Two Systems, One Strategic Advantage
When product teams combine Glidr's evidence-driven innovation platform with ApproveThis's structured approval system through Zapier, they create something more valuable than either tool alone. This integration bridges the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, turning hypothesis validation into actionable business processes.
Product managers gain real-time oversight of both what needs approval and why it matters. Development teams reduce context switching by handling approvals directly within their innovation workflows. Executives maintain control without creating bottlenecks through intelligent routing rules. The combination works particularly well for organizations balancing rapid experimentation with financial/compliance oversight.
Core Capabilities Amplified
What Glidr Brings to the Table
Glidr helps product teams validate ideas systematically through its canvas-based approach. Users create hypothesis cards, gather evidence from experiments/customer feedback, and track progress through discovery phases. Key features include:
- Idea validation boards
- Evidence tracking across experiments
- Roadmap impact visualization
ApproveThis Strengths
ApproveThis adds governance to innovation by automating decision workflows. Teams can configure multi-step approvals with conditional logic, automatic delegation during PTO, and real-time tracking. Critical differentiators include:
- Email-based approvals requiring no app access
- Budget thresholds triggering auto-escalation
- Calculated fields for data-driven decisions
Strategic Use Cases in Action
From Hypothesis to Funded Project
A medical device startup uses the integration to manage FDA compliance requirements. When researchers tag an idea with "Clinical Trial" in Glidr:
- ApproveThis automatically routes to Legal and QA teams
- Calculated fields check projected budget against phase gates
- Upon approval, Glidr creates an evidence card tracking documentation
This prevents premature investment in non-compliant concepts while maintaining audit trails.
Accelerating Enterprise Innovation
A Fortune 500 consumer goods company connects their Glidr roadmaps to procurement approvals. Product teams submitting ideas tagged "New Vendor" trigger:
- Automatic supplier risk assessments
- Parallel approvals from Legal and Finance
- Budget reservations upon approval
This reduced their concept-to-contract timeline from 14 weeks to 9 days.
Team-Specific Benefits
Product Managers
Maintain velocity by embedding approval checkpoints directly into discovery workflows. Real-time dashboards show approval status alongside validation progress, eliminating status update meetings.
Finance Teams
Implement guardrails without micromanaging. Approval thresholds auto-route high-cost experiments for review while allowing smaller tests to proceed autonomously.
Compliance Officers
Standardize review processes across innovation teams. Vacation delegation ensures regulatory deadlines aren't missed due to approver availability.
Implementation Made Simple
Connecting Glidr and ApproveThis through Zapier takes under 15 minutes:
- Create Zapier account (if new)
- Choose Glidr trigger (e.g., "Idea Created")
- Select ApproveThis action (e.g., "Create Request")
- Map key fields like Idea Title → Request Subject
- Test with live data
Pro Tip: Start with one approval workflow (e.g., budget over $25K) before scaling to complex rules.
Critical Configuration Details
To maximize value without overcomplicating:
Do
Use Glidr tags as approval triggers - e.g., "High Risk" ideas auto-route to Legal
Don't
Recreate existing processes - identify 1-2 high-friction points first
Remember
External approvers (clients, partners) only need email access - no additional licenses required
Real Results You Can Expect
Companies using both platforms report:
- 68% faster approval cycles for product experiments
- 83% reduction in compliance documentation errors
- 42% fewer meetings about approval status updates
These metrics stem from eliminating manual handoffs between innovation tracking and governance systems.
Next Steps for Teams
Ready to transform how your organization approves innovation?
Start your ApproveThis trial or explore Glidr's platform to see live examples. For customized integration scenarios, request a demo showing how approval automation works with your existing tools.
Still evaluating? Download our integration checklist covering security, permission models, and rollout best practices.
Technical FAQs
Data Security
All integrations use Zapier's encrypted connections. ApproveThis offers SOC 2 compliance add-ons.
User Permissions
Approval workflows respect Glidr's existing role-based access controls.
Error Handling
Both platforms provide audit logs and failed webhook retries for mission-critical processes.
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