TechSurge: Deep Tech Podcast

Host Sriram Viswanathan speaks with Andy Lee and Anand Chandrasekaran from Crescendo AI about the transformative impact of AI on the customer service and call center industry. The conversation covers Crescendo's unique approach to integrating AI in business process outsourcing, the dynamics of the sector, and the potential future of human-AI collaboration. Discover how AI is poised to disrupt and enhance the BPO industry, and why Crescendo AI is at the forefront of this technological revolution.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI in Customer Service
02:48 Dynamics of the Contact Center Industry
06:09 Crescendo AI: Founders and Vision
08:58 AI's Impact on Customer Interactions
11:54 Technical Architecture of Crescendo AI
15:06 Market Strategy and Customer Experience
17:56 Scaling and Growth of Crescendo AI
21:03 Future of AI in Customer Service
24:00 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Links
https://crescendo.ai/
https://www.alorica.com/
https://www.generalcatalyst.com/

Show Notes

Host Sriram Viswanathan speaks with Andy Lee and Anand Chandrasekaran from Crescendo AI about the transformative impact of AI on the customer service and call center industry. The conversation covers Crescendo's unique approach to integrating AI in business process outsourcing, the dynamics of the sector, and the potential future of human-AI collaboration. Discover how AI is poised to disrupt and enhance the BPO industry, and why Crescendo AI is at the forefront of this technological revolution.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI in Customer Service
02:48 Dynamics of the Contact Center Industry
06:09 Crescendo AI: Founders and Vision
08:58 AI's Impact on Customer Interactions
11:54 Technical Architecture of Crescendo AI
15:06 Market Strategy and Customer Experience
17:56 Scaling and Growth of Crescendo AI
21:03 Future of AI in Customer Service
24:00 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Links
https://crescendo.ai/
https://www.alorica.com/
https://www.generalcatalyst.com/


What is TechSurge: Deep Tech Podcast?

The TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast explores the frontiers of emerging tech, venture capital, and business trends, with conversations tailored for entrepreneurs, technologists, and investment professionals. Presented by Celesta Capital, and hosted by Founding Partners Nic Brathwaite, Michael Marks, and Sriram Viswanathan. Send feedback and show ideas to techsurge@celesta.vc.

Each discussion delves into the intersection of technology advancement, market dynamics, and the founder journey, offering insights into the vast opportunities and complex challenges ahead. Episode topics include AI, data center transformation, blockchain, cyber security, healthcare innovation, VC investment trends, tips for first-time founders, and more.

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