Hyperengage & Dextego
Across the Funnel
Across the Funnel is a weekly, interview-style podcast series uncovering bits of knowledge from some of the greatest minds in tech. We dig into concrete GTM moves across sales, customer success, and account management so you can build revenue that lasts. Powered by hyperengage & DextegoWant to join in as a guest, drop an email at podcast@hyperengage.io
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Jun 9, 2026
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Episodes
Ep # 140: Scaling SaaS Success: Mastering Marketplaces with Johan Aussenac (CEO, WeTransact) 01.05.2025 46:30
Join Adil Saleh and Johan Aussenac , Co-Founder and CEO of WeTransact , on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast. The two dive into the world of SaaS solutions for Microsoft Azure Marketplace, exploring how WeTransact simplifies the process for software vendors to publish, sell, and scale on the platform. Johan shares his journey from his time at Microsoft to founding WeTransact, a company focus...
Ep #139: The $32,000 Hiring Mistake: One Bad Hire Could Bankrupt You ft. Alexandre Duffaut (CEO & Co-founder, Noota) 30.04.2025 43:55
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, Adil Saleh and Alexandre Duffaut discuss the evolution of AI in recruitment since 2020, highlighting the transformation of workflows and job functions. Duffaut, co-founder and CEO of Noota , explains how Noota's AI-driven platform helps hiring managers and recruiters by automating tasks, improving data centralization, and providing actionable insights. T...
Ep #137: Driving Ecommerce Growth with Smart Data Algorithms ft. Sahin Secil (CEO, heybooster) 29.04.2025 18:54
Join host Adil Saleh and Sahin Secil , Co-founder and CEO of heybooster , on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they explore how heybooster is reshaping ecommerce analytics through custom-built algorithms and actionable insights. Sahin shares his journey from developer to data analyst to founder, revealing how a hands-on consulting background led to the creation of a scalable solution for...
Ep # 138: Founders Don't Buy, They Partner ft. Jagath Narayan (CEO, Ordoro) 24.04.2025 57:30
Join Adil Saleh and Jagath Narayan , CEO of Ordoro , in this episode of the Hyperengage podcast. Where the two discuss the evolution of e-commerce order and inventory management through technology. Ordoro, a 15-year-old company serving direct-to-consumer businesses, leverages technology to help small to mid-sized brands manage their online sales across platforms like Shopify and Amazon. The two ta...
Ep # 136: Solving Half-Adopted Cloud Challenges in a $10B Market ft. Paul Dudley (Streamkap, CEO) 17.04.2025 47:01
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast , join host Adil Saleh and Paul Dudley (founder of Streamkap ) where the two discuss the evolution of data movement from batch processing to real-time streaming in this $10s of billions dollar industry. Streamkap, founded four years ago, aims to simplify data streaming, offering low latency and reduced maintenance. Dudley highlighted the platform's su...
Ep #135: Scaling Employee Engagement with a Data-First SaaS Approach ft. Will Turner (CEO, GoJoe) 15.04.2025 38:27
Join host Adil Saleh and Will Turner (CEO of GoJoe ) on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they dive into how GoJoe is transforming employee wellbeing through social gamification, data, and personalized fitness experiences. Will shares how GoJoe started as a passion project aimed at solving his own motivation challenges and evolved into a B2B2C health and fitness platform used by global en...
Ep # 134: Turning Screens into Strategic Assets ft. Mark McDermott (CEO, ScreenCloud) 10.04.2025 51:46
Join host Adil Saleh and Mark McDermott (CEO & Co-founder of ScreenCloud ) on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they explore how digital signage is being reimagined to drive internal communication, engagement, and alignment across growing organizations. Mark shares how ScreenCloud evolved with a software-first mindset, turning everyday, underused screens into powerful tools for real-t...
Ep # 133: Connecting Content to Business Outcomes with Nick Wassenberg (CEO, Cludo) 08.04.2025 35:27
Join Adil Saleh and Nick Wassenberg , CEO of Pluto , in this episode of the Hyperengage podcast . Where the two discuss the evolution of site search and AI's role in enhancing customer experiences. Pluto, a 10-year-old company with over 700 customers, leverages AI to simplify site search, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The two talk about the shift from traditional site search to AI-d...
