Prezent, the leading AI-powered business communication platform for enterprise teams, has announced a partnership with Tom McCarthy, a renowned high-stakes presentation coach and advisor to senior executives at major technology companies. This collaboration integrates McCarthy's FIRE-UP Your Presentations System into Prezent through interactive AI-communication coaching avatars, providing real-time guidance, structured frameworks, and actionable feedback to enhance leadership presence and communication effectiveness across organizations.
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Tom McCarthy's Expertise in High-Stakes Coaching
Tom McCarthy, founder of FIRE-UP Training, has coached thousands of presenters at companies including Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Zoom, and MetLife. His early career included serving as Head of Sales and Marketing at Robbins Research International, founded by Tony Robbins. Recognized globally as a top presentation coach, McCarthy has authored best-selling books "Win The Presentation Game" and "FIRE-UP Your Presentations," and supported executives, global leaders, and elite athletes achieving World Championships and Olympic Gold Medals.
Democratizing Communication Coaching with AI
The partnership addresses the high cost and limited access to premium coaching by making McCarthy's methodologies available through AI avatars to professionals at all levels, from sales representatives to customer success managers.
Rajat Mishra, CEO and Co-Founder of Prezent, explained the vision: "Business communication coaching is expensive and currently limited to senior leaders in the enterprise. With our partnership with Tom, we will democratize communication coaching for all levels within an enterprise", said Rajat Mishra, CEO and Co-Founder of Prezent. "Now all business professionals - whether it is a sales rep prepping for a customer meeting, or customer success manager delivering a customer presentation - can elevate their business coaching with 1-on-1 coaching from experts like Tom through the AI-communication coaches."
Tom McCarthy added: "The future of communication will be powered by technology but guided by humanity." said Tom McCarthy. "Together with Prezent, we're creating that future, where every professional can communicate with purpose, confidence, and clarity."
Expanding Prezent's Communication Suite
This initiative advances Prezent from an AI presentation platform to a comprehensive business communication AI suite, enabling clear narratives across touchpoints. Customers gain exclusive access to live/virtual sessions, personalized coaching, and resources based on the FIRE-UP methodology. Future expansions include additional expert avatars and tools for organizations to create custom ones.
Recently valued at $400 million after a $30 million raise, Prezent is positioned for significant growth in enterprise communication solutions.
AI-communication coaches launch on the Prezent platform in January 2026, empowering teams to develop outstanding presentation and communication skills through blended AI and human expertise.
About Tom McCarthy:
Tom McCarthy is a globally recognized high-stakes presentation and peak performance coach, founder of FIRE-UP Training, and co-founder of the AI software company Superconscious. He has coached thousands of presenters and senior executives at some of the world's leading technology companies and has authored two internationally recognized books on presentation excellence. McCarthy is also a member of the Transformational Leadership Council and has been selected by Forbes as a thought leader in leadership, communication, and performance.
About Prezent:
Prezent is redefining the future of workplace communication through the power of AI and human insight. Founded by Rajat Mishra, Prezent enables enterprise teams to craft compelling narratives across presentations, reports, and strategic communications. By combining AI intelligence with human creativity, Prezent empowers organizations to communicate with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
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