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Neel Balar

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Neel is the co-founder at Clueso and handles all things GTM, from marketing to sales to customer success. A Y Combinator W23 alum and IIT Madras graduate, Neel embraced entrepreneurship as an early-career choice. Drawing on his experience building Clueso, he shares advice on building products people want and nurturing strong customer relationships.

Articles by Neel Balar

30 articles

How to Build a Business Case for Video Creation Software: a CFO-Friendly Template
InVideo CreationOnJun 24, 2026

How to Build a Business Case for Video Creation Software: a CFO-Friendly Template

Most teams know video works. The real challenge is proving it's worth the budget and building a business case finance will actually approve.

Neel Balar15Min read
What enterprise buyers ask about AI video tools in security review and procurement
InAIOnJun 24, 2026

What enterprise buyers ask about AI video tools in security review and procurement

From branding and localization to GDPR and AI governance, enterprise buyers evaluate far more than video quality. Learn the questions that shape buying decisions behind the scenes.

Neel Balar18Min read
Replacing PowerPoint SOPs with Interactive Video: A Migration Plan
InCustomer EducationOnJun 19, 2026

Replacing PowerPoint SOPs with Interactive Video: A Migration Plan

Static SOPs are hard to learn, harder to maintain, and easy to ignore. Discover a smarter way to document processes with video-first knowledge sharing.

Neel Balar10Min read
Release-Note Videos vs. Written Changelogs: A Head-to-Head Comparison
InProduct MarketingOnJun 19, 2026

Release-Note Videos vs. Written Changelogs: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Most product updates fail for a surprisingly simple reason - users never discover, understand, or adopt them. Learn how to turn releases into engagement opportunities.

Neel Balar10Min read
Brainstorm x Clueso
InClueso StoriesOnJun 17, 2026

Brainstorm x Clueso

We're partnering with BrainStorm to bring professional video creation to more customer education teams.

Neel Balar3Min read
How to Reduce Employee Time-to-Competency with Video Training
InEmployee TrainingOnApr 30, 2026

How to Reduce Employee Time-to-Competency with Video Training

Most training looks complete but employees still aren’t ready. Learn how video-based training cuts time to competency and speeds up ramp time.

Neel Balar7Min read
How to Create e-Learning Courses Without an LMS Budget
InEmployee TrainingOnApr 30, 2026

How to Create e-Learning Courses Without an LMS Budget

You don’t need an LMS to create powerful eLearning courses. Learn how to build, deliver, and scale training using simple tools and faster workflows.

Neel Balar6Min read
From Screen Recording to Published Video in 15 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Workflow
InCustomer EducationOnApr 13, 2026

From Screen Recording to Published Video in 15 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Workflow

What if you could create videos as fast as you record them? Turn any screen recording into a polished, publish-ready video in under 15 minutes, without heavy editing.

Neel Balar6Min read
From Screen Recording to User Guides in 15 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Workflow
InCustomer EducationOnApr 13, 2026

From Screen Recording to User Guides in 15 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Workflow

The fastest way to create documentation isn’t writing. Discover a faster, AI-powered workflow to create SOPs, manuals, and training docs in minutes.

Neel Balar7Min read
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InEmployee TrainingOnFeb 3, 2026

How Video Makes Internal Training Stick

From onboarding to upskilling, L&D needs training that scales without dilution. Video delivers consistency, clarity, and reuse across the employee lifecycle.

Neel Balar8Min read
Abstract visual of laptops and hands connecting, symbolizing modern sales enablement through video.
InProduct MarketingOnFeb 3, 2026

How to Move Deals Forward with Sales Enablement Videos

Buying is asynchronous. Selling should be too. Video can power modern sales enablement from first touch to close. It’s just about the right video, at the right moment, closing the gap to yes.

Neel Balar7Min read
A classical stone statue wearing pink headphones and using a laptop, symbolizing modern, always-on digital learning.
InCustomer EducationOnJan 30, 2026

How Customer Education Teams Can Build Always-On Learning with Video

Customer education doesn’t stop at onboarding. It works best when learning is visual, replayable, and easy to dip into.

Neel Balar7Min read
A tall wooden block tower breaking apart, representing outdated or unstable product marketing workflows.
InProduct MarketingOnJan 30, 2026

Why Product Marketers Tell Better Stories with Video

Product stories don’t win on words alone. Video is how product marketers make value obvious.