Ep #132: Trust Crisis: Why B2B Sales Are Changing ft. Manuel Hartmann (Founder & CEO, SalesPlaybook) 03.04.2025 56:54
Join host Adil Saleh and Manuel Hartmann (Founder & CEO of SalesPlaybook ) on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they discuss the evolution of B2B SaaS sales, emphasizing the shift from traditional playbooks to data-driven, customer-centric strategies. We discuss the importance of trust, personalization, and integrated marketing and sales efforts. Along with the rise of HubSpot as a co...
Ep # 131: How AI Eliminated Our CFO Overnight ft. Yannick van der Vaart (CEO, Sheetgo) 28.03.2025 54:37
On this episode of the Hyperengage podcast , Adil Saleh and Yannick van der Vaart (CEO of Sheetgo) discuss the evolution and impact of Sheetgo , a platform that integrates with Google Workspace and Microsoft to automate workflows, saving time for users. Yannick shares his background in building management systems and the original vision of Sheetgo, which aimed to automate processes without coding....
Ep # 130: AI-Driven Recruitment: Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition and Bias-Free Hiring ft. Pil Byriel (Co-founder & CEO, Develop Diverse) 27.03.2025 49:16
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh speaks with Pil Byriel , Co-founder and CEO of Develop Diverse , about the transformative impact of AI on the recruitment industry. Pil delves into how Develop Diverse leverages AI-driven tools to help talent acquisition teams create more inclusive, bias-free, and effective hiring processes. She highlights the challenges of integrating AI...
Ep # 129: The Future of Sales: AI Agents, Automation, and Scaling Smarter ft. Frank Sondors (Co-founder & CEO, Salesforge) 25.03.2025 1:03:05
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh speaks with Frank Sondors , Co-founder and CEO of Salesforge , about the future of sales automation and AI-driven sales execution. Sondors shares insights on how Salesforge is tackling inefficiencies in traditional sales teams by leveraging AI agents to enhance productivity and reduce customer acquisition costs. He discusses the evolution...
Ep # 128: Leveraging AI for Smarter Procurement ft. Andreas Zimmermann (CEO, mysupply) 13.03.2025 44:18
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh speak with Andreas Zimmermann , CEO of mysupply about using AI to revolutionize procurement processes. Zimmermann discusses how mysupply evolved from a simple SaaS solution into a powerful AI-driven platform leveraging generative AI and game theory. He highlights the challenges of market entry, particularly in Germany, and outlines a stra...
Ep # 127: The Future of AI in Sales & Customer Success: Insights to Action ft. Tom Lavery (President & Founder, Jiminny) 19.02.2025 46:16
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, hosts Adil Saleh and Taylor Kenerson sit down with Tom Lavery , founder of Jiminny , a conversational intelligence platform designed for revenue teams, particularly sales organizations. We explore Lavery’s journey in sales leadership, the inception of Jiminny, and how it leverages AI to capture and analyze sales conversations for training, strategy, and...
Ep # 126: From Dinner Idea to 250,000 Users: Turning Unused PTO into Meaningful Benefits ft. Rob Whalen (CEO & Co-founder, PTO Exchange) 15.11.2024 46:15
Join Adil Saleh in this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as he interviews Rob Whalen , the CEO and co-founder of PTO Exchange , a platform that allows employees to exchange their unused PTO. Rob shares insights into how the idea for the company originated 11 years ago, the challenges faced in the early days, how the platform works to provide value for employees and employers, key data points on...
Ep # 125: Merging Heap, Hotjar, and ContentSquare: Building a Unified Customer Success Strategy ft. Tushar Bansal (SVP of Customer Success, ContentSquare) 12.11.2024 45:54
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, Adil Saleh interviews Tushar Bansal from ContentSquare , delving into the company's transition post-merger with Hotjar. Tushar was previously the head of global customer support and success operations at Heap Analytics before its acquisition by ContentSquare. We talk about leading customer success teams and operations through a major company acquisition...
