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focal podcastThe Triangle of Talent: Why Too Few Founders Hire Superstars | How Anti-Selling Filters Out 90% of Candidates | The Citadel Interview Method for Detecting Excellence | Why Work-Life Balance Kills Startups | Anis Bennaceur, Co-founder & CEO of AttentionIn this episode, we dive deep into startup sales hiring with Anis Bennaceur, a masterful talent scout who's cracked the code on building exceptional early-stage teams. You'll discover why most founders hire wrong, how to spot founder-DNA in candidates, and the brutal interview techniques that filter out B-players before they contaminate your culture.Anis Bennaceur is the co-founder and CEO of Attention, a startup building AI agents that revolutionize sales conversations. A second-time founder, Attention has raised close to $20 million from Eniac, 645 Ventures, Liquid2 Ventures, and Alvin.In Today's Episode We Discuss:01:25 - The...2025-07-281h 13
Zero to OneAnis Bennaceur (Attention) - Raising $17M to reinvent B2B Sales with AI đŠFrom hacking servers at 13 to building the worldâs most powerful AI sales agent.Anis Bennaceur is the cofounder & co-CEO of Attention â the AI-powered platform transforming sales conversations into growth engines.We sat down with Anis on Zero to One to unpack his journey from early Tinder to Mixer to leading Attention, now trusted by 200+ companies.đïž What we cover in this episode:đ§ Why automating unstructured data changed everythingđ How Attention boosts conversion and forecast accuracy for sales teamsđ€ What GPT-3 unlocked for...2025-07-1055 min
The Next NextFilling the CRM Gap with AI: A Conversation with Anis BennaceurTransforming CRM with AI: Anis Bennaceur of Attention.com In this episode of 'The Next Next,' Jason Jacobs interviews Anis Bennaceur, co-founder and CEO of Attention.com, a company that automates sales operations through AI agents. They discuss the challenges of Anisâ first startup and the breakthrough moment with GPT-3 that led to the creation of Attention. The conversation covers how attention addresses CRM filling pains, the evolving role of AI agents, the balance between launching products quickly and maintaining innovation, and the future of AI in business software. Anis explains the practical applications of AI, int...2025-05-1956 min
Revenue RenegadesCracking the Code of AI Agents for SalesIn this episode of Revenue Renegades, Doug Camplejohn interviews Anis Bennaceur, founder and CEO of Attention.com. Anis shares his journey from investment banking to founding startups, culminating in the creation of Attention.com, a platform leveraging AI agents to automate sales workflows. He discusses the evolution of AI in sales, the challenges of CRM data automation, and the distinction between AI-enabled workflows and true AI agents. Anis also reveals strategies that drove Attention.comâs rapid growth, insights on pricing, and his vision for the future of AI in sales. Packed with actionable advice and industry trends, this ep...2025-04-0740 min
Surf and SalesS6E15 - Anis Bennaceur - Finally, A Founder Who Got it RightIn this episode of Surf and Sales, Richard Harris and Scott Leese interview Anis Bennaceur, CEO and co-founder of Attention.com, a platform revolutionizing sales with AI agents that automate sales conversations. Anis shares his journey from hacking web servers as a kid to working at Tinder in its early days, and then founding his own startups. The most fascinating revelation? He joined forces with his biggest competitor to create Attention.com after years of "waging war" against each other. Key highlights: Why Attention.com's AI was able to identify the exact reason a...2025-03-2444 min
SaaS Connection#153 Anis Bennaceur, CEO de Attention â LâIA au service des sales : de lâautomatisation Ă la rĂ©volution commercialeCette semaine, je reçois Anis Bennaceur, le cofondateur et CEO de Attention, une startup qui utilise l'IA pour transformer la maniĂšre dont les commerciaux travaillent et interagissent avec leur CRM.Au cours de cet Ă©pisode, nous sommes revenus sur le parcours fascinant dâAnis : de ses dĂ©buts dans la finance Ă son expĂ©rience chez Tinder, en passant par le lancement de ses premiĂšres startups avant Attention. Il partage avec nous les pivots stratĂ©giques et technologiques qui ont permis Ă Attention de passer de 0 Ă 1 million dâARR en 10 mois, ainsi que son approche du growth hacking...2025-02-071h 02
Pay Attention!Ep. 10: Adapting to Market Dynamics with Sam LevanIn this episode, we speak to Sam Levan, the Co-founder and CEO of MadKudu.Sam shares his insights on;Â Building and Scaling a Sales-Driven StartupSignal-Based Selling and AutomationKey Insights for his teamâs SuccessAnd more...2024-11-1337 min
The Bearhug Experience(Funding Recap #29) Bearhug Recruiting's Early & Growth Stage Tech Startup Funding Recap! 10/28/24Hereâs this weekâs startup funding recap:
1. Pantheon AI, led by David Mace, has raised a $25 million Series A funding round. Pantheon provides artificial intelligence-enabled architectural services that streamline processes for developers, owners, and tenants.
2. BiltOn, led by Omer Slavin, has raised a $15 million Series B funding round. BiltOn provides construction operations and risk management software tailored for owners and general contractors.
