From weeks of research to insights in hours

Traditional market research takes 4-8 weeks and costs $50K-$200K. GERARD delivers enterprise-grade R&D at 10x the speed and 10x lower cost—powered by synthetic personas, multi-agent AI, and the proven GEORadar engine.

Built on GEORadar technology by 498AS

R&D that moves at the speed of your business

Synthetic personas + Real validation + GEORadar intelligence = Research you can trust, delivered fast

10x Faster Insights

What takes traditional firms 4-8 weeks, GERARD delivers in 24-48 hours. Multi-agent orchestration runs parallel research streams while you focus on decisions.

10x Lower Cost

Enterprise research at mid-market prices. Projects that cost $50K-$200K with legacy firms now range €5K-€35K. Fortune 500 quality, democratized.

Validated Synthetic Personas

Not just AI hallucinations. GERARD's synthetic personas are validated against real data, combining the speed of simulation with the rigor of traditional methods.

24-48h Time to Insight vs 4-8 weeks
€5K-€35K Cost per Project vs $50K-$200K
15+ LLMs Monitored via GEORadar

From R&D as a gamble to R&D as a science

GEO DNA Built-In

GERARD is the only platform that combines Generative Engine Optimization with market research. Powered by GEORadar's 15+ LLM models and 8 proprietary metrics, we understand how AI interprets your market.

Enterprise-Grade from Day One

Not a B2C toy. GERARD serves banking clients like Sabadell, CaixaBank, and Adeslas. Enterprise SLA, SOC2 ready, designed for regulated industries.

European AI, GDPR by Design

EU-hosted infrastructure, GDPR-compliant by design. Local support in Spanish, English, and German. Built for European enterprises, by a European company.

Hybrid Validation Methodology

Synthetic speed meets real rigor. Every insight is scored for confidence, validated against real samples, and cited with sources. No black boxes.

Continuous Intelligence

Not just one-off projects. GERARD monitors your competitive landscape 24/7, delivering proactive alerts and predictive insights before you ask.

From question to validated insight in 3 steps

1

Define Your Research Question

Tell GERARD what you need to know—market opportunity, competitor analysis, customer personas, or product validation. Our multi-agent planner structures the optimal research approach.

2

AI Agents Execute Research

Specialized agents work in parallel: collectors gather data, analyzers extract patterns, synthetic personas simulate focus groups. All validated through RAG and GEORadar intelligence.

3

Receive Actionable Insights

Not just data—recommendations. GERARD delivers confidence-scored insights with citations, competitive positioning maps, and specific next steps. Ready for your board deck.

Powered by the GEORadar Suite

GERARD integrates seamlessly with GEORadar, S.A.M. (Semantic Alignment Machine), and Prompt Atlas. The complete 498AS intelligence stack.

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R&D on steroids: The simulation environment you've always dreamed of

GERARD transforms massive market data into actionable intelligence through a rigorous, AI-powered methodology that democratizes enterprise-grade R&D.

01

Market Data Ingestion

We ingest high-volume datasets: industry reports, competitor content, social signals, patent filings, job postings, and real-time market indicators. Structured and unstructured data unified into a semantic knowledge graph.

500K+ data points per study 15+ source types
02

Synthetic Persona Modeling

We build statistically validated customer personas—not stereotypes, but data-driven behavioral models. Each persona represents a market segment with calibrated preferences, pain points, and decision patterns.

1,000+ personas per market 87% prediction accuracy
03

Market Simulation Engine

The simulation runs thousands of scenarios: personas interact with products, messaging, and pricing. We map the entire competitive landscape—who occupies which position, where the white spaces are, and how the market will evolve.

10,000+ simulations Multi-dimensional mapping
04

Blue Ocean Discovery

AI identifies the gaps: unserved segments, underperforming competitors, emerging needs. We quantify each opportunity by market size, competitive intensity, and fit with your capabilities. Data-backed blue oceans, not hunches.

Opportunity scoring TAM/SAM/SOM modeling
05

Attribute Cluster Design

We don't just find opportunities—we design the solution. GERARD generates attribute clusters that define winning products: feature combinations, positioning statements, and value propositions optimized for the identified market space.

Feature prioritization Go-to-market blueprints

This is R&D at scale—the simulation environment that was previously only available to Fortune 100 companies with $10M+ research budgets. GERARD democratizes it with AI inference, making enterprise-grade market intelligence accessible to any ambitious team.

Complete R&D capabilities in one platform

Synthetic Personas

Simulate focus groups and interviews with AI personas validated against real demographics.

