead of spending hours vetting resources, you get a curated list in 15 minutes
• Diverse perspectives: By asking for multiple voices, you get balanced viewpoints instead of one dogmatic school of thought
• Current information: Perplexity surfaces recent books, courses, and tools—not outdated resources from 5 years ago
How to Customize This Prompt
- [SUBJECT] — Be specific. “Business” is too broad; “SaaS growth strategies” is better
- [AUDIENCE] — Who are you recommending these for? Context matters
- [USE CASE] — Are you creating content, building a course, or vetting tools? Different priorities
- [RESOURCE TYPES] — Pick 4-5 that matter most. Don’t need all 8
- [DEPTH LEVEL] — Beginner vs. advanced changes what gets recommended
Pro Tips
• Update quarterly: New resources launch constantly. Refresh this list every 3 months to stay current
• Create a resource guide: Turn the results into a blog post or downloadable guide—great for lead generation
• Reach out to experts: Use the thought leader list for podcast invites, interviews, or collaboration opportunities
• Build a curriculum: Use the learning path to structure training for your team or customers