Startup Basics is BACK! This series focuses on one of the most important aspects of any successful startup: the customer. On episode two, Salesforce's Tiffani Bova joins to break down all things customer engagement: defining it, authenticity, blending automation with a human touch, social media strategies and more!
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Figure’s 03 Chore-bot, Jake Paul Sora takeover, ChatGPT app integrations, and more | E2191
Figure’s 03 Chore-bot, Jake Paul Sora takeover, ChatGPT app integrations, and more | E2191Today’s show:Figure’s butler-bot could be cleaning up after you soon than you think!On a Friday TWiST, Jason and Lon are checking out the Figure 03 demo reel, checking out the humanoid robot ... Show More
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Oct 9
Battery Power for Texans with Zach Dell, plus Tim Apple is LEAVING?, Polymarket to the US, and a Tesla fan update | E2190
Today’s show:*Zach Dell of Base Power joins us at the top of today’s show to talk about building batteries in Austin, that $1 billion investment, and why an “all of the above” energy strategy is the only way forward.PLUS Jason and Alex’s thoughts on that Tesla non-upside down car ... Show More
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Jun 2023
Do We Need Humans Anymore in Customer Journeys?
Customers are demanding speed and convenience in their interactions with companies. Technology, especially artificial intelligence, is often better at meeting customer needs than humans. Karen Lellouche Tordjman, leader of BCG’s customer experience work, explains how companies ca ... Show More
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Jun 2021
Developing for Intent: How Conversational A.I. is Helping Brands Make Meaningful Connections with Consumers
Is chat support helpful or annoying? To me, it’s both.
It’s helpful because it’s the way I prefer to be helped. It’s asynchronous, it allows for multitasking, and it can be done anywhere. But, it’s also annoying. It sucks when you type something in and your customer service agen ... Show More
44m 50s
Nov 2022
How tech PR's job changed in 2022
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Natasha interviewed V ... Show More
36m 20s
Jan 2021
How to Build a High-Value Customer Experience Products with Conga SVP, Eric Carrasquilla
As the Senior Vice President of Product for Conga, Eric Carrasquilla knows two things: No. 1 products can fundamentally change the workflow of any business. And No. 2, more times than not, customers will tell you what they need, even if they don’t necessarily know how to describe ... Show More
48m 58s
Nov 2021
Powerful Communication Across the Company with Eric Carrasquilla, SVP and GM of Digital Engagement Solutions at CSG, and Tim Vanderham, Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Software at NCR Corporation
In business, there can be a tendency to label, categorize, and then make corresponding assumptions. This is very reasonable. In order to organize, it’s necessary. One less than ideal aspect of this mentality is that certain responsibilities may be assumed to be mostly relevant to ... Show More
50m 58s
Mar 2024
2823: RingCentral: The Human Touch in AI-Powered Customer Service
Have you ever hung up after a customer service call, feeling more frustrated than when you dialed in? In today's episode, we delve into customer service, where dissatisfaction seems to be the norm rather than the exception. With a staggering 97% of people reporting poor interacti ... Show More
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Oct 2021
The Power of Passion to Develop Technology with Idit Levine, Founder and CEO, Solo.io
Certain types of technology are easier to understand for some people than for others, and that’s okay. Passion is contagious; iIt attracts employees and customers. Strong, passionate leadership with clear vision increases employee satisfaction that then translates to satisfied cu ... Show More
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