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Second Acts chronicles the risky, exacting, and ultimately foundational shifts that propel SaaS businesses forward. Whether it’s expanding into new geos/segments/verticals, releasing adjacent product lines, devising the next set of GTM/monetization models and org structures, scaling up requires pursuing these (often tricky) transformations (read: Second Acts) all at once. Tune in every other Thursday as Chargebee’s co-founder and CEO, Krish Subramanian, sits down with senior founders and CXO ...
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This podcast is for Customer Experience leaders and practitioners alike; focused on creating community and learning opportunities centered around the burgeoning world of Digital CX. Hosted by Alex Turkovic, each episode will feature real and in-depth interviews with fascinating people within and without the CS community. We'll cover a wide range of topics, all related to building and innovating your own digital CS practices. ...and of course generative AI will be discussed. If you enjoy the ...
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Docurated

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Docurated is a Knowledge Management platform being adopted by leading companies like Acquia, Del Monte Foods, Gainsight, DigitasLBi, Havas, and The Weather Company. Docurated incorporates massive inputs and machine learning to consistently make the best evidence-based content recommendations to all employees for each specific situation.
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Featuring: * Recordings from Pulse events * The Customer Success Podcast: This podcast aims to uncover the stories, perspectives, and best practices around the leading Customer Success programs. Hosted by Allison Pickens(former Chief Customer Officer at Gainsight), she shares those stories alongside an all-star roster of special guests.
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The Hype is Real

Outplay and Revgenius

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The Hype is Real - the go-to podcast for SaaS enthusiasts, revenue leaders, and budding founders. Hosted by Laxman, the Co-founder, and CEO of Outplay, and Jared, the Co-founder of RevGenius. In Season 1, we talk to some big names in Gong, Clari, Gainsight, and 6sense. In Season 2, we speak to powerful women leaders across various roles who have taken the SaaS space by storm. Listen in as they speak about women's empowerment, diversity, impressive experiences, tips to succeed, & a lot more. ...
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B2B SaaS and Cloud founders, CEOs, and Go-To-Market operating executives share their journey as they scaled their business from $0M ARR to $100M and beyond. The guests share their insights on measurements of success, performance metrics, and benchmarks they use to guide and inform their decision-making and growth journey.Guests include founders and CEOs of amazing success stories such as LinkedIn, DocuSign, Marketo, Gainsight, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, ringDNA, InsightSquared, Cloudera and ...
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Host Dan Turchin, PeopleReign CEO, explores how AI is changing the workplace. He interviews thought leaders and technologists from industry and academia who share their experiences and insights about artificial intelligence and what it means to be human in the era of AI-driven automation. Learn more about PeopleReign, the system of intelligence for IT and HR employee service: http://www.peoplereign.io.
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CELab is the Customer Education Lab for Innovative Customer Success, Enablement, and Marketing Teams. Our mission is to explore how to build Customer Education programs, experiment with new approaches, and exterminate the myths and bad advice that stop growth dead in its tracks.
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Humans don’t think and act like computers. So why are you setting your CS strategy based solely on logic? Join Customer Success Expert turned Brain-based CS Leadership and Strategy Coach, Rachel Provan, each Wednesday as she pulls back the curtain on how to use Cognitive, Behavioral, and Evolutionary psychology to create positive influence with your customers, and your internal teams. So if you want to unlock customer-led growth, get buy-in from the C-suite, and skyrocket your career - this ...
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GTM News Desk

Mark Kilens and Nick Bennett

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Welcome to GTM News Desk, the podcast where Nick Bennett and Mark Kilens bring you real talk backed by real action. Twice a month, we cut through the noise to deliver the essential resources, news, and expert takes you need to create impactful, People-first GTM motions. From trending topics to clickbait headlines, we sift through the clutter to highlight what truly matters in the world of B2B Go-to-Market. With nearly 25 years of combined experience working with top B2B brands like Drift and ...
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This Is CX

