The use case: how IDEO U deploys Crescendo
IDEO U uses Crescendo's AI assistants inside its existing Zendesk workspace to provide always-on chat support for learners. The AI resolves routine questions such as refunds, cohort moves and account access, and hands edge cases to human experts.
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Crescendo and IDEO U moved from kickoff to go live in 33 days.
Refunds and cohort transfers have dropped from 4-5 exchanges over a week to 1-2 interactions.
Scaled support without staffing changes after a 50% team reduction
In the customer’s words
The platform being always available and always on was the biggest thing for us. I didn’t have to manage a complex schedule.Other companies using Crescendo
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With Crescendo, IDEO U is resolving 85%+ of their routine questions, while complex issues are reaching human agents faster. Refunds and cohort transfers have dropped from 4-5 exchanges over a week to 1-2 interactions. And CSAT has improved 34%—reflecting quicker, clearer resolutions.