Automated Crunchbase Company Update Summaries

This n8n workflow automates the process of monitoring recent company updates from Crunchbase, summarizing the latest news using AI, and emailing a digest to users. The workflow begins with a manual trigger for testing, which can be replaced with a scheduled cron trigger for daily automation. It fetches updated organizations from Crunchbase via an API request, extracts key details such as company name, description, location, industry, and update time, and then feeds this data into an OpenAI language model to generate clear, human-readable summaries. The AI output is structured into a JSON format containing email subject and body, which is then parsed and sent via Gmail. This workflow is practical for startup founders, analysts, investors, and marketers who want to stay informed with minimal effort.