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+---
+title: Executive Intelligence | AI-Powered Strategic Decision Platform
+description: A comprehensive Perplexity Sonar-powered application that provides executives and board members with instant, accurate, and credible intelligence for strategic decision-making
+sidebar_position: 16
+keywords: [executive intelligence, perplexity sonar, competitive intelligence, strategic decision, next.js, typescript, ai]
+---
+
+**Executive Intelligence** is a comprehensive Perplexity Sonar-powered application that provides executives and board members with instant, accurate, and credible intelligence for strategic decision-making. It delivers board-ready insights derived from real-time data sources, powered by Perplexity's Sonar API.
+
+<iframe
+  className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl"
+  src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SB1pxIl9Mp0"
+  title="YouTube video player"
+  frameBorder="0"
+  allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"
+  allowFullScreen
+></iframe>
+
+## Features
+
+* **Competitive Intelligence Briefs** with comprehensive, board-ready competitive analysis and verifiable citations
+* **Scenario Planning ("What If?" Analysis)** for dynamic future scenario generation based on real-time data
+* **Board Pack Memory** for saving and organizing intelligence briefs, scenario analyses, and benchmark reports
+* **Instant Benchmarking & Peer Comparison** with source-cited visual comparisons across critical metrics
+* **Real-time Data Integration** leveraging Perplexity Sonar API for up-to-date market intelligence
+* **Professional Formatting** with structured reports, executive summaries, and board-ready presentations
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+* Node.js 18+ and npm/yarn
+* Git
+* Perplexity API key (Sonar Pro)
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/raishs/perplexityhackathon.git
+cd perplexityhackathon
+
+# Install dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Set up environment variables
+cp .env.example .env.local
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+Create `.env.local` file:
+```ini
+PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_perplexity_api_key
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+1. **Start Development Server**:
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+
+2. **Access Application**: Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
+
+3. **Generate Intelligence**:
+   - Enter a company name in the input field
+   - Click "Competitive Analysis" for comprehensive briefs
+   - Use "Scenario Planning" for "what-if" analysis
+   - Access "Benchmarking" for peer comparisons
+   - Save reports to "Board Pack" for later access
+
+4. **Board Pack Management**: Use the "📁 Board Pack" button to view and manage saved intelligence reports
+
+## Code Explanation
+
+* **Frontend**: Next.js with TypeScript and React for modern, responsive UI
+* **Backend**: Next.js API routes handling Perplexity Sonar API integration
+* **AI Integration**: Perplexity Sonar Pro for real-time competitive intelligence and scenario analysis
+* **State Management**: React Context for boardroom memory and persistent data storage
+* **Markdown Processing**: Custom utilities for parsing AI responses and citation handling
+* **Error Handling**: Comprehensive timeout and error management for API calls
+* **Professional Output**: Structured formatting for board-ready presentations with source citations
+
+## Links
+
+- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/raishs/perplexityhackathon)