This episode of the Hyperengage Podcast features Adil Saleh in conversation with Oliver Quittek, the CRO at Viio, a platform aiding in SaaS spend management for enterprises. They discuss the challenges startups and enterprises face in managing AI and SaaS expenses, emphasizing the need for a 360-degree overview of SaaS applications. Oliver details Viio's approach to discovering and optimizing SaaS tools usage, their integrations with various systems, and the importance of data security. He also highlights the shifts in responsibilities within organizations regarding SaaS spend management and how Viio assists different personas from finance to IT in achieving cost savings and compliance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on company culture, market expansion plans, and an invitation to networking events across the US by Adil Saleh.

In this episode of the Hyperengage Podcast hosted by Adil Saleh , Jacqueline Cheong, CEO and co-founder of Artie, shares insights about her company’s unique technology that optimizes time and manages data storage efficiently. Jacqueline explains how her husband, Robin Cheong, who co-founded the company and has extensive experience with databases and distributed systems, was pivotal in addressing data streaming challenges faced at companies like Zendesk and Opendoor. She discusses the evolution of their product from its inception at Y Combinator, the complexities they encountered with enterprise-level data streaming, and the importance of real-time data processing. Jacqueline also touches on AI’s role in enhancing data infrastructure, the challenges of enterprise sales cycles, and their future product roadmap, which includes expanding database support and introducing sophisticated features. Additionally, she highlights the value of her personal coach, Roz, and recommends the book The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh for leadership inspiration. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of women in leadership roles and overcoming imposter syndrome.

In this episode of the Hyperengage Podcast, Adil Saleh sits down with Kaius Meskanen, CEO of Choicely, to explore how no-code and AI are transforming mobile app development. Kaius shares his journey from architecture and military service to building Choicely, a platform that enables anyone to create production-ready mobile apps in just a day, without writing a single line of code.

They discuss how Choicely’s AI-powered builder can turn websites into mobile apps in under 90 seconds, the growing demand for native mobile experiences, and why mobile apps are becoming essential for SaaS businesses of all sizes. Kaius also dives into customer success strategies, scalability challenges, and how Choicely is making enterprise-grade apps accessible to SMBs at a fraction of the cost.

From AI agents and SDK integrations to customer adoption and retention, this episode highlights the future of app development and what it means for entrepreneurs, SaaS founders, and product teams looking to deliver world-class mobile experiences.

On this episode, host Adil Saleh interviews Dan Thomson, CEO and founder of Sensay.io, to explore Sensay's journey in the AI industry. Sensay.io is a hybrid platform focused on building hyper-personalized AI chatbots for various use cases like sales, marketing, and customer support.

Dan discusses how the concept of digital immortality inspired the platform's development and the challenges of maintaining focus in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. The conversation also covers Sensay’s efforts in customer education, the economic aspects of API usage, and the company's principles like using AI to optimize workflows.

This episode goes over the importance of niche targeting for customer acquisition and effective communication in managing remote teams.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, we welcome Simone, the founder of Sharly.ai, an AI-first platform focused on improving workflow management and operational excellence. Simone discusses the journey of onboarding a million users in the first year, challenges faced by startups, and the importance of staying grounded and data-driven.

He emphasizes the critical role of AI in enhancing productivity and the evolving landscape of automation for business functions. The conversation dives deep into customer success, retention strategies, and the future of AI in various industries, offering valuable insights for tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Join Adil Saleh and Ioanna Onasi, Co-Founder & CEO of Dextego, on the Hyperengage podcast as they explore the transformative impact of AI on sales coaching and talent development. Ioanna shares her journey from an HR and psychology background to leading an AI-powered startup focused on improving sales performance through proactive coaching and human-centered AI models.

The discussion covers Dextego's unique approach to integrating with CRM systems, the importance of specialized AI coaches, and how AI can amplify the influence and coachability of sales teams. Ioanna also highlights the significance of empathy and trust in leadership, and offers a glimpse into Dextego's future plans, including expanding into customer success and other company departments.

Join Adil Saleh and Emily Maxie, Interim SVP of Sales & Marketing at Firm360, on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they explore how Firm360’s all-in-one platform is transforming accounting firms with AI-driven sales and customer success strategies. Emily shares her journey from marketing leader to sales leadership, the importance of mastering fundamentals, and how custom GPT tools are boosting sales team efficiency. They discuss Firm360’s unique focus on accounting workflows, robust onboarding and retention processes, and building a lean, motivated team culture. Emily also offers inspiring insights on women in tech leadership and the future of SaaS innovation in niche verticals.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh speaks with Brad Micklea, the CEO and founder of Jozu. They discuss the difficulties of scaling AI models and agent workflows for enterprises. Brad shares his insights on the importance of self-hosting AI models to maintain data security and competitive differentiation. He emphasizes the challenges enterprises face, the significance of having senior engineers, and the strategic direction post-funding. The conversation touches on Jozu's focus on offering high-standard tools that blend traditional code with AI models, targeting regulated industries, and the critical role of trust and security in AI adoption.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, Adil Saleh sits down with Erik Braund, Founder & CEO of Katmai, to explore how they’re transforming the future of remote work with immersive, data-driven virtual headquarters. Erik shares the personal and generational entrepreneurial journey that led to Katmai’s creation during the COVID-19 crisis, driven by the urgent need for meaningful digital collaboration. They discuss the evolving workplace—from remote startups to global enterprises—and how Katmai is helping teams replace rigid calendars and Zoom fatigue with spontaneous, human-first interactions. Erik dives deep into their customer segments, success metrics, and how Katmai’s smart environments foster culture, productivity, and visibility. The conversation also touches on AI integration, qualitative insights, and why Katmai is building for people, not avatars.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, Adil Saleh sits down with Philippe Mizrahi, Co-founder & CEO of Linkup, to discuss how they’re building core infrastructure for AI agents to access real-time, factual data from the internet. Philippe shares the origin story of Linkup, which was created to solve the messy and inefficient way most AI applications connect to online data. They dive into how Linkup quickly became a top performer on factuality benchmarks, powering use cases across sales automation, market research, and business intelligence. Philippe also talks about their lean, engineering-driven team, product-led growth strategy, and how they’re preparing for a future where AI agents are the primary users of the web.