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What Is Conversation Analytics? (And Why It Actually Matters in 2026)

I spent two years tracking my calls manually before discovering conversation analytics. Here's what it is, why it matters, and the one metric that changed how I run meetings.

Markus Kellermann

By Markus Kellermann

8 min read

50+ Virtual Icebreakers That Don't Make Everyone Want to Quit

I've tested dozens of virtual icebreakers across 100+ remote meetings. Most are terrible. These are the ones that actually work — sorted by meeting type, team size, and time available.

Markus Kellermann

By Markus Kellermann

7 min read

80+ Morning Meeting Questions That Actually Make Your Team More Productive

I tested dozens of morning meeting formats across our team. Most questions waste time. These are the ones that build trust and keep standups under 15 minutes.

Iván Abad

By Iván Abad

7 min read

Meeting Integrations: How to Sync Notes to Every Tool Your Team Uses

I spent months connecting meeting notes to CRMs, project management tools, and docs. Here's what actually works, what's overkill, and how to build a system that eliminates post-meeting busywork.

Iván Abad

By Iván Abad

9 min read

How to Convert Voice to Notes Automatically

I tested every method to turn voice recordings into usable notes—from manual transcription to AI tools. Here's what actually works, what's a waste of time, and the approach I use for 15+ meetings per week.

Markus Kellermann

By Markus Kellermann

8 min read

Otter vs Fireflies vs Fathom: Which Wins in 2026?

I tested all three on real calls for 2 months. Honest review on transcription, pricing, and the one limitation they all share.

Markus Kellermann

By Markus Kellermann

8 min read

How to Prepare for a Meeting (What Actually Works)

Most meeting prep advice is generic. After hundreds of client calls, here's what actually moves the needle — and when preparation crosses into overthinking.

Iván Abad

By Iván Abad

7 min read

How to Write Meeting Minutes That Actually Get Used

Most meeting minutes get ignored. Here's how to write minutes people actually read, with templates for every meeting type.

Iván Abad

By Iván Abad

9 min read

Best AI Meeting Assistants for Mac in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)

I tested 10 AI meeting assistants on my MacBook Pro to find which ones actually work well on macOS. Here's my honest ranking of native Mac apps, Apple Silicon performance, and which tools Mac users should actually use.

Markus Kellermann

By Markus Kellermann

8 min read

Fireflies AI Review 2026: Is It Worth It?

Is Fireflies AI safe? 3-month test on real calls. The truth about privacy risks, the BIPA lawsuit, university bans, the bot joining your meetings, and better alternatives for 2026.

Markus Kellermann

By Markus Kellermann

12 min read

Best AI Note Taking Apps for Meetings (2026 Comparison)

We tested the top AI note taking apps and AI meeting notes tools in 2025. Here's what actually works for Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams—and why real-time help beats after-the-fact summaries.

Markus Kellermann

By Markus Kellermann

8 min read

Why We Built Convo: Real-Time AI Help in Meetings

Convo is our answer to a common problem: freezing in meetings, forgetting context, or struggling with tough questions when it matters most. A real-time AI assistant that helps you say the right thing at the right time.

Iván Abad

By Iván Abad

5 min read