Paul Hagen, Mike Manfredo

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"This Is CX" is a discussion about all-things "customer experience", hosted by two guys (Mike Manfredo and Paul Hagen) that want to help people understand what customer experience is and how it can be done in a way that creates real value. We will share personal experiences and best practices, in our hope to make the world a little more customer-centric.
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In this episode of Second Acts, Krish is joined by Jellyfish’s co-founder and CEO, Andrew Lau. Andrew begins the conversation with a modest admission: "Part of this is the entrepreneurial journey, probably a little impostor syndrome (we’re not done yet)... it’s hard to draw a line or make declarations around things definitively working or not. But …
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In this solo episode of the podcast, I spend a bit of time recapping a recent talk I gave together with Dan Ennis at Churn-In, ChurnZero's annual conference and also take some time to discuss the launch of the Digital CS Maturity Assessment, which you can go through by following this link for free: https://digitalcustomersuccess.com/dcsmaturity/ I …
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Commissioner Keith Sonderling was confirmed by the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support as a Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2020. Prior to this role, he served as the Acting and Deputy Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division at the U.S. Department of Labor. Before joining the Department of Labor in 201…
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In this episode, we invite Samantha Murray discuss her journey of boomeranging back to Customer Education where we explore the importance of consolidating customer education programs, the challenges in the industry, and the need for career inspiration. Samantha shares her experiences in customer education at Shopify and Docebo, highlighting the val…
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Joe Di Grande, Founder of Joe Does Tech Touch, shares his experiences scaling accounts and building a tech touch program from the ground up. He and Alex discuss the critical role of clean data, simple automations, and AI in transforming customer interactions, emphasizing a problem-first approach over obsession with technology. Chapters: 00:00:00 - …
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What does Jony Ive's collaboration with OpenAI mean for AI and hardware integration? Is it ethical for LinkedIn to use your data to train AI? How should customer data be used to support your go-to-market strategy? Those are the 3 big topics we’re covering on this episode of GTM News Desk. We’re joined by Evan Huck, CEO of UserEvidence, to share his…
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Dan Helfrich is the Chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, where he leads a team of over 80,000 professionals. He frequently shares his expertise on topics such as the evolving consulting landscape, the future of work, and inclusive leadership. Before assuming his current role, Dan led Deloitte’s Government & Public Services division. A proud George…
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In this episode of Second Acts, Krish is joined by Crossbeam’s co-founder and CEO, Bob Moore. Bob traces a captivating line of inflection points across the three different SaaS startups (RJMetrics; acquired by Magento, Stitch; acquired by Talend, and Crossbeam; they recently acquired their biggest, most kindred-spirited competitor, marking a major …
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Just got that big promotion and now you're leading your former peers? Feeling overwhelmed by the sudden shift in responsibilities and relationships? It's time to equip yourself with the leadership skills you need to excel in your new role! In this episode, we break down the crucial lessons every new leader needs to learn when transitioning from pee…
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Andrew discusses all things Marketing. BIO Andrew Davies is the CMO of Paddle, a payments infrastructure platform for high-growth SaaS companies serving over 3000 customers. He has more than 20 years of experience in start-ups ranging from leading global demand, advisory and consultancy. TIMESTAMPS 01:55 The role of CMO 03:30 What’s Paddle? 08:05 P…
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In this podcast episode, Natalia Andreeva and Kaelon Russell of 15Five share their journey of building a digital customer success program from the ground up. They discuss their approach to content strategy, onboarding experiments, user health scoring, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration, highlighting how they integrate human and di…
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Matt Beane is a writer, professor, and advocate for fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and machines in the workplace. His influential TED Talk from 2018 has garnered over 1.8 million views, challenging conventional perspectives on AI's role in the workforce by highlighting its divergence from traditional human skill acquisition. As a…
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In this episode, Dave Derington and Adam Avramescu explore the role of strategy and active listening in the field of customer education. They challenge the notion that rigid frameworks and pre-defined strategies are the key to success, arguing that the ability to adapt and deeply listen to customers and stakeholders is often more important. The val…
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Larissa Licha, co-founder and CEO of Joyn, discusses the challenges of cross-department collaboration between customer-facing teams and R&D, particularly in fast-growing tech companies. She also shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the need for flexibility in product development and the role of AI in optimizing business pro…
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How does OpenAI's massive fundraising and $150 billion valuation reflect the growing role of AI in marketing? Is AI truly benefiting both B2B companies and their customers, as Scott Brinker's recent research suggests? What is the best framework for using data-driven marketing to align with your C-Suite this budget season? Those are the 3 big topics…
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Dave Smoley recently received a well-earned Lifetime Achievement Award (and signed Billy Idol guitar) from Workday co-founder Aneel Bhusri to recognize his 30 years of technology leadership. This week, we discussed his journey from basement to boardroom as a leader at companies like Apple, AstraZeneca, GE, Honeywell, and Flex. Dave shares unique in…
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In this episode of Second Acts, Krish is joined by DataSnipper’s co-founder, Jonas Ruyter, and their CEO, Vidya Peters. They shed introspective light on how they thoughtfully underwent (what often is) among the most exactingly strained transitions for scaling SaaS businesses: hiring an external leader as the CEO. Jonas: "Always, indeed, be laser fo…
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Bernard Slowey, VP of Digital Customer Success at Salesforce, joins the show to discuss the transformation of customer service through digital tools, AI, and data-driven insights. He and Alex explore how Salesforce is leading the way in enhancing customer experiences by unifying support, success, and training portals, leveraging burgeoning AI tools…
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Chris Caren, CEO of Turnitin since 2009, has played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a plagiarism prevention tool to a comprehensive education technology platform that promotes academic integrity, streamlines grading, and enhances educational outcomes. Under his leadership, Turnitin was acquired by Advanced Publications in 2019 for $…
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Adam Avramescu and Dan Ennis discuss the evolving field of digital customer success, emphasizing its focus on leveraging digital-led programs to improve customer outcomes, retention, and growth. Dan highlights the importance of proactive and reactive digital programs, such as email and in-app series, to engage customers at scale. He stresses the ne…
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Is AI actually helping folks be more productive at work? What can B2B learn from then NBA's new media agreement? What does an actual modern (and successful) marketing leader look like these days? Those are the 3 big topics we’re covering on GTM News Desk. And we’re joined by Katie Foote, CMO of CaptivateIQ and a former executive at Drift and Salesf…
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Monthly Scale and Digital Meetup: https://digitalsuccess.gradual.com The Ultimate Guide to Digital CS: 4 Pillars for Success w/ Alex Turkovic & Jan Young: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6817263533053/WN_GqOn3y7JSZWBt_YM3i87kw#/registration In today's show... Measuring Digital Customer Success can be an elusive thing. It necessitates borrowing fro…
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Vijay is the co-founder and CEO of Pindrop, a leader in voice security technology. With a background in engineering and research roles at Google, Siemens, IBM Research, and Intel, Vijay invented phone printing technology in 2010 and launched Pindrop in 2011. Under his leadership, Pindrop has raised over $200 million from investors, including JC2 Ve…
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In this Second Acts episode, WP Engine’s (previously: ITWatchDogs’ and SmartBear’s) founder, Jason Cohen joins Krish to discuss: how predictability becomes required to withstand the pressures of scale, how Jason has consistently sought different roles (from CEO to CTO to Chief Innovation Officer) to contribute as a founder, how WP Engine set up all…
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In this episode of the Digital CX podcast, Alex Turkovic chats with Bob Mathers about personal branding on LinkedIn, the balance between human interaction and digital communication, and other strategies for customer success. They explore how storytelling, authenticity, and thoughtful use of technology can enhance customer experiences and build trus…
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William Osman is a prominent tech creator and inventive mayhem conjurer on YouTube, with over 3 million followers and nearly 200 videos that have collectively amassed over half a billion views. As the mastermind behind Open Sauce, a major creator community event that drew over 20,000 attendees, 500 exhibitors, and 150 celebrity creators, William ha…
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In the evolving world of business, customer education plays a crucial role in driving success. Yet, creating impactful, scalable programs can be challenging. Traditional methods often fall short, requiring innovative approaches to enablement and education. We’re joined by Melissa Kruminas, a global enablement leader, now at Docebo, where she focuse…
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Nick discusses early days of Gainsight and how they were able to build a new product category - Customer Success - that since has become inseparable from SaaS. BIO Nick Mehta has been Chief Executive Officer of Gainsight, a leading customer success SaaS platform provider since February 2013. Prior to Gainsight, he served as Chief Executive Officer …
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Mary Caballero, hire number 1 at Champify, shares her journey in scaling customer success at an early-stage startup. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of driving digital-first customer engagement, the importance of responding to customer feedback, and how to effectively manage key customer relationships in a rapidly growing…
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What can we learn from Nike’s last marketing pivot that failed? Is Hubspot’s AI SEO tool actually helpful? How do you define your ICP to be both people-first and fueled by data? These are the 3 big topics we’re tackling on this episode of GTM News Desk. We’re joined by SalesIntel’s CEO, Manoj Ramnani, who breaks down the importance of defining your…
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Pankaj Kedia has been a trailblazer across laptop PC, smartphone, and wearable products, having held leadership roles at Intel and Qualcomm over the last 3 decades. Now an active AI investor, advisor, mentor, and speaker, Pankaj founded 2468 Ventures in 2021 and has since made angel investments in such notable AI companies as Anthropic, Athena, Fig…
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In this Second Acts episode, Krish speaks with Lithic’s co-founder and CEO, Bo Jiang; who breaks down how Lithic (a fast-scaling, B2B infrastructure play in the card issuing space) came about as a compelling second act while running a cash-efficient, B2C startup. Bo: “Infrastructure businesses tend to trend as being horizontal vs verticalized busin…
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Have you ever struggled to get customers to see things your way, even when you know you're right? The problem might be that you're up against some powerful cognitive biases that impact how people process information and make decisions. In this eye-opening episode, Rachel chats with Dan Smaida, author of "The Psychology of Advice" and an expert in u…
