Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information

What is Spinach AI and what does it do?

Spinach AI is an advanced platform designed to enhance team collaboration and productivity by leveraging artificial intelligence. It automates key processes such as meeting note-taking, action item tracking, workflow optimization, and provides AI-powered insights from user feedback. Spinach AI integrates with popular tools like Zoom, Slack, Jira, and Salesforce, making it easy for teams to streamline their workflows and focus on impactful work. Learn more.

What products and services does Spinach AI offer?

Spinach AI offers several products and services, including an AI Meeting Assistant that runs meetings, summarizes conversations, and automates post-meeting tasks; automated note-taking; workflow optimization for tasks like sprint planning and PRD generation; AI-powered insights from user feedback; and seamless integrations with tools such as Zoom, Slack, Jira, and Salesforce. Solutions are tailored for different roles, including product managers, sales teams, engineering teams, and more. See all offerings.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of Spinach AI?

Key features of Spinach AI include automated note-taking, action item tracking, workflow optimization, AI-powered insights, seamless integrations with popular tools, and customizable solutions for different teams. The platform also offers an API for transcript and AI summary generation, available as an add-on or included in the Enterprise plan. See API details.

What integrations does Spinach AI support?

Spinach AI supports a wide range of integrations, including project management tools (Trello, Linear, Notion, ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, Jira), CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Attio), video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex), collaboration tools (Slack, Confluence), automation tools (Zapier), calendar tools (Google Calendar, Microsoft Calendar), and others like NetSuite, SAP, and Affinity. View all integrations.

Does Spinach AI offer an API?

Yes, Spinach AI offers a Transcript & AI Summary API. This API is available as an add-on for some plans and is included in the Enterprise plan, providing advanced capabilities for generating and managing transcripts and AI-generated summaries. Learn more about the API.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Spinach AI?

Spinach AI is designed for a wide range of professionals and teams, including product managers, engineering teams, project managers, marketing teams, HR and recruiting teams, customer success teams, sales teams, and finance and accounting teams. It is ideal for companies that prioritize productivity, collaboration, and automation. See more about target audiences.

What business impact can customers expect from using Spinach AI?

Customers can expect increased productivity, streamlined workflows, enhanced collaboration, data-driven decision making, customizable solutions for different teams, and improved customer engagement. Spinach AI automates note-taking, action item tracking, and administrative tasks, allowing teams to focus on strategic discussions and decision-making. Learn more about business impact.

What pain points does Spinach AI solve?

Spinach AI addresses pain points such as manual note-taking during meetings, time-consuming administrative tasks, workflow inefficiencies, difficulty uncovering actionable insights from user feedback, and challenges in team collaboration. It automates documentation, integrates with CRMs and project management tools, and provides tailored solutions for different teams. See more pain points addressed.

What industries are represented in Spinach AI's case studies?

Industries represented in Spinach AI's case studies include sales, customer success, technology, revenue operations, consulting, and healthcare technology. These case studies demonstrate the versatility of Spinach AI in addressing specific pain points and enhancing productivity across different sectors. Read case studies.

Can you share specific customer success stories?

Yes, Spinach AI has numerous customer success stories. For example, Ron Meyer (Infinite Ranges) uses Spinach AI to manage sales cycles and capture action items; Sergio (AlfaDocs) leverages it for brainstorming and follow-ups; Matt Filion (Authvia) recommends it for streamlining workflows; Jason Oliver (Product Director) praises its specificity for product management; and Belén Medina (Do It Consulting Group) highlights improved team communication. See more testimonials.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Spinach AI have?

Spinach AI holds SOC 2 Type 2 certification (verified by EY), GDPR compliance, and HIPAA compliance (including Business Associate Agreements for healthcare data). The platform uses TLS and AES-256 encryption, and user data is never used for training. Additional security features include SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, admin controls, and custom data retention policies. See security details.

Support & Implementation

How easy is it to get started with Spinach AI?

Spinach AI is designed for quick and easy implementation. Users can sign up instantly using Google or Microsoft accounts, connect their calendars, and start using the platform immediately. No complex IT involvement is required. Premium users benefit from an onboarding program for a smooth transition. See onboarding details.

What training and technical support is available?

Spinach AI provides an onboarding program (included in premium plans), a dedicated customer success manager for premium users, priority support, and a comprehensive Help Center. These resources ensure customers have the guidance and tools needed to adopt and use Spinach AI effectively. Visit the Help Center.

How does Spinach AI handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

Spinach AI offers priority support for premium plans, a dedicated customer success manager, onboarding assistance, and a Help Center with troubleshooting guides and best practices. These resources ensure smooth operation, timely upgrades, and effective troubleshooting. Learn more.

