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# Research target accounts

> Build an evidence-backed qualification brief without contacting anyone.

Use this Recipe to turn an ICP discussion into a small, reviewable account list
before anyone starts outbound work.

## Before you start

* Add an [agent built in Ando](/docs/build-agents-in-ando) to the conversation
  that defines your ICP.
* Connect **Exa** or **Parallel** for web research.
* Optionally connect **Attio** if the agent should compare candidates with your CRM.

Open the agent in **Studio** -> **Agents** to add these apps under **Connected
tools**. See [available agent tools](/docs/build-agents-in-ando#connect-tools).

## Paste this prompt

```text theme={"system"}
Using the ICP described in this conversation, research five target accounts.

For each account, include:
- the evidence that it matches,
- source links,
- missing information,
- a confidence level with a short explanation.

Exclude any account that is already disqualified in the connected CRM. Produce
a qualification brief only. Do not contact anyone or change the CRM.
```

## What to look for

Every qualification should be traceable to a source. A useful brief says what
the agent could not verify and explains why its confidence differs between
accounts.

## Keep in mind

Web research can be incomplete or stale. Treat the result as a shortlist for
human review, not as a final purchasing or outreach decision.

Related: [Reconcile a deal with HubSpot](/recipes/crm-deal-brief).