Ep # 124: The Future of Conversation Intelligence: A Deep Dive with Grain's Jeff Whitelock & Mike Adams 01.11.2024 49:14
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, Jeff Whitlock and Mike Adams , the founders of Grain , share their journey and insights on scaling conversational AI for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Here we explore the challenges, strategies for growth, and the evolving landscape of AI in the startup world. Initially focused on creating a collaborative design experience, Grain has now inco...
Ep # 123: Automating 70% of Common Deal Tasks with AI ft. Derek & Tim (Co-founders, Socratics.ai) 22.07.2024 38:27
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, join Tim Eun , Derek Boman , and Adil Saleh as they delve into the transformative power of Socratics.ai , a productivity platform designed to expedite deal-making for VC and equity firms. Co-founder Derek Boman, a product-centric CTO with a robust background in user experience design for financial services, and Tim Eun, an entrepreneur with a finance bac...
Ep # 122: Doubling Customer Base to 1000+, Growth Strategies from PeopleForce's CCO Alexandra Sagaydak 17.07.2024 41:48
In this episode, Adil Saleh interviews Alexandra Sagaydak , the Chief Customer Officer at PeopleForce , an all-in-one HR platform for managing employee life cycles. They discuss Alexandra's career growth from Director to CCO, PeopleForce's geographic expansion plans, taking a strategic approach to implementing AI, balancing high-touch onboarding with scale and automation, using ideal custo...
Ep # 121: From LMS365 to Zensai - Amie Weizer's Journey in Enabling Human Success (Director, Zensai) 12.06.2024 33:15
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh interviews Amie Weizer , Director of Global Operational Excellence at Zensai , a talent management platform for Microsoft-focused organizations. They discuss Amie's journey over the past few years helping the company rebrand and expand into additional products beyond learning management. The conversation covers building a culture focu...
Ep #120: Selling Smarter with AI: A Sales Leader's Playbook ft. Bhavan Kochhar (VP Sales, inFeedo) 06.06.2024 39:40
In this episode of Hyperengage Podcast, Adil Saleh interviews Bhavan Kochhar , VP of Sales at inFeedo. Bhavan shares his insights on enterprise sales and how AI is impacting the industry. They discuss inFeedo's people analytics platform, Amber, and how it helps companies understand employee engagement and retention. Other topics include sales strategies, customer success, and employee attritio...
Ep 119: The SEO Trap: Avoiding Over-Reliance on a Single Acquisition Channel ft. Nate Matherson (CEO, Positional) 27.05.2024 40:28
In this episode, host Adil Saleh interviews Nate Matherson , founder and CEO of Positional . They discuss how Nate has pivoted from previous startups into building Positional, a content optimization and SEO platform. The talk about the importance of picking the right keywords, creating high-quality content that adds value, and being patient with SEO as a long-term strategy for startups.
Ep #118: The AI Solution for Streamlining RFPs ft. Gaurav Nemade (Co-Founder, Inventive) 22.05.2024 30:19
In this episode of the Hyperengage Podcast, host Adil Saleh interviews Gaurav Nemade , co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Inventive , an AI-powered RFP automation platform. They discuss Gaurav's background working in AI and payments at Google, how the idea for Inventive came about, the $700 billion RFP market and how Inventive aims to help sales teams respond faster, as well as the compan...
Ep # 117: From Startup to Global: How Metric's Fintech Expansion Reached 30 Countries in a Month ft. Meenah Tariq (Founder & CEO) 08.05.2024 1:01:29
In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh interviews Meenah Tariq , the CEO and founder of Metric , a financial analytics tool built to help small business owners and entrepreneurs gain actionable insights on the health of their businesses. Meenah discusses the challenges and successes of building a tech company, particularly in a non-tech-savvy environment like Pakistan. She ela...
Ep # 116: Balancing Innovation and Scalability in B2B Data Integration: Insights and Industry Trends ft. Peter Fishman (CEO & Co-founder, Mozart Data) 06.05.2024 1:06:43
In this comprehensive interview with Adil Saleh and Saad Ali from the Hyperengage podcast, Peter Fishman , CEO and co-founder of Mozart Data , shares insights into the company's origins, its mission, and its approach to simplifying data centralization for B2B companies. Fishman highlights his journey from academia to technology, emphasizing the pivot from complex data analysis to making data a...
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