From Idea to Industry Leader - The SaaS Product-Led Growth Playbook

July 12, 20251 min read

Ryan Barry & Oliver Clingain

Tech Ascent - Episode 49

In this episode of Tech Ascent, host Oliver Clingain speaks with Ryan Barry, CEO of Appcues, about leading a product-led growth company in the evolving AI era. Ryan shares his shift from operator to CEO, why character and curiosity now outweigh titles in hiring, and how embedding customer experience into the product creates enduring impact. He reveals how AI is reshaping company structure and execution, why customer journeys often miss the mark—and how to fix them—and the one core value driving his leadership and team culture.


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Oliver Clingain is the founder and CEO of Ascenxion, a revenue-focused sales and marketing agency that partners with innovative tech companies. With a background in working inside high-growth tech companies, Oliver brings a practical, results-driven approach to client acquisition. He specializes in helping B2B businesses increase revenue, strengthen their pipelines, and close more deals without wasting time on strategies that don’t convert.

Oliver Clingain

Oliver Clingain is the founder and CEO of Ascenxion, a revenue-focused sales and marketing agency that partners with innovative tech companies. With a background in working inside high-growth tech companies, Oliver brings a practical, results-driven approach to client acquisition. He specializes in helping B2B businesses increase revenue, strengthen their pipelines, and close more deals without wasting time on strategies that don’t convert.

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