diff --git a/.github/workflows/cd-internal-testnet.yml b/.github/workflows/cd-internal-testnet.yml
index fd8b5251..b9e382c5 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/cd-internal-testnet.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/cd-internal-testnet.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ on:
     workflows: [Continuous Integration (Kava Master)]
     types:
       - completed
+  push:
+      # run CI on any push to the feature branch
+      branches:
+        - ls-internal-testnet-cd-pipeline
 
 jobs:
   # in order:
@@ -14,6 +18,8 @@ jobs:
   # download updated binary and genesis
   # reset application database state (only done on internal testnet)
   reset-chain-to-zero-state:
+     # only start cd pipeline if last ci run was successful
+    if: ${{ github.event.workflow_run.conclusion == 'success' }}
     uses: ./.github/workflows/cd-reset-internal-testnet.yml
     with:
       aws-region: us-east-1