In this episode of CELab, Eric Mistry joins us for a deep conversation into the evolving landscape of customer education, exploring how AI and automation are reshaping the field. We discuss the critical need for breaking down organizational silos and fostering a true community of practice, where educators, customer success professionals, and marketers collaborate to drive better outcomes for learners and organizations alike.

Eric shares his journey stepping into the role of Customer Education Manager at Smartcat and taking the reins of the influential Customer Education Bi-Weekly Newsletter. Together, Dave and Eric unpack the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid technological change, the importance of data, and the power of community-driven knowledge sharing. Whether you’re a practitioner, leader, or just curious about the future of customer education, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

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In this episode of CELab, co-host Adam Avramescu and special guest star Beaker Tincher from Personio sit down with Andrew Matsiavin, co-founder of Parta.io, to share the story of how their partnership transformed their approach to Customer Education. We dive deep into the challenges of legacy e-learning tools, the need for branded and differentiated learning experiences, and how Parta’s collaborative platform enabled Personio to achieve a 50% efficiency gain in course creation.

These days emerging platforms like Parta embrace partnership, innovation, and the drive to create engaging, scalable content for global audiences. Listeners will hear firsthand how Personio’s team overcame localization hurdles, streamlined collaboration with subject matter experts, and integrated AI and automation to future-proof their learning programs. The episode also explores the broader impact of treating vendors as true partners, resulting in solutions that benefit not just one company, but the entire Customer Education community. Whether you’re a learning leader, Instructional Designer, or EdTech enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

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What does it take to build a world-class customer education program in today’s fast-paced, global SaaS landscape? In this episode, Dave Derington sits down with Randon Ruggles, Director of Customer Education at Jamf, to unpack the journey from classroom teacher to industry leader. Randon shares how his team scaled from a handful of educators to a global force, leveraging modular content, short-form video, and agile operations to drive customer success and retention.

Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at Randon and his team's innovative approach to content creation, localization, and data-driven decision-making. From the power of “Jamf Shorts” to the operational backbone of Atlassian tools, Randon and Dave explore the real-world challenges and solutions that make customer education a strategic differentiator. Whether you’re a team of one or leading a global org, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

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In this electrifying episode of CELab, Adam and Dave take the opportunity to share insights and learnings from Gainsight Pulse 2025, unpacking the transformative landscape of customer education and digital success. Through candid conversations and expert insights, Dave reveals how leading organizations are reimagining customer learning in an era of AI, scaled digital experiences, and integrated customer success strategies.

Join Adam Avramescu and Dave Derington as they dissect the conference's key moments, exploring the critical intersection of community, education, and technology. From Gainsight's strategic acquisitions to the challenges of creating meaningful digital learning experiences, this episode offers a roadmap for customer education professionals navigating the complex world of modern customer success.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Davis from Cloudshare to explore the transformative world of virtual labs in customer education. Discover how cutting-edge technology is reshaping training approaches, making learning more accessible, efficient, and engaging than ever before. The conversation delves into the evolution of training methods, the impact of virtual environments, and how organizations can leverage these tools to dramatically improve customer onboarding and skill development.

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In the latest Customer Education Laboratories podcast, we sit down with Alex Levin, CEO of regal.ai, to unpack the mind-blowing future of customer interactions. We're not just talking about chatbots - we're exploring a world where AI agents handle 90% of customer support with unprecedented empathy and efficiency!

The future of AI in business is constantly changing, and this conversation unlocks a lot of interesting and relevant topics. While Regal. ai is focused on Support - this is a massively important component to learning. Check it out today!

In this episode of CELab, we chat with Kevin Dunn, Senior Manager of Customer Education & Community at Airtable, and Adam Avramescu, to dive deep into how Airtable leverages operating models and AI to scale and streamline customer education. Kevin shares how the Academy OS—built entirely on Airtable—drives efficiency in course creation, content management, and feedback analysis, while also boosting customer engagement. He walks us through how AI and relational databases are helping streamline workflows, prioritize feedback, and improve product adoption. If you're looking for ways to integrate operating models and AI into your customer education program for better scale and efficiency, this episode is a must-listen.

In this dynamic episode of CELab, Todd Kirk from BrainStorm joins with Dave Derington for a dive deep into the complex world of customer education, unveiling the "Two-Hump Problem"! What's that, you say? It's a different way to think about learning challenges that plague B2B SaaS companies working to deliver effective learning experiences. They explore how organizations can bridge the gap between small business (SMB) and Enterprise customers, transforming traditional training approaches into adaptive, personalized learning journeys.

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We also discuss a 4-square (Eisenhower Matrix) model in this talk. Here's an image to help visually demonstrate the vectors between self-directed and structured learning and how they apply to the spectrum of business, from SMB to Enterprise.

In this episode of the CELab podcast, host Dave Derington sits down with Casey Izzo from Bionic Advertising Systems to unpack an extraordinary journey of digital transformation. Learn how a small team turned their high-touch CSM-led software training into an accessible, scaled digital success experience.

Casey shares her team's remarkable achievement of developing a comprehensive academy with nearly 100 videos in months, using innovative tools like Synthesia for AI-powered narration and strategic content design, Camtasia for editing, Wistia for hosting, and Gainsight to bring it all together. Even more, with such a small team they leveraged content creation expertise through Greenmusk to accelerate delivery. The result? Over 150 certifications issued, dramatically reduced training overhead, and a learning platform that serves both customers and industry professionals.

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Whether you're a Customer Success leader, a Training Professional, or tech innovator, this episode offers a blueprint for scaling education without scaling complexity.

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This episode is a "feed drop" or crossover episode featuring Adam Avramescu and Dee Kapila's new show - CXetera! As our network grows, we will often feature other shows where you can go and continue your learning journey.

This is a topic that's relatable to all of us in the field of Customer Education: Should Customer Success Managers (CSMs) should be responsible for customer training? In this episode, Adam and Dee explore the complexities of training delivery across different company stages and contexts.

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The discussion emphasizes that while CSMs play a crucial role in customer success, specialized training is often best handled by professionals who can deliver consistent, high-quality learning experiences.

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