3. Carbon Ridge, led by Chase Dwyer, has raised a $9.5 million Series A funding round. Carbon Ridge develops modular onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) solutions for the maritime shipping industry to r...2024-10-2911 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 9: Leadership and Team Dynamics with Adam JayIn this episode, we speak to Adam Jay, the Co-founder and CEO of Revenue Reimagined.Adam shares his insights on; Sales leadership and team buildingEvaluating product-market fit The importance of transparency and accountability in salesAnd more...2024-10-0939 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 8: Bootstrapping with Adam RobinsonIn this episode, we speak to Adam Robinson, the CEO of Retention.com and R!B2B.Adam shares his insights on;Bootstrapping versus fundraising for growing a businessContent creation and UGCThe challenges of growth and churn in SaaSAnd more...2024-08-2142 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 7: Mastering Top-of-Funnel with Alex VaccaIn this weekâs episode, we talk to Alex Vacca, the Co-founder & COO of ColdIQ. Alex shares his insights on;The future of AI in sales Sales automation best practicesTips for a successful outbound strategyAnd more...2024-08-0742 min
Learnings at ScaleTinder, AI, and Scaling a Startup to 2MM ARR in 14 Months with Anis Bennaceur | E10Anis Bennaceur is the CEO and Co-Founder of Attention. In this episode, Anis breaks down his unconventional growth tactics, sharing what he learned from being an early employee at Tinder focused on growth, bootstrapping his first startup, and building his latest venture, Attention, to $2M ARR in just one year.
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:59) Anis' Background
(05:00) Joining Tinder and Growth Hacking
(09:16) Launching Mixer: A Network for Creatives
(17:15) Founding Attention: AI for Sales
(21:43) Growth Hacking and Experimentation Insights
(33:36) Building AI Products and Customer Focus
(40:23) Learning a...2024-07-2641 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 6: Breaking Down Silos with Jane Van SickleIn this episode, Anis interviews Jane Van Sickle, the VP of Sales at Bucketlist.Before Bucketlist, Jane led sales at Trulioo and Unbounce. She shares insights on;The value of cross-functional teamsData-driven decision makingComprehensive training for outbound salesAnd more...2024-06-1136 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 5: Scaling Revenue Operations with Mickael JordanIn this episode, Anis interviews Mickael Jordan, the Chief Revenue Officer at AgiCap.Before AgiCap, Mickael founded Augment SAS and grew it to a multinational brand. He shares insights on;Adapting to international markets Building effective sales incentivesSelling into the C-SuiteAnd more...2024-06-0445 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 4: The Future of Business Development with Saad KhanIn this episode, Anis interviews Saad Khan, the Director of Sales and Business Development at Aligned.Before Aligned, Saad was instrumental in growing Business Development teams at Enable, Dooly, and Vendr. He shares insights on;The importance of initial manual efforts when developing sales skills signal-led sales the future of the BDR roleAnd more...2024-05-2830 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 3: Going from Zero to One with Austin HughesIn this episode, Anis interviews Austin Huges, Founder at UnifyGTM. Before UnifyGTM, Austin was instrumental in helping Ramp scale to $100M ARR. He shares insights on;Going from Zero to OneThe importance of resilience for foundersHiring for growthAnd more...2024-05-2033 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 2: How to Win in Outbound Sales with Florin TatuleaIn this episode, Anis interviews Florin Tatulea, Founder at Sales Flo. Florin is one of the most respected voices in the start-up world when it comes to sales. He shares insights on;His start in the start-up & sales worldsOutbound strategiesThe benefits and potential pitfalls of automationCold-calling techniques2024-05-1329 min
Pay Attention!Ep. 1: Key Strategies for Successful Go-to-Market Execution (with David Barron)In this episode Anis interviews David Barron, Director of Product Strategy & GTM at HubSpot. David has been instrumental in taking HubSpot to its status as a global brand. In this episode he shares insights on;The early days at HubSpot and key growth strategiesEffective implementation of intent dataTransitioning between sales and product rolesRetaining top talentLaunching new products2024-05-0738 min
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Bridge the Gapâą by Revenue ReimaginedEpisode #25 The POWER of Customer Conversations đŁïž ft. Anis BennaceurIn today's episode, we're joined by multi-time Founder Anis Bennaceur.Anis currently serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Attention - a next-generation sales conversational platform helping businesses achieve their full potential, with generative AI. He is one of the BEST growth hackers in the B2B space, and has already had a successful exit from his first company.During today's show, Anis shares his insider secrets on:- Why you should be IGNORING all of your competition - and listening to your CUSTOMERS instead.- How to properly leverage A...2024-01-0329 min
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalHow Attention is helping sales reps sell faster with Anis BennaceurIn this podcast episode, Anis, the founder of Attention, shares his journey from being a self-taught coder to starting his own sales intelligence tool. He discusses the challenges he faced in his previous startup, Mixer, which led him to create Attention Tech. Anis highlights the importance of understanding the pain points of sales professionals and using AI to address them. He shares insights on effective sales strategies, the significance of positive response rates, and the importance of personalization in outreach efforts, and much more! Timestamps The journey into startups (00:00:47) Challenges in sales operations (00:03:35)2023-11-3036 min
Comptoir IA đïžđ§ đ€Anis Bennaceur - Attention Anis est un serial entrepreneur passionnĂ© par le code qui a crĂ©Ă© Attention avec son ancien concurrent principal pour booster les Ă©quipes commerciales avec lâIA ! Il Ă©tudie ce qui peut ĂȘtre fait avec GPT3 depuis juillet 2020. AprĂšs avoir interviewĂ© plus de 100 head of sales, il crĂ©e le produit qui rĂ©pond Ă leur besoin Ă lâaide de lâIA, pour mieux vendre et aussi pour intĂ©grer automatiquement toutes les donnĂ©es dans les CRM (ce que personne ne veut faire). Il pense que lâIA va sauver la productivitĂ© des entreprises et quâelle va avoir un impact similaire Ă celui...2023-03-2047 min