B2B Go-To-Market Leaders

Hosted by Vijay Damojipurapu

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Behind the scenes with top go-to-market practitioners from the B2B tech industry to understand their mindset and tactics: how they define go-to-market, their journey to the top role, team size, top of mind challenges and goals. Learn how product, sales, marketing and customer success leaders create internal alignment, achieve desired outcomes and help their teams perceive their customer in a human way. Hosted by Vijay Damojipurapu. Presented by Stratyve

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August 13, 2026Episode 10055 min

Aircall CMO to Champion CEO: Jeff Reekers on GTM - Customers First

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu welcomes back Jeff Reekers , co-founder and CEO of Champion, to explore how his perspective on go-to-market has evolved from his years as an operator to building and scaling a company as a founder. Jeff defines go-to-market as the process of commercializing a solution to an important problem at massive scale, a perspective shaped by his journey from marketing leadership at Aircall to building Champion, a customer revenue orchestration platform focused on turning successful customers into a source of growth. The conversation dives into the importance of staying deeply connected to customer problems, knowing which customers to say no to, and building a GTM motion where customer success, relationships, and trust become the foundation for pipeline, expansion, and long-term revenue. They dive into: Why solving an important customer problem should be the cornerstone of every GTM strategy. How companies lose touch with their customers as they scale, and ways leaders can keep customer understanding embedded across the organization. Jeff’s “90 in 90” approach of conducting 90 customer conversations in 90 days before fully committing to a product and market. How those early conversations helped Champion validate its thesis, attract design partners, and generate revenue before the product was fully built. Why Champion shifted its focus away from smaller, price-sensitive customers and doubled down on upper mid-market and enterprise accounts. The critical founder lesson of learning who to say no to, even when it means walking away from potential revenue. Why the signature on a contract should be viewed as the starting line for customer success, not the finish line for sales. How Champion thinks about “customers to build pipeline” instead of simply using pipeline to acquire more customers. Why GRR and NRR are foundational metrics for building a durable, scalable SaaS company. How executive dinners, customer experiences, partnerships, and referrals became some of Champion’s strongest growth channels. The story behind a three-day customer summit that evolved into a manifesto, attracted hundreds of supporters, and generated new customers. Why trust and human relationships may become even more important as AI transforms how companies research and purchase software. The difference between scaling from 1 to 100 as an operator and surviving the difficult 0-to-1 journey as a founder. Why investing in relationships early creates a compounding advantage throughout your career. Jeff’s central philosophy is simple: the finish line isn’t the signed deal—it’s the customer’s success. This episode is a deep dive into founder-led GTM, ICP validation, customer-led growth, enterprise SaaS, retention, and the power of building genuine champions around your business. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Connect with Jeff Reekers Brought to you by: stratyve.com

July 17, 2026Episode 9958 min

Marketing & Sales SVP Andrew Davis on GTM — Orchestration, Not Silos

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with Andrew Davis , SVP of Marketing and Sales at TextUs, to explore what happens when one leader owns both marketing and sales—and why great go-to-market execution feels more like conducting an orchestra than running individual teams. Drawing from a career that spans door-to-door sales, demand generation, startup marketing, and executive leadership, Andrew shares how creativity, analytics, and relentless curiosity shaped his approach to building high-performing GTM organizations. The conversation explores the intersection of storytelling, revenue operations, and cross-functional leadership, while unpacking practical lessons on ICP validation, demand generation, conversion optimization, and decision-making. They dive into: Why Andrew defines GTM as the orchestration of every business function around a shared growth objective. How combining creative storytelling with data analysis became his competitive advantage in marketing. Why marketers should think like revenue operators, not just creative professionals. The importance of defining what success looks like before launching any campaign or initiative. How video marketing became a powerful differentiator by simplifying complex B2B software products. Why measuring pipeline and revenue matters far more than vanity metrics like website traffic. The value of partnering closely with sales and why marketing and sales should operate as one unified GTM team. A simple website navigation change that dramatically increased qualified pipeline for a new product offering. Lessons learned from expanding into a new ICP before the market was ready and how customer conversations revealed hidden adoption barriers. Why talking directly to lost prospects often provides better GTM insights than dashboards alone. How ownership, accountability, and cross-functional trust create stronger execution across an organization. Andrew's advice to future GTM leaders: don't hesitate; execute, learn quickly, and iterate. Andrew's core message is simple: Great go-to-market leaders don't just generate attention—they align people, measure outcomes, and continuously adapt based on what the market is telling them. This episode is a practical masterclass on modern demand generation, marketing leadership, sales alignment, and building GTM organizations that consistently execute. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Connect with Andrew Davis on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com

