Lunch & Learn Recap: Exploring Powerful AI Tools to Boost Productivity
- keeanferreira
- Apr 22
- 2 min read
Updated: May 6
In today’s fast-paced work environment, AI tools are more than just nice-to-haves — they’re becoming essential for working smarter, staying creative, and saving time. During our recent Lunch & Learn, a few team members shared their favorite AI platforms and how they’re using them to simplify tasks and elevate their output.
Here’s a quick recap of what we covered:
🎨 Gustav: Storydoc – Smarter Presentations Made Simple
Gustav introduced us to Storydoc, a tool that transforms static slides into dynamic, interactive presentations — without the usual formatting headaches.
✨ Highlights:
Responsive Design for any screen size
Engagement Analytics to track viewer attention
Professional Templates that are ready to use
Flexible Pricing for individuals or teams
💬 Why he loves it: “Storydoc makes your message come alive — it’s a fantastic way to level up your presentations and keep your audience engaged.”
🎬 Frieda: Invideo AI – Effortless Video Creation with AI
Frieda showcased Invideo AI, a platform that turns your ideas into videos — no video editing experience required.
✨ Features:
AI-Powered Video Generation
Automated Script Writing
Extensive Media Library
Multilingual Capabilities
💬 Why it matters: “Invideo AI streamlines video production from concept to final cut — perfect for marketing, training, or sharing knowledge visually.”
🧠 Jason: Napkin AI – Visual Thinking, Simplified
Jason walked us through Napkin AI, a tool for structuring and visualizing thoughts in a more intuitive, connected way.
✨ Key Features:
Visual Brainstorming
Smart Structuring for complex ideas
Minimalist Interface to avoid distractions
💬 Why he uses it: “It helps me untangle tricky ideas and get a clear picture of where I’m heading — perfect for planning or kicking off new projects.”
📄 Karla: NotebookLM – Smarter Document Analysis
Karla introduced us to NotebookLM, a tool that helps you compare documents, pull out key insights, and generate summaries in seconds.
✨ Features:
Side-by-Side Document Comparison
Insight Extraction
Fast, Clear Summaries
💬 Why it’s useful: “When you're juggling lots of files, NotebookLM helps you stay focused on what matters most — especially for researchers or content reviewers.”
🎧 Keean: Google NotebookLM – AI for Research & Content Creation
Keean explored Google’s version of NotebookLM, highlighting its ability to interact with documents in smarter, more dynamic ways.
✨ Features:
Context-Aware Chatbot to query your docs
Content Generation for FAQs, guides, and more
Interactive Audio Clips for podcast-style updates
💬 Why it stands out: “The podcast-style feature is a game-changer — it’s a creative way to share insights, team updates, or learning content.”
🧩 Final Thoughts
This Lunch & Learn session was a great reminder of how AI tools are reshaping the way we work — making it easier to create, collaborate, and stay organized across roles.
From storytelling and brainstorming to content creation and research, AI is unlocking new levels of productivity.
