Evan and Dave chat with Tony Bates (Twitter/LinkedIn), CEO of Genesys.

Many factors are currently contributing to the interesting and uncharted territories in which businesses now find themselves. From the global pandemic, to the continued rise of AI and the cloud, as well as the ever-evolving understanding of customer experience. For our guest today, Tony Bates, the confluence of these forces, and a desire to constantly innovate and scale both propel and ground his work.

Tony shares some reflections on Skype, and takes us through the process he went through accepting the CEO role at Genesys. We discuss some of the changes implemented since his arrival a little less than two years ago. Tony is no stranger to industry leaders and the forefront of the tech world. He explains why his current position at Genesys is the job he "has been waiting for his whole life!" 

Our conversation covers the changes at Genesys since Tony arrived. He also unpacks the three-pronged approach to innovation that he subscribes to, underlining the importance of system synergies. We discuss balancing new talent with experienced minds, and Tony talks about the fusion of these two forces for a more successful future. 

One of the great takeaways from our chat is Tony's explanation of the idea of experience as a service, his renewed focus on the customer journey, and how this relates to their marketing strategy at the company right now.