Neel Balar7Min read
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InProduct MarketingOnSep 4, 2025

Meet the CMOs Turning Video Into a Company-Wide Habit

Forget big budgets and bottlenecks. These CMOs are building the systems that don’t just create videos; they create video cultures.

Neel Balar10Min read
A spotlight on a podium with the number 1, symbolizing the top AI marketing tools.
InAIOnSep 4, 2025

Top AI Marketing Tools for Teams That Care About ROI

More AI doesn’t mean more results. Discover how smart marketers build lean stacks that actually perform.

Neel Balar8Min read
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InVideo CreationOnAug 14, 2025

Universal Visual Communication Is a Lie (And It’s Costing You)

Think your videos work everywhere? Here's why "universal" visual design fails and what to do instead.

Neel Balar7Min read
pipes carrying water, symbolizing the product retention and churn
InProduct MarketingOnAug 7, 2025

Think Churn Is a Product Flaw? Think Again.

Churn doesn’t start with a bad feature, it’s the outcome of disconnected teams. Fix it by aligning your teams around long-term value.

Neel Balar6Min read
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InAIOnJul 31, 2025

Before You Add AI to Your Stack… Read This

Most teams think AI readiness means buying the right tool, but it’s really about building the right foundation. Here's how to get truly AI-ready.

Neel Balar8Min read
Top AI Video Generators for Every Kind of Video
InAIOnJul 10, 2025

Top AI Video Generators for Every Kind of Video

From walkthroughs to avatar-led training, explore the best AI video generators by use case. And choose the right one for your team.

Neel Balar10Min read
Round-up of Product Video Examples We Loved
InProduct MarketingOnJul 10, 2025

Round-up of Product Video Examples We Loved

A curated collection of product demo videos we keep coming back to and what we love about each of them.

Neel Balar6Min read
A how-to video creating tool's interface
InVideo CreationOnJul 3, 2025

How To Whip Up How-To Videos In Record Time

Learn about the anatomy of a great how-to video and why they’re essential for modern brands.

Neel Balar6Min read
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InEmployee TrainingOnJul 3, 2025

How Sales Enablement Helps You Sell What You Just Shipped

Sales teams can’t sell what they don’t understand. Learn how enablement can turn new feature launches into revenue through storytelling, alignment, and assets reps actually use.

Neel Balar5Min read
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InEmployee TrainingOnJul 3, 2025

Do You Know Why You're Using AI for Learning & Development? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself.

Before jumping on the AI hype train, L&D teams need to ask the right questions to align tech with real learning outcomes. Learn how to evaluate your AI needs and map them to your workflows.

Neel Balar8Min read
3D personas representing company partners, connected to the central education hub
InVideo CreationOnJun 19, 2025

5 Types of Videos to Create for Partner Education

Not all SaaS partners are the same, and neither is the training they need. Dive into what different partners need to learn and how to deliver it through effective video content.

Neel Balar6Min read
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InEmployee TrainingOnJun 11, 2025

Rolling Out New Software in Your Tech Stack? Win Adoption with Video.

Change is hard. Learn how to use Kotter’s change model—and add videos to the mix—to roll out new tools that stick.

Neel Balar7Min read
How to create sales training videos reps actually watch and remember
InEmployee TrainingOnJun 10, 2025

How to create sales training videos reps actually watch and remember

Build a lean, scalable training video system for your sales team using a 4×4 framework that grows with them.

Neel Balar8Min read
Lessons from Our Labs: 7 AI Moves for Customer Education Teams
InCustomer EducationOnApr 7, 2025

Lessons from Our Labs: 7 AI Moves for Customer Education Teams

The gap between what's possible with AI and what most teams are implementing is enormous. Here are 7 AI moves that CEd teams can put to work today and level-up.

Neel Balar12Min read
How to Create Useful SOP Templates Quickly (+ Examples)
InEmployee TrainingOnMar 31, 2025

How to Create SOP Templates to Tame Workplace Chaos

Discover how to create effective SOP templates quickly with practical tips and examples to streamline your workflows.

Neel Balar8Min read
Illustration of a woman in front of a screen with an AI avatar speaking
InAIOnMar 31, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Using AI Avatars in Videos

Learn when and how to effectively use AI avatars in B2B videos - and when real humans work better.

Neel Balar6Min read
10 stand-out video formats
InVideo CreationOnMar 19, 2025

10 Stand-Out Video Formats to Try Right Away

B2B SaaS is quickly moving towards a "video-first" strategy. Get inspired by these creative video formats!

Neel Balar6Min read

Ship videos at the speed your company moves

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