Yext: The Inner Workings of the Internet, AI's Impact on Search, & Hype Cycles with CEO Mike Walrath

In this episode of After Earnings, Katie talks with Mike Walrath, CEO of Yext, about digital presence management. Mike explains how Yext helps companies keep their online info accurate, which is key for revenue and customer satisfaction. They discuss challenges from AI and the need for reliable data, plus Yext's recent acquisition of Hearsay and AI's growing role in business. 00:00 START  01:28 The Importance of Accurate Digital Data 03:30 AI's Impact on Search and Data Accuracy 06:56 Klarna's Bold Move and SaaS Industry Insights 09:05 Balancing Innovation and Customer Needs 11:01 Yext's Recent Earnings and Future Focus 17:30 The Evolution of Digital Advertising 21:34 Reflections on Education and Career Paths $YEXT After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_ /  Reach Out Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices