Event Replay: Why Customers Renew, Expand, or Leave: The OVE Framework
Speakers

Brian Hansen is a customer success consultant and advisor who pulls from 15+ years building and running post-sale teams. He helps Seed to Series B-level B2B SaaS companies focus on customer value in order to accelerate revenue from retention, expansion and new customer acquisition. He currently splits time between the US and Malaysia.

Josh Zerkel is Head of Marketing & Community-Led Growth at Gradual. A recognized leader in community strategy, he has built and scaled programs at Asana, Evernote, HeyGen, and CBS News that have driven millions in pipeline, global engagement, and cross-functional impact. He’s the author of The Community Code, and a trusted advisor to startups and enterprise teams building community-powered growth engines.
SUMMARY
In this Context First session, customer success advisor Brian Hansen introduces the OVE Framework: Outcomes, Value, and Expectations. Drawing on more than 15 years building and leading post-sale teams, Brian explores why these three elements have an outsized influence on customer retention and expansion, often more than the activities and metrics teams spend the most time managing.
