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The Ticket: Discover the Future of Customer Service, Support, and Experience, with Intercom

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Apr 3, 2025 • 35min

The Future of Customer Experience Starts with Smarter Listening

Customer experience is only as strong as the feedback that shapes it but fewer customers are speaking up. In this episode, Isabelle Zdatny, Head of Thought Leadership at the Qualtrics XM Institute, joins Intercom’s VP of Customer Support Declan Ivory to unpack the decline in customer feedback – and what it means for businesses aiming to deliver world-class experiences. They explore the trust gap, survey fatigue, and rising expectations, and explain why great CX now depends on smarter, faster listening. From adaptive surveys to AI-powered insights, they reveal how leading companies are transforming how they capture feedback and continuously improve the customer journey.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D2f-8ATNvZA?si=thBjoaNFvr3M1-2cFollow the people:https://www.linkedin.com/in/decivory/https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-zdatny-ccxp-xmp-85932667/Newsletters:Sign up for The Ticket: A twice-monthly newsletter bursting with all the insights, trends, tips, and assets your team needs to embrace the future of customer service. https://www.intercom.com/blog/newsletterSign up for Intercom on Product: a monthly newsletter sharing our latest thinking on building and designing great products, and how that's changing in the age of AI.https://inter.com/productpodcastFollow The Ticket podcast:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ticket-discover-the-future-of/id996103731Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zlcXgcd2kX9E4cbQTCsR9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCIldMZCaFrn43ZNAiw00icA-nRW5wVFRSS Feed https://art19.com/shows/inside-intercomSay hi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intercom/X: https://x.com/intercomGet a free trial of Fin, our breakthrough AI chatbot, here: https://www.intercom.com/finwww.intercom.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 39min

The Hidden Cost of Misdiagnosing Customer Issues (And How AI Can Help)

Maxime Manseau, VP of Support at Birdie, shares insights on effective customer support operations. He discusses the hidden costs of misdiagnosing customer issues, highlighting that prolonged resolution times lead to frustrated customers and exhausted agents. Manseau emphasizes the importance of AI tools, like Birdie’s unique reverse screen recording feature, to enhance issue understanding. The conversation also touches on the need for empathy in support roles and the irreplaceable value of human interaction in an increasingly automated landscape.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 19min

Built For You Spring '25: Fin Can Now See, Speak, and Take Action

In this discussion, Brian Donoghue, VP of Product at Intercom, dives into the exciting enhancements of their AI agent, Fin. He reveals how Fin can now process multimedia inputs and features real-time translation to elevate customer interactions. The conversation shifts to AI's role in revolutionizing support, emphasizing empathy in automated interactions. Brian also showcases Fin's capabilities in managing complex tasks like refunds through advanced automation, ultimately transforming customer service across multiple platforms.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 45min

An AI-first approach: How RB2B created a lean, scalable support system

Robb Clarke, Head of Technical Operations at RB2B, is a whiz at scaling customer operations with AI. In this discussion, he reveals how the implementation of Fin AI Agent addresses 65% of inquiries automatically, freeing up over 132 hours monthly for his team. Robb shares insights on building trust in AI interactions, the evolution of customer support roles, and why embracing AI sooner rather than later is essential. His practical advice offers valuable lessons for any team looking to enhance their customer service.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 31min

Navigating a new era of AI-first customer service

Ruth O'Brien, Senior Director at Intercom, is a powerhouse in AI-first customer service transformation. She discusses the crucial insights from Intercom’s 2025 Customer Service Transformation Report. Ruth dives into how AI is reshaping support roles, boosting efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. She addresses the acceleration of AI adoption and evolving team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful implementation for better service quality. The shift from skepticism to success regarding AI adds a motivational touch to the conversation.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 38min

Why Anthropic chose Fin to transform their customer support

Emily Lampert, Head of Product Support at Anthropic and former support leader at Stripe, shares insights on AI's transformative role in customer service. She reveals how Anthropic chose to partner with Intercom to optimize support while maintaining human expertise. Key topics include the strategic integration of AI, the efficiency gains from hackathons, and the balance between AI and personalized service. Emily emphasizes the need for ongoing evaluation of AI tools to improve customer experiences and manage complex inquiries effectively.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 28min

AI, psychology, and the future of customer support: Insights from Synthesia's Head of Support

Constantina Samara, Head of Customer Support at Synthesia, dives into how her psychology background shapes AI-driven customer service. She shares her journey into support and highlights AI's transformative role in enhancing efficiency and customer experience. Constantina discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI, the importance of knowledge content in support, and how user advocacy informs better content management. She emphasizes empowering support teams to focus on impactful interactions, making customer engagement more meaningful.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 30min

Scaling Customer Support with AI: Nuuly’s Winning Formula

Natalie Hurst, Director of Customer Success at Nuuly, shares her expertise in implementing AI for customer support at the sustainable clothing rental service. She discusses the balance between AI and human interaction to maintain high customer satisfaction. Key subjects include the challenges faced during AI integration, the transformation of customer support roles, and the importance of nurturing relationships in the rapid digital landscape. Her vision emphasizes blending empathy with technology to enhance service quality and future-proof customer experiences.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 29min

A Day in the Life of a Support Operations Analyst

Kevin Furlong, a Customer Support Operations Analyst at Intercom, shares his insights on optimizing support tools and strategies. He discusses the balance between proactive and reactive approaches in support operations, emphasizing data-driven decision-making. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration with product teams and adapting strategies in the age of AI. Kevin also touches on fostering a continuous improvement mindset and the critical role of effective communication in enhancing customer experience.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 29min

The art of AI change management: CS insights from Angelo Livanos of Lightspeed Commerce

Angelo Livanos, who leads support at Lightspeed Commerce, shares his extensive experience in transforming customer service through AI innovations. He dives into the integration of AI tools like Finn and CoPilot and discusses the vital role of change management in this process. The conversation highlights how AI is reshaping support skills and enhancing engagement strategies for better customer experiences. Angelo also emphasizes the importance of adapting workflows and team collaboration amidst these technological shifts.

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