Marketing should be a growth engine, not a guessing game.

When clarity or capacity are needed, I help B2B leaders and marketers turn priorities into progress.

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Heather Shelstad, Fractional CMO

  • Me: Full-stack marketer with 20+ years leading marketing teams, 4x VP/CMO across B2B & PLG SaaS, edtech industry expert

  • Results snapshot: 19X revenue growth, 5X pipeline growth, 5:1+ ROI, multiple launches, PE/VC exits & recapitalizations

  • What I love: Brand strategy, research, compelling positioning, smart GTM, real marketing outcomes

  • How I work: Senior leader and hands-on operator, AI-empowered, with a trusted (and fun) network of experts

Marketing is needed, but it doesn’t need to be confusing.

Does this resonate?

You’re building something amazing.

You’ve validated product-market fit, you’re dialed in to the market you serve, and your momentum is strong. But determining how to scale with marketing is still unclear.

Or, maybe you’re gearing up for investment or even an exit, but your narrative and go-to-market packaging aren’t quite there.

Or, perhaps you’re a marketing leader with ambitious goals, and day-to-day responsibilities are keeping you from the big, high-stakes jobs to be done.

I can help.

I’ve got you covered from strategy to outcomes.

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Get in touch.

I start with a no-charge discovery conversation. Whatever you include in the message section will help me prepare. I look forward to hearing from you!