Join host Adil Saleh and Will Turner (CEO of GoJoe) on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they dive into how GoJoe is transforming employee wellbeing through social gamification, data, and personalized fitness experiences. Will shares how GoJoe started as a passion project aimed at solving his own motivation challenges and evolved into a B2B2C health and fitness platform used by global enterprises like PayPal and Amazon. The conversation explores GoJoe’s unique approach to engaging entire workforces—from triathletes to dog walkers—through wearable-agnostic challenges, personalized rewards, and behavioral insights. Will also unpacks the company’s shift to a SaaS model for SMEs, the role of customer success in driving adoption and ROI, and how GoJoe is becoming a data powerhouse with strategic collaborations, including one with Stanford University. The episode wraps up with a deep dive into AI's role in HealthTech and the exciting future GoJoe is building around predictive health data and employee engagement.

Join host Adil Saleh and Mark McDermott (CEO & Co-founder of ScreenCloud) on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they explore how digital signage is being reimagined to drive internal communication, engagement, and alignment across growing organizations. Mark shares how ScreenCloud evolved with a software-first mindset, turning everyday, underused screens into powerful tools for real-time visibility and messaging. He dives into the importance of fast, value-driven onboarding, seamless integrations with tools like Slack, Notion, and Salesforce, and how AI is helping teams optimize content strategy, measure impact, and scale personalized messaging—proving that even the simplest screens can become strategic assets with the right product, data, and service model.

Join Adil Saleh and Nick Wassenberg, CEO of Pluto, in this episode of the Hyperengage podcast. Where the two discuss the evolution of site search and AI's role in enhancing customer experiences. Pluto, a 10-year-old company with over 700 customers, leverages AI to simplify site search, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The two talk about the shift from traditional site search to AI-driven prompt-based experiences, noting a 95% preference for traditional search among users. Along with the importance of understanding customer needs through site search data to inform sales strategies. The two also discuss the potential of AI to streamline research and personalization, making marketing and sales more effective.

Join host Adil Saleh and Manuel Hartmann (Founder & CEO of SalesPlaybook) on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they discuss the evolution of B2B SaaS sales, emphasizing the shift from traditional playbooks to data-driven, customer-centric strategies. We discuss the importance of trust, personalization, and integrated marketing and sales efforts. Along with the rise of HubSpot as a cost-effective CRM for mid-market companies and the need for efficient revenue operations. Manuel discusses the impact of AI on sales processes, the importance of human interaction, and the challenges of customer acquisition in the current market. He shares success stories of clients using innovative outreach strategies and the growth of Sales Playbook, focusing on high-value client services.

On this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, Adil Saleh and Yannick van der Vaart (CEO of Sheetgo) discuss the evolution and impact of Sheetgo, a platform that integrates with Google Workspace and Microsoft to automate workflows, saving time for users. Yannick shares his background in building management systems and the original vision of Sheetgo, which aimed to automate processes without coding. They discuss the importance of customer education and the challenges of onboarding non-tech-savvy users. Along with the role of AI in enhancing workflows and Sheetgo’s strategy to remain horizontal across industries. Sheetgo has close to 5 million downloads and is trusted by major companies like Booking.com and Spotify.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh speaks with Pil Byriel, Co-founder and CEO of Develop Diverse, about the transformative impact of AI on the recruitment industry. Pil delves into how Develop Diverse leverages AI-driven tools to help talent acquisition teams create more inclusive, bias-free, and effective hiring processes. She highlights the challenges of integrating AI into recruitment, particularly the unintended biases that can arise from AI-generated content, and discusses the need for a balance between data-driven solutions and human judgment. Pil also shares her unique journey—from working in tech and human behavior research to founding a company focused on diversity in hiring. She reflects on the importance of diversity, employee engagement, and the role of AI in shaping the future of talent acquisition. Additionally, Pil provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of recruitment technology, the significance of cross-cultural understanding in AI development, and how Develop Diverse is positioning itself for growth in Europe and beyond.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh speaks with Frank Sondors, Co-founder and CEO of Salesforge, about the future of sales automation and AI-driven sales execution. Sondors shares insights on how Salesforge is tackling inefficiencies in traditional sales teams by leveraging AI agents to enhance productivity and reduce customer acquisition costs. He discusses the evolution of their modular software ecosystem, inspired by Apple’s seamless integration model, and explains why consumption-based pricing is a game-changer for sales organizations.

Sondors also delves into the challenges of cold email outreach, addressing the increasing scrutiny from platforms like Google and Microsoft, and outlines best practices to maintain high deliverability. Additionally, he explores the role of AI agents in outbound sales, their limitations, and the importance of a human-AI hybrid approach for optimizing results. Looking ahead to 2025, he shares his vision of building a lean and autonomous organization powered by AI-driven workflows, minimizing the need for large sales teams while maximizing efficiency.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, host Adil Saleh speak with Andreas Zimmermann, CEO of mysupply about using AI to revolutionize procurement processes. Zimmermann discusses how mysupply evolved from a simple SaaS solution into a powerful AI-driven platform leveraging generative AI and game theory. He highlights the challenges of market entry, particularly in Germany, and outlines a strategic approach to international expansion, notably into Europe and North America. Zimmermann also emphasizes the significance of maintaining a customer-centric approach, balancing startup demands with personal life, and prioritizing organic growth over external funding.

In this episode of the Hyperengage podcast, hosts Adil Saleh and Taylor Kenerson sit down with Tom Lavery, founder of Jiminny, a conversational intelligence platform designed for revenue teams, particularly sales organizations. We explore Lavery’s journey in sales leadership, the inception of Jiminny, and how it leverages AI to capture and analyze sales conversations for training, strategy, and revenue optimization. Lavery talks about the challenges of managing sales teams across multiple locations, the importance of actionable insights from AI, and the evolving role of generative AI in sales and customer interactions.

The conversation also covers Jiminy’s focus on enterprise customer success, strategies for balancing automation with human engagement, and insights into scaling a tech-driven SaaS business while maintaining a strong company culture. Lavery shares thoughts on the future of AI-powered revenue intelligence, the shift in outbound sales strategies, and the importance of aligning technology with business needs.

Join Adil Saleh in this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as he interviews Rob Whalen, the CEO and co-founder of PTO Exchange, a platform that allows employees to exchange their unused PTO.

Rob shares insights into how the idea for the company originated 11 years ago, the challenges faced in the early days, how the platform works to provide value for employees and employers, key data points on PTO usage, plans for future product enhancements, company culture and leadership principles.