How to Migrate from Artisan to Ceven
Artisan's AI BDR, Ava, automates outbound prospecting and email for sales teams. Ceven offers a broader platform for AI workflow automation, connecting to 1,000+ tools and enabling end-to-end workflows with AI steps and human-approval gates.
This guide provides a step-by-step process to migrate your sales and outreach workflows from Artisan to Ceven. Be aware that this is a rebuild, not an import, and we recommend running both systems in parallel before fully switching over.
Migrate from Artisan to Ceven in 6 steps
Inventory Your Workflows
Document all your Artisan workflows, focusing on their outcomes rather than the specific steps. Note which systems they integrate with and any critical approval points.
Connect Your Apps in Ceven
Re-authorize the same integrations in Ceven that you used in Artisan. Ceven supports 1,000+ tools, so you should find all the necessary connections.
Rebuild Your Workflows in Ceven
Describe the outcomes of your Artisan workflows in Ceven. Use Ceven's AI steps to enhance your prospecting and outreach, and add human-approval gates where Artisan was brittle or lacked oversight.
Validate in Parallel
Run your Artisan and Ceven workflows simultaneously on real data. Ensure that Ceven's outputs match your expectations and that all integrations are functioning correctly.
Add Approval Gates
Implement human-approval gates in Ceven for any workflows that write to systems of record. This ensures that critical actions are reviewed before execution.
Schedule and Cut Over
Once you are confident in Ceven's performance, schedule the final cutover. Monitor the transition closely to address any issues promptly.
Why teams switch from Artisan to Ceven
Teams often switch from Artisan to Ceven because Ceven offers a more comprehensive platform for AI workflow automation. While Artisan specializes in AI sales and outreach, Ceven connects to 1,000+ tools and enables end-to-end workflows with AI steps and human-approval gates. This broader capability allows teams to consolidate multiple tools into a single platform, reducing complexity and improving efficiency.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from Artisan to Ceven, your workflow outcomes and integrations can be rebuilt, but the specific configurations and steps will need to be recreated. Artisan's AI BDR, Ava, will not be directly imported into Ceven. Instead, you can leverage Ceven's AI capabilities to enhance your prospecting and outreach workflows. Data from your Artisan workflows, such as prospect lists and email templates, can be manually transferred or recreated in Ceven.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
One common pitfall is attempting to recreate your Artisan workflows one-for-one in Ceven. Instead, focus on the outcomes and use Ceven's broader capabilities to improve and streamline your processes. Another pitfall is not validating your Ceven workflows in parallel with Artisan. Running both systems simultaneously ensures a smooth transition and allows you to address any issues before fully cutting over.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven automatically import my Artisan workflows?
No, Ceven does not support automatic imports from Artisan. You will need to rebuild your workflows in Ceven, which often results in fewer, more capable workflows.
How do I ensure data consistency during the migration?
Run both Artisan and Ceven workflows in parallel on real data. This allows you to compare outputs and ensure that Ceven's workflows meet your expectations before fully switching over.
What are human-approval gates, and why are they important?
Human-approval gates are points in a workflow where a human must review and approve an action before it is executed. They are important for ensuring that critical actions are reviewed, reducing the risk of errors or unintended consequences.