Cofounder at Directly. Past ventures include ShopWell, Visible Path, EMusic, IUMA. Yale, MKA. SF NY. Easily talked into a beer or run.

Joined July 2007
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7 Mar 2022
Anytime I think a tech problem I'm working on is hard, I watch this video youtu.be/2rXrGH52aoM

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10 Sep 2020
I’m honored that @Directly has been awarded a silver @TheStevieAwards for our corporate response to COVID-19. There’s more work to be done, but I’m incredibly proud of this team. hubs.ly/H0vYKL_0
9 Sep 2020
.@monkeybrainsnet what are the dimensions of your roof antenna?
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26 Aug 2020
The support automation revolution is here to stay, and more companies are utilizing #VirtualAgents for #CustomerService than ever before. I share my thoughts on the topic on @smartcustserv. hubs.ly/H0v615q0
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18 Aug 2020
Join us for today's webinar, where @Directly CEO @mikejdelacruz and Forrester Principal Analyst @iangjacobs will discuss Forrester’s 90-day COVID-19 Response Plan for customer service. hubs.ly/H0tJGt00

10 Jul 2020
The latest byline from @Directly CEO @mikejdelacruz speaks to the importance of human empathy when working with #AI. Learn more on @Forbes hubs.ly/H0sptPC0

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20 May 2020
Today, @Directly announced $11 million in new funding from @TrianglePeak and @TobaCapital to complete a $31M round. In addition, we introduced a new partner ecosystem and robust APIs designed to help #custserv leaders best leverage our platform. Learn more.hubs.ly/H0qJ0yK0
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19 May 2020
Thrilled to share that the @Directly team has been nominated for this year’s People’s Choice @TheStevieAwards for Favorite New Products! You can vote for our team now through July 15. hubs.ly/H0qG1ds0
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18 May 2020
I’m happy to share that @Directly has been awarded a bronze @TheStevieAwards for our #AI / #ML solutions! Thank you, team, and congratulations! hubs.ly/H0qF2hv0
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27 Mar 2020
During this crisis, #contactcenters are experiencing an increase in volume, and many are turning to #AI for help. @Directly is committed to helping our customers, adapting to their needs, and helping provide quick, empathetic support. Via @VentureBeat. hubs.ly/H0nYhGT0

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17 Mar 2020
During the #COVID-19 pandemic, many #contactcenters are asking their employees to work from home and the transition can be challenging. Join @Directly on 3/24 to learn about the key strategies to keep your #custserv working to meet customer needs remotely. hubs.ly/H0nF2DV0

24 Feb 2020
Training from human experts can give #virtualagents the tools they need to reach a whole new level of functionality. Read my latest byline in @Forbes. hubs.ly/H0n88h90

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12 Feb 2020
Directly is recruiting a Director of Expert Operations to lead the design of the next generation of Directly's supply-side Expert Ops. Please forward this link to friends who've built or owned large pieces of the supply-side of a two-sided marketplace. bit.ly/3bBOrcu

28 Jan 2020
There’s no one I trust more to take the help than @mikejdelacruz to lead @Directly into the future as the new CEO! (But don’t worry, I’m not retiring to the Caribbean Islands just yet – I’m the new VP of Platform!) hubs.ly/H0mMRXQ0

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