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Speaker Spotlight

Meet Zendesk's Speaker Spotlight—a vodcast powered by AWS. Each month, top CX leaders share insights on AI, evolving customer behaviour, and the latest trends. Watch, learn, get inspired. 

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How to accelerate customer success with people-powered AI: Reprise

How do you fuse human empathy and cutting-edge AI to drive both retention and growth at scale? Megan Bauer, VP of Customer Success at Reprise, breaks down the demo-first approach, predictive insights, and hybrid engagement playbook that powers their results.

Key takeaways:

  • Instant AI-injected demos – launch fully interactive, code-level environments in seconds to showcase “wow” moments.
  • Proactive churn prevention – leverage predictive models that flag at-risk accounts months ahead.
  • Hybrid engagement playbook – balance in-person relationship building with automated insights for seamless end-to-end CX.
  • Accelerated onboarding wins – use AI to speed implementation, boost adoption, and drive higher renewal rates.

Previous episodes

Revolutionising Property Management: How Daisy is Redefining CX with AI

How do you modernize customer experience in property management? Nir Hemed, Co-founder & CTO of Daisy, shares how technology, AI, and a customer-first approach are transforming the industry.

Key takeaways:

  • Centralised resident experience teams for scalable, high-quality service.
  • AI-powered automation to enhance efficiency while maintaining human touch.
  • Integrated technology with "Daisy Desk" inside Zendesk for seamless support.

Scaling CX Teams: Lessons from Spektrix & Zendesk

How do you scale a CX team without losing the personal touch? In this episode, Charlie Whitworth of Spektrix, a cloud-based entertainment platform, shares strategies for building high-performing CX teams.

Key takeaways:

  • Smaller, specialised teams for deeper connections
  • Client success over support, focusing on long-term growth
  • Remote work done right, with team gatherings and morale-boosting strategies

AI + Human Touch: XTRAFIT’s Approach to Smarter CX

How do you balance AI automation with real human connection? In this episode, Simon Wals of XTRAFIT, a leading German gym operator shares how AI empowers agents to personalise responses—without losing the human touch.

Key takeaways:

  • AI + human balance for smarter customer interactions
  • Vision over mission—transparency and quality first
  • Using AI as an enhancer, with complex issues handled by agents

Keeping Customers Happy in Hypergrowth – Rentoza’s CX Playbook

Scaling fast? Khosi Ncube, Chief Experience Officer at Rentoza, an online electronic retailer, shares how smart CX strategies and tech keep customers satisfied during hypergrowth.

Key takeaways: 

  • CX from day one – Building a strong foundation with Zendesk
  • Adapting to rapid growth – Utilising social channels
  • AI & data-driven CX – Automating tasks while personalising support

Scaling Customer Support with AI – HyperJar’s Success Story

With chat volumes doubling, HyperJar keeps customer satisfaction high. Jake Samson, System Manager at HyperJar, a debit card & money app, shares how they blend AI and human support to scale efficiently.

Key takeaways: 

  • AI-powered efficiency – Introducing "Hybot" - HyperJar’s self-made AI Bot
  • Back to basics – Practical solutions over complexity
  • Customer-driven innovation – Testing and refining based on real feedback

Speakers

Garrett Lawlor

VP SMB Sales, Zendesk

Megan Bauer

VP of Customer Success, Reprise

Charlie Whitworth

Strategy and Operations Lead, Spektrix

Jake Samson

Zendesk System Manager, HyperJar

Simon Wals

Project Manager CX, XTRAFIT

Khosi Ncube

Chief Experience Officer, Rentoza

Nir Hemed

Co-Founder & CTO, Daisy