About My Work

I help authors, educators, and business leaders bring their ideas to life with custom AI tools and interactive learning resources.
Over the past year I’ve partnered with Silicon Valley executive and author Ray Zinn (Tough Things First, The Essential Leader, Zen of Zinn series) to create custom GPTs and NotebookLM experiences that extend his books into practical, hands-on learning environments.
I also design tools for college and MBA students that simplify complex business concepts, making them easier to understand, practice, and apply.
What I Offer
  • Custom AI Tools – Interactive GPTs built around your book, content, or expertise.
  • NotebookLM Development – Structured, theme-based learning notes that turn your material into podcasts, study guides, and conversation prompts.
  • Educational Simulations – Business cases and role-play scenarios that teach decision-making, leadership, and strategy.
  • Student & Professional Resources – Tools that make business models, leadership frameworks, and college preparation practical and engaging.
Why it Matters
Books, lectures, and workshops are powerful — but people retain more when they can interact, apply, and reflect.
My tools transform static content into living resources that:
  • Reinforce key lessons
  • Simulate real-world decision-making
  • Make learning active instead of passive
  • Extend the reach and impact of your ideas
See Examples

Here are a few live examples of my work (click on underlined blue text):
  • Launch Leader Lab – Custom GPT
    An interactive leadership lab where students and professionals can practice making real-world decisions, test judgment, and get instant feedback.
  • Ask Ray – Mentor Mode – Custom GPT
    A conversational mentor built around Ray Zinn’s principles. Users can ask questions about leadership, business, and values, and receive guidance grounded in Ray’s books and experience.
  • Tough Things First – NotebookLM Tool
    A structured learning companion to Ray Zinn’s book Tough Things First. It organizes key themes, quotes, and discussion prompts into a resource that supports podcasts, study, and reflection.
Work With Me
If you’re an author, educator, or leader who wants to bring your ideas to life in new ways — or a college counseling professional looking for tools to better serve students — I can help.
I offer:
  • Project scoping calls to understand your goals
  • Custom design of GPTs, NotebookLMs, and learning tools
  • Ongoing support to update, refine, and scale your resources

Contact Gary Richman at [email protected]

Contact Information

Gary Richman
[email protected]