BetterMe + One Signal
Challenge
Zendesk's Startup Customer Acquisition team, led by Brad Bowery, lacked visibility into their referral sources and struggled to identify high-quality startups for their program. Without proper tracking mechanisms, they risked missing out on valuable opportunities and lacked insights into their customer base.
Solution
Bowery leveraged Airtable to import data from spreadsheets, integrate it with Zendesk, and develop a custom application for startup scoring. This application allowed them to rank prospective companies based on various factors and gain a comprehensive view of their entire funnel, from application to conversion and graduation. Airtable facilitated customer communications, enabled survey creation for gathering insights, and provided a centralized workspace for the team's operations.
Result
With Airtable's implementation, the startups team experienced a significant 233% increase in referrals from partnerships. They saw a shift in the percentage of startups coming in from VC partnerships, rising from 15% to over 50%. Moreover, startups from these channels were twice as likely to be approved and three times more valuable upon graduation. Airtable's agility allowed the team to iterate quickly, saving time and resources. The success prompted leadership to expand the team's scope, with plans for further growth in the future. Bowery finds fulfillment in using Airtable to track his team's progress and collaboration, reflecting the company's overall development and growth.