Multi-Agent Research

Specialized agents collaborate: planner, collector, analyzer, and QA working in parallel.

RAG + Citations

Every insight grounded in data with full source citations. No hallucinations.

Confidence Scoring

Know how reliable each insight is with transparent confidence metrics.

Competitive Intelligence

Track competitors across 15+ LLM models. Know what AI says about your market.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 alerts on market changes, competitor moves, and emerging opportunities.

Enterprise Integrations

API access, Slack alerts, PDF reports, and dashboard visualizations.

Multi-Language

Research and reports in English, Spanish, German, French, and more.

GDPR Compliant

EU data residency, PII redaction, compliant with EU AI Act requirements.

What our clients say

"GERARD transformed our competitive intelligence process. What used to take our strategy team 6 weeks now takes 2 days, with deeper insights."

Head of Strategy Financial Services, IBEX 35

"The synthetic persona validation was the game-changer. We can test messaging across 10,000 simulated customers before a single real focus group."

CMO Retail Technology

"Finally, research that moves at the speed of our product cycles. GEORadar integration means we understand not just what customers say, but how AI represents us."

VP Product SaaS Platform

The GERARD transformation

Traditional R&D

  • 4-8 weeks per research project
  • $50K-$200K per study
  • Only accessible to Fortune 500
  • Insights outdated by delivery
  • Black box methodology
  • Point-in-time snapshots only
  • Generic, horizontal insights
  • Manual synthesis required

With GERARD

  • 24-48 hours to validated insights
  • €5K-€35K per project
  • Democratized for mid-market
  • Real-time, always current
  • Transparent confidence scoring
  • Continuous monitoring 24/7
  • Vertical specialization with GEO DNA
  • Actionable recommendations included

Use cases

Strategy & Innovation Teams

Validate market opportunities, assess competitive threats, and inform product roadmaps with rapid, reliable research.

Marketing & Brand Leaders

Test messaging, understand customer personas, and track brand perception across AI platforms and traditional channels.

Product Managers

From concept validation to feature prioritization. Synthetic user testing at scale before committing resources.

Research & Consulting Agencies

Augment your team with AI-powered research. White-label options available for agency partners.

Corporate Development & M&A

Due diligence accelerated. Market sizing, competitive landscape, and target company analysis in days, not months.

Executive Leadership

Board-ready insights with confidence scoring. Make strategic decisions backed by validated intelligence.

Frequently asked questions

What is GERARD?

GERARD (Generative Research And Rapid Development) is an AI-powered R&D platform that combines synthetic persona simulation, multi-agent research orchestration, and the GEORadar intelligence engine to deliver enterprise-grade market research 10x faster and at 10x lower cost than traditional methods.

How does GERARD relate to GEORadar?

GERARD is built on top of 498AS's GEORadar platform, which monitors 15+ LLM models and provides 8 proprietary metrics for Generative Engine Optimization. GERARD extends this capability into market research, competitive intelligence, and synthetic persona simulation.

Are synthetic personas reliable?

Yes. GERARD's synthetic personas are not random AI generation—they're validated against real demographic data and behavioral patterns. Every synthetic insight includes a confidence score, and we offer hybrid validation with real sample confirmation for critical decisions.

Is GERARD GDPR compliant?

Absolutely. GERARD is EU-hosted (AWS Frankfurt), GDPR-compliant by design, with PII redaction capabilities and alignment with EU AI Act requirements. We serve regulated industries including banking and healthcare.

What's the typical project cost?

Projects range from €5K-€35K depending on scope, compared to $50K-$200K for traditional research firms. We also offer monthly subscriptions starting at €1,500/month for ongoing research needs.

How fast can I get results?

Most research projects deliver validated insights within 24-48 hours. Complex, multi-phase studies may take 3-5 days. Compare this to the 4-8 weeks typical of traditional research firms.

Can GERARD integrate with our existing tools?

Yes. GERARD offers REST API access, Slack integration for alerts, PDF report generation, and can export to common BI tools. Enterprise customers get dedicated integration support.

Who is 498AS?

498AS is the Barcelona-based technology company behind GERARD, GEORadar, and the complete GEO Suite. We serve enterprise clients including major Spanish banks, media companies, and retail brands.

Turn R&D from weeks to hours

Join enterprise leaders using GERARD to make faster, smarter decisions. Request a demo to see how AI-powered research transforms your competitive intelligence.

Enterprise-ready | GDPR Compliant | Built on GEORadar