Our MIssion

Creating zero effort, exceptional customer experiences.

The dedicated platform for some of the most innovative customer service brands in the world.

Core Values

Customer obsessed

Be open

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One Krew

Win
with data

Work fast 

and iterate

The Kustomer story

Meet Brad Birnbaum and Jeremy Suriel, two pioneers who’ve been shaking up the enterprise tech world for over 20 years. Their story starts in 1994 with eShare Technologies, where they revolutionized enterprise e-commerce by introducing large-scale chat for customer support for companies like 1800Flowers, AOL, Sprint, Dell and Microsoft.

Fast forward to 2009, Brad and Jeremy launched Assistly, grabbing attention from heavy hitters like Twitter and Spotify. They were transforming the way customers did business so quickly that within 18 months Salesforce snapped them up, turning Assistly into Desk.com.

But here’s the twist – while at Salesforce, they saw an opportunity: a chance to improve how companies relate to their customers. Customer needs were evolving. They saw customers as people, not tickets, and envisioned a seamless omnichannel experience. Frustrated with the limitations, they had an epiphany – it was time for a change.

Enter Kustomer, founded in 2015. Think of it as a customer service revolution, putting the customer at the heart of the experience. Brad and Jeremy went stealth, perfecting a platform that is more than just a CRM – it’s a game-changer. Companies quickly started to see the value of the Kustomer platform – leveraging CRM Data with Omnichannel Support and using Advanced Automations to automate routine and mundane tasks.

By 2020, even Facebook (now Meta) couldn’t ignore Kustomer’s impact, acquiring the company to enhance communication between businesses and people. But the story doesn’t end there. In 2023, Meta spun out Kustomer to let it continue its mission of revolutionizing customer service.

So, why should you listen to Kustomer? Because they’re not just part of the customer service story – they’re rewriting it. From pioneering chat rooms to reimagining customer experiences, Kustomer stands at the forefront of customer service innovation. And that’s the Kustomer story – a journey of continuous reinvention and relentless pursuit.

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Leadership

The Leadership team is responsible for bringing our mission to life. Together, this team brings over 150+ years of experience in the Customer Experience space. We are passionate about our clients and the customers they care for.

Brad Birnbaum

CEO & Co-Founder

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Jeremy Suriel

CTO & Co-Founder

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Douglas Hanna

President & COO

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Tanya Livingstone

Chief of Staff to the CEO 
& Chief People Officer

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Gabe Larsen

Chief Marketing Officer

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Lauren Gold

Chief Customer Officer

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Mike Chapin

Chief Legal Officer & 
VP of Finance

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Mike Blake

VP of Engineering

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