Please tell us about yourself in the context of your software and give a brief intro to the software.
I'm Tytus Gołas, the founder CEO of Tidio. Tidio is an all-in-one customer support platform designed to help businesses connect with their customers more effectively. We provide tools like a help desk, live chat, chatbot, and an AI agent, all integrated into a single, user-friendly interface. Our goal is to empower businesses, regardless of size, to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive growth.What was the core reason behind developing this software?
Historically, the core reason was to empower businesses to connect with their customers in real time via live chat. With time, Tidio expanded its offering to include help desk features and a chatbot—that was before the whole AI chatbot era. As language models improved, we saw an opportunity to help businesses even more—this time, by developing an AI chatbot or, more appropriately, an AI agent. We saw a need for a simple yet powerful tool to scale with the org size....
Please tell us about yourself in the context of your software and give a brief intro to the software.
I'm Tytus Gołas, the founder CEO of Tidio. Tidio is an all-in-one customer support platform designed to help businesses connect with their customers more effectively. We provide tools like a help desk, live chat, chatbot, and an AI agent, all integrated into a single, user-friendly interface. Our goal is to empower businesses, regardless of size, to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive growth.What was the core reason behind developing this software?
Historically, the core reason was to empower businesses to connect with their customers in real time via live chat. With time, Tidio expanded its offering to include help desk features and a chatbot—that was before the whole AI chatbot era. As language models improved, we saw an opportunity to help businesses even more—this time, by developing an AI chatbot or, more appropriately, an AI agent. We saw a need for a simple yet powerful tool to scale with the org size.How is your software different from other alternatives available in the market? How does it benefit your customers?
Tidio stands out due to its intuitive design and easy, no-code, plug-and-play implementation. However, the biggest USP is Lyro, Tidio’s AI agent for customer service. Lyro achieves resolution rates of 64–70%, which is pretty much state-of-the-art.Which industries do you cover in general? Are there any specific industries that are more beneficial using your software?
We cover a wide range of industries, from e-commerce and SaaS to education and services. However, businesses with a strong online presence and a focus on customer engagement, such as e-commerce stores, tend to benefit the most from Tidio, this typically means e-commerce.What are the core features of your software that make your product stand out in the competitive market?
First off, Lyro. It really is something! Our core features also include live chat with real-time visitor monitoring, customizable chatbots for automated support, and help desk issue ticketing. These features, alongside our user-friendly interface, make Tidio a standout product.How do you justify the value of your software compared to its cost?
Tidio offers a significant return on investment by improving customer satisfaction, increasing sales, and reducing support costs. Businesses really do improve their revenue with Tidio. ADT Security Service improved sales by 17%. Integratec Boosts grew qualified leads by 25%. Gecko Hospitality automated 90% of its support. Our pricing plans are designed to be accessible to businesses of all sizes and come down to how many interactions you want to handle with your team and how many conversations you delegate to chatbots or Lyro.How will you keep up with new technology and customer requirements?
We are committed to continuous innovation and regularly update our software with new features and improvements. We also actively listen to our customers' feedback and adapt our roadmap to meet their evolving needs. We’re constantly on the lookout for new opportunities and have a few significant releases planned for the second half of 2025.Where will you see your software in the next 10 years, and what are your future plans for that?
In the next 10 years, I envision Tidio as the gold standard of AI customer communication. We’re confident we’ll be able to automate 80% of all incoming issues and free up customer support teams worldwide to focus on tasks that have a real impact on growing their clients' bottom line. Our plans include expanding our integrations, enhancing our chatbot capabilities, and further personalizing the customer experience.What steps are you taking to adapt your product for a mobile-driven world?
We have developed mobile apps for both our customers and their agents, ensuring seamless on-the-go communication. Our platform is also fully responsive, providing an optimal experience on all devices.What are your efforts for maintaining software integrity and regulatory compliance?
We prioritize software integrity and regulatory compliance by implementing robust security measures and adhering to industry best practices. We also stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and ensure our software meets all necessary standards. We’re GDPR compliant, store data on servers in the EEA, and provide the same top-notch privacy to our customers no matter their location.Could you explain how you create and sustain healthy relationships with your customers?
We create and sustain healthy relationships with our customers by providing exceptional support, actively listening to their feedback, and continuously improving our product based on their needs. We also foster a strong community and engage with our customers through various channels. We have a team of customer success managers supporting our largest clients. We maintain a strong knowledge base with videos, webinars, and useful downloads.What is the biggest challenge that you have faced, and how did you overcome it to make your software successful?
One of the biggest challenges was scaling our infrastructure to support a rapidly growing user base. We overcame this by investing in robust technology and building a talented team dedicated to maintaining and improving our platform. Not to mention automating our own customer support with Lyro—we achieved a 65% resolution rate and maintained the same headcount. The improved productivity freed the team up to take on new responsibilities and initiatives.
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