VP DEMAND GEN GTM ADVISOR TO PE/VC-BACKED ANGEL INVESTOR

CODY

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Hi, I’m Cody. I specialize in GTM strategies for pipeline creation of hyper-growth tech companies.

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My personal why is…
I believe value is derived by simplifying the overly complex in order to return time, the most valuable resource.

My sweet spot is the intersection of PE/VC-backed, B2B clients, SaaS + consulting solutions, scaling through ARR milestones, integrating strategic acquisitions and expanding into international markets.

My contributions as an operator have resulted in measurable growth and successful exits for Integrate (2021), Sphera (2021), Applied Systems (2018) and EvoSure (2015).

I’ve learned over the last decade+ how to integrate with sales then run scalable, predictable and effective GTM plays. My approach holistically tailors the people, strategy, messaging, tactics, process, technology and data together to maximize revenue and profit.

Common initiatives I spearhead include demand generation, pipeline creation, customer acquisition strategy, ABM up-sell / cross-sell programs, revenue measurement, multi-channel attribution optimization, sales / marketing lead routing, technology stack architecture, budget optimization and team building.

Strategy

Strategic GTM specialist with deep understanding of both marketing and sales.

Strategy

Strategic GTM specialist with deep understanding of both marketing and sales.

Strategy

Strategic GTM specialist with deep understanding of both marketing and sales.

Execution

Orchestrator of holistic and integrated demand generation programs

Execution

Orchestrator of holistic and integrated demand generation programs

Execution

Orchestrator of holistic and integrated demand generation programs

Outcomes

Proven operator delivering measured pipeline and business growth.

Outcomes

Proven operator delivering measured pipeline and business growth.

Outcomes

Proven operator delivering measured pipeline and business growth.

  • ADS

  • TECH

  • METRICS

  • DATA

  • ADS

  • TECH

  • METRICS

  • DATA

VP, Demand Gen

Sequoia

Sep 2021 - Present

Sequoia is modernizing compensation and benefits to help companies unlock a People Advantage. With Sequoia, employers can retain and attract the best talent in all markets, local and worldwide, and get the most out of their total people investment.

VP, Demand Gen

Sequoia

Sep 2021 - Present

Sequoia is modernizing compensation and benefits to help companies unlock a People Advantage. With Sequoia, employers can retain and attract the best talent in all markets, local and worldwide, and get the most out of their total people investment.

VP, Demand Gen

Sequoia

Sep 2021 - Present

Sequoia is modernizing compensation and benefits to help companies unlock a People Advantage. With Sequoia, employers can retain and attract the best talent in all markets, local and worldwide, and get the most out of their total people investment.

Sr. Director, Demand Generation & Marketing Operations

Integrate

Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

VC-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global B2B technology companies, delivering automation of demand marketing channels (web, programmatic display, content syndication, events and social media).

Sr. Director, Demand Generation & Marketing Operations

Integrate

Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

VC-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global B2B technology companies, delivering automation of demand marketing channels (web, programmatic display, content syndication, events and social media).

Sr. Director, Demand Generation & Marketing Operations

Integrate

Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

VC-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global B2B technology companies, delivering automation of demand marketing channels (web, programmatic display, content syndication, events and social media).

Sr. Director, Demand Gen

Conexiom

Sep 2022 - Sep 2021

PE-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global B2B manufacturers and distributors, delivering automation of emailed document transactions.

Sr. Director, Demand Gen

Conexiom

Sep 2022 - Sep 2021

PE-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global B2B manufacturers and distributors, delivering automation of emailed document transactions.

Sr. Director, Demand Gen

Conexiom

Sep 2022 - Sep 2021

PE-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global B2B manufacturers and distributors, delivering automation of emailed document transactions.

Director, Demand Generation

Sphera

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

PE-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global chemical, oil & gas, metals & mining and manufacturing companies, delivering automation of operational risk management, environmental health & safety and product stewardship.

Director, Demand Generation

Sphera

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

PE-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global chemical, oil & gas, metals & mining and manufacturing companies, delivering automation of operational risk management, environmental health & safety and product stewardship.

Director, Demand Generation

Sphera

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

PE-Backed Technology (SaaS) company for global chemical, oil & gas, metals & mining and manufacturing companies, delivering automation of operational risk management, environmental health & safety and product stewardship.

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Growth Engines Built

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Growth Engines Built

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Growth Engines Built

1.5x-2x

Typical YoY Pipeline Increase

1.5x-2x

Typical YoY Pipeline Increase

1.5x-2x

Typical YoY Pipeline Increase

12+

Angel Investments

12+

Angel Investments

12+

Angel Investments

Bachelor of Science - BS, Advertising

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

2005 — 2009

Activities and societies: 2008-2009 Vice President of Technology for American Advertising Federation

Bachelor of Science - BS, Advertising

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

2005 — 2009

Activities and societies: 2008-2009 Vice President of Technology for American Advertising Federation

Bachelor of Science - BS, Advertising

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

2005 — 2009

Activities and societies: 2008-2009 Vice President of Technology for American Advertising Federation

Want to connect with me as an growth marketing advisor or investor?

Chicago, IL, USA