Carlos Ascanio

Customer Success Manager

Carlos leads Client Success at The Forge, where he combines technical precision with real empathy for the sales grind. He’s the person customers call when they want to go from setup to results - fast. With nearly a decade of experience in CS, support, and account management, Carlos understands the pain points and potential of cold outreach at scale. His writing is practical, clear, and always focused on impact - whether he’s comparing lead gen platforms, walking through AI-powered prospecting workflows, or outlining how to run placement tests the right way. At The Forge, he’s a trusted advisor to clients navigating infrastructure setup, mailbox management, and automation optimization - ensuring they don’t just use the tools, but win with them.

Blog posts by Carlos Ascanio

Top CRM Integrations for Prospecting
Tools

Top CRM Integrations for Prospecting

Explore essential CRM integrations for prospecting that boost efficiency, enhance email deliverability, and leverage AI for improved sales outcomes.
Mastering Clay Workflows to Drive Revenue in 2026
Cold Outreach

Mastering Clay Workflows to Drive Revenue in 2026

Practical Clay + AI GTM workflows: AI-led outbound, intent-based campaigns and inbound follow-up to scale outreach, boost conversions, and reduce manual work.
Salesforge + Clay: Building Lean, High-Output Multi-Channel Outreach Systems
Cold Outreach

Salesforge + Clay: Building Lean, High-Output Multi-Channel Outreach Systems

Combine Clay's enrichment with Salesforge's execution to find, enrich, and scale outreach - list building, AI personalization, email + LinkedIn sequences, and deliverability best practices.
Apollo Scraper Review: Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons
Reviews

Apollo Scraper Review: Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons

In-depth Apollo Scraper review covering features, pros, cons, pricing, and the best alternative, Salesforge Chrome Extension, for smarter lead generation.
Introducing Salesforge’s LinkedIn Accelerator for Students
News

Introducing Salesforge’s LinkedIn Accelerator for Students

Boost your LinkedIn profile for free. Learn what to fix and how to stand out so you can land better internships and early career opportunities!
How Conversational AI Improves Email Follow-Ups
Cold Outreach

How Conversational AI Improves Email Follow-Ups

Conversational AI transforms email follow-ups into personalized, automated interactions that boost engagement and save time for sales teams.
Beginner’s Guide to Email Infrastructure For AI SDRs That Actually Delivers
AI SDRs

Beginner’s Guide to Email Infrastructure For AI SDRs That Actually Delivers

Explore the essential components of email infrastructure that ensure AI SDRs effectively deliver outreach messages to the right inboxes.
Why AI SDRs Fail Without the Right Email Infrastructure
AI SDRs

Why AI SDRs Fail Without the Right Email Infrastructure

AI SDR campaigns often fail due to poor email infrastructure. Learn the importance of deliverability, warm-up, and ESP diversification.
Podpitch Reviews: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Cold Outreach

Podpitch Reviews: Is It Worth It in 2026?

Podpitch reviews based on our experience: features, pricing issues, trust scores. Discover why Salesforge is the better alternative.