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

Reviews

Microsoft Outlook Reviews: Deliverability, Limits & Setup for Cold Email

Wondering if Microsoft Outlook is good for cold email? This in-depth Outlook review covers real deliverability performance, daily sending limits, setup steps, and better alternative.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Tools

We Tested 11 Best Cold Email Tools For 30 Days: Here's Our Findings

We tested 11 cold email tools in 2025. Compare features, pricing, pros & cons, and find the best platforms for deliverability, personalization, and scaling outreach.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Reviews

We Tried 3 Inframail Alternatives for Email Infrastructure

Looking for Inframail alternatives? We tested MailerSend, Postmark, and Mailforge—see which tool best fits your email infrastructure needs.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager