In this episode of the Unchurned podcast, we are joined by our dynamic duo of experts, James Sanders (AI Implementation Strategist) and Michelle Carter (Customer Success Innovation Lead). From automated call summaries and sentiment analysis to predictive analytics and personalized customer experiences, James and Michelle will guide us through the current trends and future possibilities of AI.

Caitlin Wood, Chief Customer Officer at ZeroFox, joins hosts ⁠⁠Kristi Faltorusso⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jon Johnson⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Josh Schachter⁠⁠. They discuss the intricacies of customer success in the cybersecurity industry, along with her unique insights into the challenges and triumphs of leading a customer success organization—especially in the realm of cybersecurity, where the ROI often means that nothing happens.

Kelly McGuire, Vice President of Customer Success at Everstage, joins hosts Jon Johnson and Josh Schachter (Co-Founder & CEO of UpdateAI). They dive into how Everstage is disrupting the market, driving outcomes for its clients, and empowering a range of roles—from sales operations to account managers. Kelly shares her "comfort zone philosophy," emphasizing the importance of stepping beyond our comfort zones to foster growth and achieve success.

Rimple Patel, Chief Customer Officer at Eightfold.ai, joins host Josh Schachter, Co-Founder & CEO of UpdateAI, as she walks us through her strategic approach to leadership, including evaluating teams, aligning missions, and fostering a customer-first culture.

Lawrence Waldman, who recently stepped into a new role as Global Head of Client Experience at GLMX, shares insights from his first hundred days at the company. He discusses navigating change and scaling operations in a rapidly growing space while also highlighting his team's strong customer relationships and innovative approaches.

Andrei Negrau, CEO of Siena AI, and Chad Horenfeldt, VP of CS at Siena AI, join Jenny Calvert and Josh Schachter to discuss the intricacies of maintaining brand voice integrity in AI-driven interactions, the company's strategic focus on net dollar retention, and the unique challenges and opportunities of AI’s transformative role in e-commerce.