In this conversation, Will Yuste interviews Santiago Suarez Ordoñez, co-founder and CEO of Momentum, a sales intelligence platform. They discuss the evolution of sales intelligence, the importance of building a strong sales team, and the innovative approach of 'enterprise listening' that Momentum offers. Santiago shares insights on navigating the challenges of sales as a founder, the significance of top-of-funnel strategies, and how AI is transforming the sales landscape. The conversation highlights the operational efficiencies and data quality that Momentum provides, making it a unique player in the market. In this conversation, Will Yuste and Santiago Suarez Ordonez discuss the unique positioning of Momentum in the competitive sales intelligence landscape. They explore how Momentum differentiates itself by focusing on data extraction and insights rather than just recording calls. The conversation also delves into the shift towards enterprise solutions, the evolving landscape of sales intelligence, and the importance of data ownership and control for clients.TAKEAWAYS:- Building a sales team requires time and dedication.- Top of funnel strategies are crucial for early-stage companies.- Sales is a personal, one-to-one interaction.- A strong SDR team can drive predictable results.- Operational efficiency leads to better data quality.- AI is reshaping the sales intelligence landscape.- Enterprise listening focuses on understanding customer interactions.- Retention is high when the product integrates seamlessly into workflows.- Sales teams prefer solutions that require minimal adoption effort.- Investing in SDRs can yield significant growth for startups. Momentum's unique positioning lies in its focus on data extraction rather than just sales intelligence.- The competitive landscape is crowded, making it essential to out-execute rather than keep secrets.- Data collection misalignment is a significant issue in sales processes.- Momentum aims to free sales reps from data entry tasks, allowing them to focus on selling.- Efficient time is a critical asset for businesses, and Momentum helps optimize it.- The shift to enterprise solutions has been beneficial for Momentum, especially in a challenging SMB market.- Sales intelligence tools are facing scrutiny regarding their actual value to users.- Data ownership and control are becoming increasingly important for clients in the tech space.- The future of sales intelligence involves more than just data collection; it requires actionable insights.- Building a strong execution team is crucial for success in the competitive sales intelligence market.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:37 The Concept of Enterprise Listening

01:41 The Journey of Building a Sales Team

06:28 The Importance of SDRs and Outbound Sales

12:02 Momentum's Unique Approach to Sales

19:58 Operational Efficiency and Data Accuracy

25:26 Momentum's Unique Value Proposition

32:25 Aligning Sales and Data Collection

33:05 Automating Data Wrangling with AI

34:33 Leveraging AI for Brand Building

39:29 Strategic Value of AI in Sales

46:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Sales Intelligence

48:36 Efficient Time Management with Momentum

53:22 Data Ownership and Integration

59:17 Closing Thoughts

FounderVideo Podcast Ep. 27: Santiago Suarez Ordoñez, Co-Founder, CEO at Momentum(https://www.momentum.io/)

"FV 27: Enterprise Listening & Sales Intelligence in 2025 | Santiago Suárez Ordóñez, Momentum.io"

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