The Customer Success Café Podcast

Hello and welcome to the 5th edition of your Customer Success Cafe Podcast where we discuss all things Customer Success and so much more!

Hold on tight as we embark on an electrifying conversation with Manasij Ganguli, the CEO of ZapScale. 

Get ready to be amazed as we explore his extraordinary journey from starting as an engineer to building startups and more.

But hey, this episode is not just an ordinary podcast.

It's an adventure that will challenge your thoughts and unlock the untapped potential of Customer Success.

Prepare yourself for an inspiring look into the mind of an innovator.

Get ready to learn about ZapScale—a revolutionary platform designed for mid-market and small businesses.

Manasij and his co-founders, Bratish Goswami and Mausmi Ambastha, have used the power of data to propel businesses to new heights in our ever-changing digital world.

But that's just the beginning.

In this exciting episode, we address the challenges faced by customer success teams, with ZapScale leading the way.

Get ready to be captivated by their data-driven approach and practical insights that redefine how we measure customer health.

And here's the best part—Artificial Intelligence.

Manasij will reveal the incredible power of AI, and its ability to predict churn, find upselling opportunities, and revolutionize your customer success efforts.

Prepare to be inspired by real-life examples that will transform your understanding of data analysis and scalability.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we uncover the secrets to maintaining a personal connection with a growing customer base.

Discover the art of combining intuition and data analysis for making the best decisions.

So, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! 

Get ready to gain wisdom, unlock success secrets, and elevate your game to new heights.

I'm your host, Hakan, Founder of the weekly Customer Success Café Newsletter and TopCSJobs.com—your go-to destination for landing your dream job in customer success.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, it's time to tune in, buckle up, and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! 

Welcome to The CS Café Podcast No. 5 with Mansij Ganguli, the visionary CEO and co-founder of ZapScale!

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you work?

Join us as we dive into the exciting world of remote work with the one and only Nadia Harris, founder of remoteworkadvocate.com.

Nadia is a remote work expert with a background in professional communication and international law, and fluency in English, German, Polish, and French.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience in HR operations, growth, and talent attraction strategies, Nadia has helped hundreds of people and worked with numerous international companies to make the transition to remote work seamless and productive.

In our interview, Nadia shares her journey as a remote work advocate and how she is dedicated to shaping change in the workplace and opening doors for people from all around the world.

From providing companies with support on talent strategy, hiring processes, onboarding, and intercultural communication, to helping individuals with resources and information on finding remote jobs, Nadia is here to support you every step of the way.

But that's not all!

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of remote work, and with it, the growth of cybercrime. Nadia sheds light on the importance of being protected and the distinction between employees and contractors in remote work. Companies must consider their risks and strengths, and employees must take responsibility for their own tax and insurance obligations.

Nadia also believes in the power of side hustles and encourages both companies and individuals to embrace change and diversity in the future of work. The future of work should be people-centric and embrace differences, and side hustles can bring personal and professional development.

So, don't wait!

Tune in to our podcast and learn all things remote work with Nadia Harris, the remote work advocate.

Embrace the future of work and join the revolution!

In my conversation with the CEO of SmartKarrot, Prithwi Dasgupta, we discussed a variety of topics related to the company's global presence and customer base, as well as the role of Customer Success in a business.

SmartKarrot is a virtual organization with a development center based in India, and has a presence in 8 countries, with a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

The company’s ideal customers are those who crossed the $10 million mark, have multiple product lines or business lines, and are focused on revenue expansion.

Prithwi explained that CS is both a philosophy and a function that should be aligned with the overall goal of shareholder value.

He believes that CS should be structured based on the specific needs of the organization and that different roles within the organization (such as sales, marketing, and product) should participate in CS operations.

A lack of clarity and structure is a common issue that leads to confusion about what customer success is and does. He also suggests that some common errors in implementing the right customer success strategy are jumping into the CS bandwagon without understanding it and hiring a few people as leaders to solve the problem.

He also believes that CS should be focused on revenue growth and that CS teams should be aligned with revenue goals. He also mentioned that some customer success managers may be perceived as “lazy”, but this is likely due to a lack of clear objectives and incentives for their role.

Prithwi also discussed the future plans of his company.

SmartKarrot's main differentiator is the use of augmented intelligence to drive more proactive operations in customer success.

They are currently working on launching new features such as "Smart Assist," which is like an Alexa for customer success.

He also talks about the evolution of customer success roles, where more collaboration among different roles such as delivery, marketing, sales, account, and finance will be necessary.

He also advises anyone in the field, including customer success managers and executives, to go for what they are passionate about and to focus on developing their skills.

In conclusion, I am beyond thrilled to have had the opportunity to interview the mastermind behind SmartKarrot, Prithwi Dasgupta!

He truly knows his stuff when it comes to customer success and blew me away with his insights on how to grow a business and achieve shareholder value.

The discussion on the use of augmented intelligence to drive more proactive operations in customer success and the evolution of customer success roles was particularly interesting.

So, folks, if you want to be in the know when it comes to customer success, you cannot miss this episode.

It's packed with gold nuggets of knowledge that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Tune in to the Customer Success Cafe Podcast for a great conversation with Prithwi!

Are you ready for an episode packed with valuable insights and inspiration?

I am thrilled to introduce you to our guest on the Customer Success Cafe Podcast, none other than the CEO of SmartKarrot, Pritwi Dasgupta.

As the leader of this innovative company, Pritwi has helped businesses worldwide improve their customer retention, upselling, adoption, and overall customer experience outcomes.

He is a true thought leader in the industry, and I can assure you, his insights and expertise will leave you with a fresh perspective on how to drive growth and success in your business.

Get ready to be inspired, educated, and motivated, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Tune in now and thank you for listening.

👉Tune in and listen to this epic interview I had the pleasure to run with Prithwi.

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Hello everyone, this is Hakan, host of the customer success cafe podcast!

I am excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, where I am interviewing the top experts in the customer success industry and beyond.

My goal is to provide you with valuable insights and tips to help you improve your customer success strategies.

Every month, I'll be featuring new guests who will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the field of customer success.

We have already lined up some amazing guests who are leaders in their respective organizations.

I invite you to tune in and listen to the Customer Success Café Podcast as I explore the latest trends and best practices in customer success.

If you are interested in being a guest on my show, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to hear from you.

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I hope you'll enjoy the show!

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