Voice Dictation for Management Consultants
From interview to insight, faster
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for management consultants
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Better Context, Better Results
Speaking naturally gives AI agents more context than typing. Describe your intent, explain edge cases, mention file names—your voice carries nuance that typing shortcuts.
Technical Term Accuracy
Cloud AI models excel at technical jargon, code terminology, and specialized vocabulary.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
What you can do
Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Write Meeting Notes
Dictate meeting notes in real-time or right after. Capture action items, decisions, and key points while they're fresh in your mind.
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Write PRDs & Specs
Dictate product requirements, feature specs, or design docs. Speaking lets you explain the full context—edge cases, user flows, and rationale—naturally.
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Other ways Ottex helps management consultants
Write Status Updates
Dictate standup updates, weekly reports, or project status. Speak what happened and what's next—done.
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Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Prompt ChatGPT & Claude
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or any AI chatbot. Speaking naturally lets you give more context—better context means better results.
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
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Write Documentation
Dictate technical documentation, READMEs, or API docs. Speaking lets you explain context, edge cases, and examples naturally—better docs with less effort.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I dictate directly into PowerPoint?+
Yes. Ottex works anywhere you can type—PowerPoint speaker notes, slide text, Google Slides, anywhere. One hotkey (Option+D), works in every app.
How do I format deliverables while dictating?+
Say 'bullet point', 'numbered list', 'new paragraph'. For executive summaries, dictate your key insights then use AI commands: 'Ottex start, make this more concise and executive-friendly, Ottex end'. Full formatting control by voice.
Does it understand consulting terminology?+
Yes. Gemini 3 Flash accurately transcribes terms like 'MECE', 'value driver', 'synergies', 'EBITDA'. Add client names, industry jargon, and framework names to your custom dictionary for perfect accuracy.
Can I use it for interview synthesis?+
Absolutely. This is where Ottex shines for consultants. Immediately after interviews, dictate key themes, stakeholder quotes, and insights while they're fresh. Synthesize across 10+ interviews by speaking your patterns and conclusions.
How does it help with AI-assisted analysis?+
Modern consulting involves prompting ChatGPT for market sizing, benchmarking, and hypothesis validation. Speaking gives you more context than typing. Explain the full client situation, constraints, and what you need. Better prompts = better AI output.
Is client data secure?+
Yes. Ottex offers 100% local processing with Whisper models—your audio never leaves your Mac. Or use BYOK (bring your own API key) with your preferred cloud provider. Either way, Ottex never stores your data.
What does it cost?+
Free forever with local models. BYOK (bring your own API key) costs ~$1-3/month for heavy usage. Optional $9/month premium includes Gemini 3 Flash credits with zero config.
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