[SaaS Series] Transforming Customer Experience With Rishi Rana

Rishi Rana is the CEO of Cyara, a global leader in AI-powered customer experience assurance, helping top brands deliver seamless interactions across voice, digital, and AI channels. Under his leadership, Cyara has expanded testing to 135+ countries, partnered with 330+ carriers, won the 2024 Silver Stevie Award for CX Transformation, and serves clients like Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, and Walmart. With 25+ years in enterprise SaaS — including over a decade at Microsoft — Rishi is passionate about using technology to enhance customer journeys and operational efficiency, with expertise in omnichannel assurance and generative AI.

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Customer experience can make or break a brand, but delivering seamless interactions across every channel is easier said than done. How can companies ensure their customers always receive fast, accurate, and consistent service, no matter how they reach out?

According to Rishi Rana, a seasoned SaaS leader with over 25 years of experience, the key lies in testing, monitoring, and continuously optimizing every customer interaction. He highlights the importance of understanding customer intent, reducing friction, and automating processes to reach where humans cannot. By leveraging AI and advanced testing tools, businesses can ensure omnichannel consistency, prevent failures before they happen, and create experiences that truly retain customers. This approach transforms not only operational efficiency but also customer trust and loyalty.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Rishi Rana, CEO of Cyara, to talk about transforming customer experience with AI-powered solutions. They discuss automating contact center workflows, ensuring seamless omnichannel interactions, and leveraging generative AI for smarter service. He also shares his insights on enterprise implementation strategies and lessons from leading global teams.