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Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) is a leading provider of cloud-based software, specializing in delivering AI-enhanced business solutions that are easy to use. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks serves over 67,000 customers worldwide, including prominent names like American Express, Blue Nile, Bridgestone, and Databricks.
Core Offerings:
- Freshdesk: A comprehensive customer support software streamlining communication across multiple channels, such as email, phone, chat, and social media. It’s utilized by over 100,000 companies, including Honda and Cisco.
- Freshservice: An IT service management solution that boosts efficiency with features like automations, virtual agents, and a multilingual knowledge base. Notable users include Porsche eBike Performance.
- Sales and Marketing Automation: Tools designed to enhance customer acquisition and engagement, supporting businesses in their growth journey.
Global Reach: Freshworks generates revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and other regions, demonstrating its widespread influence and customer base.
Recent Innovations and Achievements:
- Monos leveraged Freshworks to deflect 80% of customer queries and boost sales by 500%.
- Collaboration with AWS to deliver modern, AI-powered business software.
- Porsche eBike Performance improved IT service delivery and employee experience using Freshservice.
Leadership Transition: Founder and CEO Girish Mathrubootham has transitioned to Executive Chairman, while President Dennis Woodside has taken over as CEO. Woodside brings extensive experience, having previously worked at Dropbox and Google.
Freshworks continues to innovate, focusing on AI and customer experience enhancements. Its products are designed for immediate business impact, making it a valuable partner for companies seeking to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) announced the granting of significant equity awards to Dennis Woodside, its new President and director, under the 2022 Inducement Plan. The equity awards include a restricted stock unit for 1,732,501 shares and an option to purchase 1,776,780 shares at an exercise price of $13.61. These awards are part of Woodside's induction into the company and will vest over four years, with the first portion vesting on September 1, 2023. This move aims to incentivize long-term commitment and performance.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) announced the appointment of Dennis Woodside as President, effective September 1, 2022. Woodside, previously a key executive at Impossible Foods, Dropbox, and Google, will lead the company's global operations and strategy. CEO Girish Mathrubootham expressed enthusiasm for Woodside's experience in scaling global operations, which is expected to support the company’s vision and product innovation. Freshworks reaffirmed its financial outlook for Q3 and the full year 2022, maintaining previously released earnings estimates.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) announced that Databricks has expanded its use of the Freshservice platform across various departments, supporting the tripling of its IT workforce. This expansion aids in onboarding new hires and enhancing employee engagement for Databricks' over 4,000 employees. The software simplifies processes, such as HR document management, which reduces administrative overhead. Freshservice has improved ticket resolution speed by 23% year-over-year, significantly benefiting companies by decreasing resolution times by over seven hours.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), a prominent software company, will have Tyler Sloat, Chief Financial Officer, speak at the Oppenheimer 25th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on August 9, 2022, at 9:25 a.m. PT. The event will be accessible via audio webcast on the Freshworks investor relations website. Freshworks, headquartered in San Mateo, California, serves over 58,000 customers worldwide, including notable brands like Bridgestone and Klarna, focusing on user-friendly business software.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) reported a robust second quarter for 2022 with revenue reaching $121.4 million, a 37% year-over-year growth, and 40% when adjusted for constant currency. However, it faced a GAAP loss from operations of $(67.4) million, worsening from $(6.4) million in Q2 2021. The net cash used in operating activities was $(6.8) million, contrasting with previous cash generation. Despite challenges, the company reported a strong customer growth rate and net dollar retention rate of 111%.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) announced a new integration of its customer support solutions with Google’s Business Messages. This enhancement allows businesses to interact with customers via Google Maps and Search, enabling faster responses and improved accessibility. The integration aims to streamline communication, enhance customer satisfaction (CSAT), and create a unified experience across channels. Early adopters, like Poorvika Mobiles, report significant increases in chat volume and improved customer interactions. This shift aligns with consumer expectations for timely support, with 54% desiring quicker brand responses.
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Freshworks announced its Summer ‘22 Product Launch, enhancing its unified customer record architecture with Freshchat to facilitate seamless customer interactions across various messaging platforms. This update aims to boost productivity for support agents, marketers, and sales teams by integrating customer data from Freshmarketer and Freshsales. Notable features include AI-powered chatbots, omnichannel support, and advanced CRM tools tailored for e-commerce. The enhancements are expected to revolutionize customer engagements, enabling smarter conversations and improved operational efficiency.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) released its report titled State of Workplace Technology: Bloatware, revealing that IT professionals waste over 7 hours a week on complex software, costing U.S. businesses $84 billion annually. The survey of 2,000 IT pros indicates that 89% feel hindered by bloatware, with many expressing a desire for simpler software solutions. Notably, 36% of IT workers stated that outdated software makes them consider quitting. The findings suggest a pressing need for companies to reduce unnecessary software contracts and prioritize user-friendly technology.
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) will announce its financial results for Q2 2022 on August 2, 2022, after market close. The company will hold a live audio webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss these results and key business highlights. Freshworks, headquartered in San Mateo, California, serves over 58,000 customers globally, offering software solutions designed for IT, customer support, sales, and marketing teams. More information can be accessed through their investor relations website.
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