
𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 & 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 In the rapidly evolving B2B tech landscape, driving demand generation transcends traditional marketing; it's about pioneering strategies that resonate on a profound level with cybersecurity and SaaS audiences. I'm Steve Farnsworth, a seasoned strategist in the nexus of demand generation, where my expertise bridges the gap between data-driven decision-making and creative, impactful marketing narratives. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: My proficiency in interpreting complex datasets translates into actionable strategies that refine targeting, optimize conversion rates, and significantly reduce acquisition costs. 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: I excel in orchestrating multi-faceted campaigns, leveraging SEO, PPC, content marketing, and social media to create a seamless brand experience that elevates customer engagement and drives substantial organic growth. 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝘽𝙈 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: At the heart of my approach is a deep understanding of account-based marketing and customer segmentation, What I call Account Based Content Marketing. That's crafting personalized experiences that accelerate the buyer journey and enhance lead quality. 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙫𝙮: My ability to harness marketing automation tools, CRM software, and Artificial Intelligence ensures that no lead is left behind, and is optimizing at every touchpoint in the customer journey for maximum velocity, deal size, and LTV. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Beyond my technical skills, I lead by example in fostering cross-functional team collaboration, aligning sales, marketing, product development, and customer success teams towards unified goals for compounded success. In my journey, from streamlining demand generation for high-growth startups to scaling strategies for established enterprises, I’ve not only led teams to achieve and exceed ambitious targets but also mentored professionals to evolve into thought leaders. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 As the digital marketing realm continues to evolve, so does my passion for connecting groundbreaking technologies with their ideal markets. I'm looking for the next challenge where I can leverage my blend of strategic insight, hands-on technical skills, and leadership to drive transformative growth. Let’s discuss how we can elevate your demand generation strategy to new heights.
cpacket.com
bugwolf.com
rezilion.com
axcient.com
Belmont, California, United States
Growth Marketing Leader
Secret Sushi Digital fCMOs
Jul 2024 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Sr Director of Growth Marketing (Acquired by GitLab)
Rezilion
• www.linkedin.com/company/rezilion
Dec 2021 - Jun 2024
United States
Director, Demand Generation and Digital Marketing
cPacket Networks
• www.linkedin.com/company/cpacketnetworks
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
San Francisco Bay Area
Director, Demand Generation
Secret Sushi, Inc.
• www.linkedin.com/company/secretsushi
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020
San Francisco Bay Area
Co-Founder and Fractional CMO
Bugwolf
• www.linkedin.com/company/bugwolf
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018
Silicon Valley
Sr. Board Director
Silicon Valley Brand Forum
May 2002 - Jan 2018
Silicon Valley
Director of Content Marketing
The Steveology Group
Jul 2009 - Jan 2015
Palo Alto, CA
Senior Director Social Media Marketing and Strategy
Jolt Social Media
Jun 2005 - Jul 2009
Menlo Park
Workshop Facilitator
ProMatch
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
Vice President, Cleint Services
Positio Public Relations
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002