--- title: "RevOps Roundup: Week 18, 2026" description: Discover curated RevOps content every week, including top blogs, podcasts and webinars for revenue operations leaders, practitioners and enthusiasts looking to level up their GTM strategy. image: https://revenueoperations.com/hubfs/RevOps%20Round-up-17.png --- [RevenueOperations.com*↗*](https://revenueoperations.com/) ☰ - [Roundup](https://revenueoperations.com/blog) - [RevOps Recipes](https://revenueoperations.com/recipes) - [Resources](https://revenueoperations.com/join) - [GTM Tools](https://revenueoperations.com/gtm-tools) - [Collaborate](https://revenueoperations.com/collaborate) [Subscribe](https://revenueoperations.com/blog/revops-roundup-week-18-2026#ru-subscribe) 1. [Roundup](https://revenueoperations.com/blog) 2. / 3. 2026 4. / 5. Issue 118 Issue 118 · Week 18, 2026 # RevOps Roundup: *Week 18, 2026* Discover curated RevOps content every week, including top blogs, podcasts and webinars for revenue operations leaders, practitioners and enthusiasts looking to level up their GTM strategy. *R* Revenue OperationsRevenueOperations.com Published **Mon 4 May 2026** **5 min** to skim · **8** picks   ![RevOps Round-up-18](https://revenueoperations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RevOps%20Round-up-17.png?width=2000&height=1125&name=RevOps%20Round-up-17.png)   ## Blog Posts:   ### [How AI Can Clean Your CRM Data Before a Migration](https://www.atakinteractive.com/blog/how-ai-can-clean-your-crm-data-before-a-migration) [By: Atak Interactive](https://www.atakinteractive.com/) Are you planning a CRM migration but worried about carrying over years of dirty, inconsistent, and duplicated data? AI-powered data cleansing is becoming a game-changer, helping RevOps teams significantly reduce risk and accelerate migrations. The article explores: - Common CRM data problems that derail migrations (duplicates, incomplete records, outdated information) - How AI automates normalization, enrichment, deduplication, and anomaly detection - Best practices for running AI cleansing projects with human oversight - Expected outcomes: cleaner post-migration data and faster time-to-value To prepare your CRM data effectively before migration, explore the full guide [here](https://www.atakinteractive.com/blog/how-ai-can-clean-your-crm-data-before-a-migration).   ### [New in Flowla: Freeform Editor, Meeting Auto-Sync, AI Blocks, and Salesforce Room Preview](https://www.flowla.com/blog/new-in-flowla-freeform-editor-meeting-auto-sync-ai-blocks-and-salesforce-room-preview) [By: Flowla](https://www.flowla.com/) How can RevOps and sales teams reduce friction in deal execution and buyer experience? Flowla’s latest product updates introduce powerful new capabilities designed to streamline sales processes and improve data accuracy. Key new features covered: - Freeform Editor for fully customizable Digital Sales Rooms - Meeting Auto-Sync that automatically captures notes and next steps - AI Blocks for intelligent content generation and personalization - Salesforce Room Preview for better visibility directly in CRM To see how these updates can improve deal velocity and sales efficiency, read the full announcement [here](https://www.flowla.com/blog/new-in-flowla-freeform-editor-meeting-auto-sync-ai-blocks-and-salesforce-room-preview).   ### [The Real Impact of HubSpot’s AEO Update: Less Tech, More Strategy](https://www.newbreedrevenue.com/blog/hubspot-aeo-marketing-hub-strategy) [By: New Breed](https://www.newbreedrevenue.com/) Is your marketing team still optimizing only for traditional search engines while AI answers dominate buyer research? This guide explains how to build a strong AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) strategy inside HubSpot’s Marketing Hub. Main topics discussed: - Key differences between SEO and AEO strategies - How to structure content and data in HubSpot for AI answer engines - Optimizing for featured snippets, conversational queries, and zero-click answers - Measuring success and integrating AEO into broader GTM motions To future-proof your marketing efforts with AEO in HubSpot, explore the complete strategy [here](https://www.newbreedrevenue.com/blog/hubspot-aeo-marketing-hub-strategy). [\[Back to Top\]](https://revenueoperations.com/blog/revops-roundup-week-18-2026#Top) [![Connectors Revenue Operations Newsletter](https://revenueoperations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Connectors%20%231.png?width=1584&height=396&name=Connectors%20%231.png)](https://bit.ly/connectors-lp) ## Podcast Episodes:   ### [How Does the CFO Impact Your Business? | Nate Littlewood](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/how-does-the-cfo-impact-your-business-nate-littlewood/id1645157652?i=1000764662046) [By: The Chad T. Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/the-chad-t-podcast/id1645157652) How can revenue and operations leaders build stronger alignment with the CFO to drive better business outcomes? Nate Littlewood shares practical insights on speaking the language of finance and creating true cross-functional partnership. Key discussion points: - The evolving role of the CFO in high-growth companies - How RevOps can deliver metrics and insights that matter to finance - Common disconnects between revenue teams and finance leadership - Strategies for building trust and collaborative planning To improve revenue-finance alignment, listen to the full episode [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/how-does-the-cfo-impact-your-business-nate-littlewood/id1645157652?i=1000764662046). [![revops podcast](https://revenueoperations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-04%20at%2010.04.16%20AM.png?width=1012&height=254&name=Screenshot%202026-05-04%20at%2010.04.16%20AM.png)](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/how-does-the-cfo-impact-your-business-nate-littlewood/id1645157652?i=1000764662046)   ### [The 2026 State of SDR Skills Report](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-2026-state-of-sdr-skills-report/id1696635955?i=1000765530796) [By: The Caliber Show](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caliber-show/id1696635955) What skills do SDRs actually need to succeed in 2026? This episode breaks down the latest findings from the 2026 State of SDR Skills Report and what RevOps and sales leaders should prioritize. Main insights shared: - Top-performing skills that correlate with higher conversion rates - The growing importance of AI fluency and conversational intelligence - Gaps between current training programs and real market demands - How RevOps can support better SDR enablement and performance To understand the evolving SDR role and skill requirements, listen to the full episode [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-2026-state-of-sdr-skills-report/id1696635955?i=1000765530796). [![revops podcast](https://revenueoperations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-04%20at%2010.06.40%20AM.png?width=1012&height=250&name=Screenshot%202026-05-04%20at%2010.06.40%20AM.png)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-2026-state-of-sdr-skills-report/id1696635955?i=1000765530796)   ### [AI Native Ops, How Brex Rebuilt Operations](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/96-ai-native-ops-how-brex-rebuilt-operations/id1693592355?i=1000756122811) [By: The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-operations-room-a-podcast-for-coos/id1693592355) How can RevOps teams redesign operations from the ground up to be truly AI-native? This episode dives into Brex’s journey rebuilding their operational backbone with AI at the core. Key topics covered: - Lessons from transitioning to AI-first processes - Building scalable systems that leverage AI agents and automation - Cultural and organizational changes required for AI-native operations - Practical wins and challenges faced during the transformation To learn how to build AI-native revenue operations, listen to the full episode [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/96-ai-native-ops-how-brex-rebuilt-operations/id1693592355?i=1000756122811). [![revops podcast](https://revenueoperations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-04%20at%2010.08.22%20AM.png?width=1012&height=251&name=Screenshot%202026-05-04%20at%2010.08.22%20AM.png)](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/96-ai-native-ops-how-brex-rebuilt-operations/id1693592355?i=1000756122811)  [\[Back to Top\]](https://revenueoperations.com/blog/revops-roundup-week-18-2026#Top)   ## Webinars:   ### [AI alone won't save your account. This will.](https://www.revopscoop.com/event/ai-alone-wont-save-your-account-this-will) [By: RevOps Co-op](https://www.revopscoop.com/) [ft. BackEngine](https://backengine.com/) Why do many AI initiatives in customer success and account management fail to deliver meaningful retention or expansion results? This session goes beyond the hype to reveal what actually drives sustainable account health in 2026. The discussion covers: - The real limitations of relying solely on AI for account management - Proven human + AI frameworks that combine signals, automation, and human insight - Practical playbooks for proactive account management and risk mitigation - How to balance automation with the personal touch that drives expansion and renewals To discover what truly protects and grows your accounts in today’s environment, join or watch the session [here](https://www.revopscoop.com/event/ai-alone-wont-save-your-account-this-will).   ### [Strong Revenue. Tight Margins. What Your Numbers Say About Your Operations.](https://www.linkedin.com/events/strongrevenue-tightmargins-what7451960348078845952/theater/) [By: Samantha Jonas Graves](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthajgraves/) How can RevOps teams deliver strong revenue growth while keeping margins healthy in a challenging economic climate? This  event brings together experienced leaders to share actionable strategies for balancing both objectives. Key topics include: - The main margin leaks that most RevOps teams miss - Operational levers that protect profitability without slowing growth - Real examples of efficient GTM models that maintain healthy margins - How RevOps can partner more effectively with Finance on cost and efficiency metrics To learn how to achieve strong revenue with tight margins, register [here](https://www.linkedin.com/events/strongrevenue-tightmargins-what7451960348078845952/theater/) to attend. 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