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In this episode, Joydeep Sen Sarma, founder and CEO of Clearfeed, discusses the evolution of customer success in the SaaS world, emphasizing the shift from transactional support to ongoing, relationship-driven models. He also shares insights on how Clearfeed transforms Slack into a structured customer management tool, the role of AI in customer int…
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Josh Allan Dykstra is a polymath and TEDx speaker who has made significant contributions as a published author, musician, and CEO. As a sought-after coach on the future of work, Josh has collaborated with industry giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and Chanel. He founded The Work Revolution, an organization dedicated to creating energy-based wor…
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In business, the need for engaging learning experiences is staggeringly important. Yet the “how” is elusive. Conventional educational approaches don’t work well. You can be tempted to fall back on trusted methodologies only to find them to be too slow, unwieldy, or frustrating. We’re joined by Michele Wiedemer, Customer Education consultant and exp…
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In this episode of the Digital CX podcast, Jess Osborn shares insights from her career journey, discussing her experiences with customer success, account management, and scaling global teams at companies like Bazaarvoice and, currently, GoCardless. She emphasizes the importance of action-based onboarding, digital tools in renewals, and the evolving…
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How is content marketing changing in 2024?? What is up with the Meta custom AI characters? How do you make effective zero-click content? Those are the 3 big topics we're covering today, on GTM News Desk. And we're joined by Amanda Natividad, VP of Marketing at Sparktoro, to share her expertise on zero-click content. (She coined the term, after all)…
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Nick Mehta is the legendary CEO of Gainsight, a leading company in the customer success space, where he's played a pivotal role for over 11 years, growing it into a powerhouse with over 20,000 customers and $100 million in ARR. Before Gainsight, Nick was a serial entrepreneur, having led LiveOffice until its acquisition by Symantec, and co-founded …
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In this Second Acts episode, Krish speaks with The New Normal Fund’s founder and GP, Allison Pickens; who draws on her time as the former COO of Gainsight and her work with several remarkable (pre-seed to pre-IPO) SaaS companies, to illuminate some of the foundations (across people, product, and GTM) necessary for scaling up. Allison: “If you put… …
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Are you starting a new CS leadership role and feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to make a great first impression but don't know where to start? Jump into this episode to discover a step-by-step guide for onboarding yourself in a new CS Leadership role. Learn how to prioritize tasks, build relationships, and how to set yourself up for long-term succe…
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In this solo episode, I take you through the 4 Pillars of Digital Customer Success, a model I have come up with over the past years to help establish a strong foundation for a digital CS program. I also cover a few news tidbits related to CS. Join me as I walk you through the four pillars: Customer Journey Data Automation Content Chapters: 01:05 - …
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Silvio Savarese is a pioneer and AI research lead with the AI research team at Salesforce, one of the largest and most influential enterprise software companies globally. Before joining Salesforce in 2021 as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist, Silvio spent nearly 11 years in academia at Stanford, where his research focused on robotics, ma…
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In business, the need for engaging learning experiences is staggeringly important. Yet the “how” is elusive. Conventional educational approaches don’t work well. You can be tempted to fall back on trusted methodologies only to find them to be too slow, unwieldy, or frustrating. We’re joined by Michele Wiedemer, Customer Education consultant and exp…
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Rob discusses the benefits and typical terms of Venture debt. BIO Rob is the managing director SaaS Capital, a financial institute that offers debt-based growth financing as alternative, non-dilutive capital for SaaS companies. Prior to SaaS Capital Rob held senior executive roles at Lighter Capital, an alternative lender to small technology compan…
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In this episode, Alex interviews Masha Krol, CEO of Glowstick about the various innovative uses of AI in customer success to identify growth opportunities and enhance collaboration between CS and commercial teams. Masha shares her takes on the evolution of digital customer success, emphasizing the importance of leveraging AI to analyze customer con…
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What is there to know about PathFactory’s acquisition of UberFlip? How do you design a people-first marketing funnel? Where is the future of SEO headed with Google’s latest updates? Those are the 3 big topics we’re covering on this episode of GTM News Desk. And we’re joined by Gainsight’s Director of GTM Strategy & Customer Education, Nikki Engel, …
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Armen Berjikly is a serial entrepreneur and the recently appointed CTO at BetterUp, a human transformation platform founded in 2013 that employs over 3,000 coaches to help individuals achieve greater clarity, purpose, and passion through expert guidance. Before joining BetterUp, Armen co-founded Motive, which was later acquired by BetterUp, and Ken…
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In this Second Acts episode, Krish is joined by Wistia’s co-founders, Brendan Schwartz and Chris Savage, as they thoughtfully recount lessons from a path-altering decision (buying out their investors) in Wistia’s exemplary, 18-year history. Brendan: “The other thing that’s surprising is, how hard and how much work it is to build great software at s…
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Are you struggling to balance business results with employee well-being? Do you wonder how to create a high-performing team while treating them with humanity? It's time to explore the transformative impact of human-first leadership in customer success. Join Rachel Provan as she sits down with Easton Taylor, SVP of Customer Success at Gainsight, to …
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