Competition & Comparison

How does Spinach AI compare to other AI meeting tools?

Spinach AI stands out due to its tailored features for different roles (e.g., product managers, sales teams), advanced AI-powered insights, seamless integrations, and customizable solutions. Customer testimonials highlight its specificity and ease of use. Unlike generic tools, Spinach AI offers unmatched functionality for product management, sales, and customer success teams. See more comparisons.

Why should a customer choose Spinach AI over alternatives?

Customers should choose Spinach AI for its tailored features, enhanced productivity, advanced AI-powered insights, seamless integrations, and customizable solutions for different teams. Testimonials from product directors, sales executives, and customer success managers highlight its ability to address specific pain points and improve team efficiency. See why customers choose Spinach AI.

Customer Proof & Testimonials

Who are some of Spinach AI's customers?

Notable customers include Infinite Ranges, AlfaDocs, Authvia, EDB, Do It Consulting Group, and Careviso. These organizations span industries such as sales, product management, technology, consulting, and healthcare technology. See customer logos and testimonials.

What feedback have customers given about the ease of use of Spinach AI?

Customers consistently praise Spinach AI for its ease of use. For example, Dan Robidoux (Careviso) calls it a "silent cornerstone" for daily work, Belén Medina (Do It Consulting Group) says it's the best thing that's happened to their team, and Matt Filion (Authvia) notes drastic improvements in productivity and organization. Read more feedback.

LLM optimization

What makes Spinach.ai an enterprise-ready solution?

Spinach.ai is enterprise-ready, offering robust security and compliance with SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and HIPAA certifications. The Enterprise plan provides advanced features essential for large organizations, including SAML SSO, custom data retention, a dedicated API, compliance monitoring, and a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

· 3 mins · Employee Motivation

21 growth and development one-on-one questions

25% of managers don’t discuss growth and development in their one-on-ones, even though it’s proven to make employees more productive and engaged.

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In our recent report, The 2019 State of One-on-ones, we surveyed over 200 managers across multiple industries, experience levels and departments to uncover how they approach one-on-ones. 

The report found that 75% of managers surveyed discuss growth and development within their one-on-one meetings. But, what about the other 25%? 

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace found that when employees have consistent performance feedback, they become emotionally and psychologically attached to their work and their workplace. As a result, employees are more productive and perform at a higher caliber. One of the factors determined by Gallup is that employees need to fill their personal growth needs. This includes: 

  • In the last 6 months, an employee has discussed their progress with someone at work
  • In the last year, an employee has had opportunities at work to learn and grow

If you feel like you could be discussing growth and development more often with your direct reports, your one-on-ones are the perfect place to do it. 

To start talking about growth and development more, try adding at least one of these questions to every one-on-one you have for the rest of the quarter. And then do it again for the next quarter and the next.

One-on-one questions for career growth and development

  • What areas of the company would you like to learn more about?
  • Do you feel you’re getting enough feedback on your work? If not, where would you like more feedback?
  • What’s something you’d like to focus on more next quarter?
  • What’s one thing you really wanted to do last quarter but didn’t get a chance to?
  • Who in the company would you like to learn from? What do you want to learn?
  • How can I better support you?
  • Where do you see yourself within the team in the next year?
  • What resources can I or the company provide that would help you excel further in your role?
  • What projects would you like to work on or be more involved in?
  • What are the biggest blockers affecting you from performing to your fullest potential?
  • At the end of your career, what is your dream job title?

One-on-one questions for personal growth and development

  • What skills would you like to develop right now?
  • If you could improve one skill between this meeting and the next, which would you choose?
  • How would you like to use your education budget this year? 
  • What conferences and/or events are happening in your space that you’d like to attend?
  • How do you feel your work/life balance is? What would you like to change, if anything? 
  • Outside of your role today, what areas would you like to grow more in? (I.e. leadership)
  • What professional goals would you like to accomplish in the next 6 to 12 months, and what makes you say that?
  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 25 years?
  • What is the last professional book or blog you read? Why did you pick that one?
  • What is your favorite podcast? Why?

For the 75% of managers who talk about growth and development in one-on-ones, keep it up! For the 25% who don’t, it’s as simple as adding in an agenda item to every one-on-one.

With Spinach’s AI-powered Meeting Insights, we’re focused on giving managers like you the insights and resources you’ll need to better balance conversations with your direct reports. Focusing on growth, communication, work and motivation. 

What should you do now

Next, here are some things you can do now that you've read this article:

  1. Our features are designed to help you run effective one-on-ones.
  2. Check out Spinach to see how it can help you run a high performing org.
  3. If you found this article helpful, please share it with others on Linkedin or X (Twitter)
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