Darren Chait

Darren Chait, VP of Marketing at Calendly, discusses the secrets behind the company's explosive growth through its unique freemium model and virality. He emphasizes the importance of customer feedback in refining features and driving retention. Chait explains how simplicity and cross-functional collaboration are crucial for success, while AI is utilized to enhance user engagement. Listeners will gain insights on navigating growth metrics and the delicate balance between innovation and retaining focus on what users truly need.

Darren Chait, VP of Marketing at Calendly and co-founder of Hugo, dives into the world of meetings. He shares insights from Calendly’s recent research revealing that 81% want more meetings, but with a twist towards meaningful interactions. Discover the three types of meetings to keep and one to ditch. He also explores tech tools like Calendly and Loom to boost meeting efficiency and engagement while tackling the challenges of virtual meetings and the importance of inclusivity and collaboration.