June 19, 2026Episode 9853 min

Freshworks CMO Kady Srinivasan on GTM - ICP, Not Product

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with Kady Srinivasan , Chief Marketing Officer at Freshworks, to explore what it really takes to build market share in SaaS, and why finding the right ICP is often the difference between accelerated growth and stalled momentum. Drawing from leadership roles across Dropbox, Klaviyo, Lightspeed, and Freshworks, Kady shares lessons from scaling PLG, inbound, outbound, and hybrid go-to-market motions, while navigating the realities of product-market fit, category expansion, and AI-driven disruption. The conversation dives into the evolution of modern GTM, from defining your initial ICP to expanding into adjacent markets without losing your positioning, and why many companies drift away from the messaging and audience that made them successful in the first place. They dive into: Why GTM is ultimately about building market share through coordinated actions across product, marketing, sales, and customer success. How great products still fail when they're sold to the wrong audience or positioned with the wrong messaging. The concept of ICP+ and how successful companies expand beyond their initial customer base without losing focus. Why many SaaS companies unintentionally drift away from their original positioning as they add products and features. The differences between PLG, inbound, outbound, and enterprise sales motions—and when each makes sense. How pricing, packaging, and expansion strategy influence long-term customer value. Kady's ABCD Framework for positioning: Audience, Benefits, Compelling Reasons to Believe, and Differentiation. Why storytelling frameworks like the Hero's Journey remain powerful tools for modern marketers. How AI is creating a new generation of multi-threaded marketers who can operate across traditional marketing silos. A creative CEO influence strategy that transformed LinkedIn engagement into pipeline and qualified opportunities. Lessons from a major ICP pivot at Lightspeed that helped drive significant market share gains in targeted geographies. Why defining and defending your ICP is one of the most important leadership decisions a company can make. Kady's core message is simple: The companies that win aren't necessarily the ones with the biggest products, they're the ones with the clearest understanding of who they're serving and why. This episode is a practical masterclass on ICP definition, positioning, GTM motion design, and the future of marketing in an AI-powered world.

May 28, 2026Episode 9758 min

From CEO Operator to PE Advisor: PV Boccasam on Why Enterprise Buyers Buy Certainty, Not Software

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with PV Bóccasam , advisor to private equity firms and veteran operator across enterprise software, venture-backed startups, and category-defining companies, to explore a radically different way of thinking about go-to-market. PV argues that go-to-market is not about sales motions, pipeline generation, or even positioning frameworks—it’s about one thing: reducing buyer anxiety and lowering the perceived risk of change. Drawing from decades of experience building and scaling enterprise software companies across identity governance, GRC, enterprise risk management, and private equity-backed transformations, PV shares how the best GTM leaders think less about “selling” and more about helping customers justify, adopt, and communicate measurable value internally. They dive into: Why GTM should focus on reducing customer risk, not maximizing seller activity. The difference between customer convictions and customer incentives—and why both matter. Why measurable proof is the only reliable way to break buyer inertia. How enterprise software companies should rethink value delivery in the AI era. Why AI should reduce operational uncertainty—not create more chaos. The evolution from product-led to sales-led to partner-led GTM motions. Why “platform” messaging fails for most enterprise SaaS companies. How modern AI-native SaaS products are becoming systems of orchestration, not systems of record. The importance of helping customers retell your value proposition internally. Why enterprise GTM leaders must become the clearest thinkers during periods of uncertainty. How private equity firms should approach AI adoption through organizational redesign, not just cost-cutting. And why long-term impact matters more than short-term velocity in building a career and a company. PV’s central insight is simple but powerful: Customers don’t buy software—they buy reduced uncertainty, measurable outcomes, and confidence in the future state. This episode is a deep philosophical and operational masterclass on enterprise go-to-market strategy, AI adoption, organizational design, and what it truly means to build trust at scale. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Connect with PV Boccasam on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com

April 23, 2026Episode 9648 min

From Oracle and SAP to Founder to Stanford: Holly Roland on Building GTM That Compounds with AI

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with Holly Roland , former executive at SAP and Oracle and founder of Rebel GTM, to break down what go-to-market really means in today’s AI-driven world. Holly introduces a simple but powerful framework: go-to-market is an infinity loop of discovery and value, where buyers move from awareness to purchase, and then into expansion, cross-sell, and advocacy. Yet most B2B companies still over-index on acquisition while underinvesting in the value loop. Drawing from decades of experience across enterprise tech and startups, Holly shares how she evolved from product management into go-to-market leadership, and why she ultimately built Rebel GTM to help companies align product, marketing, sales, and customer success into one unified system. They dive into: Why go-to-market should be viewed as a discovery loop + value loop, not just a funnel. The common mistake B2B companies make by prioritizing new logos over expansion. How marketing alone can’t fix growth if upstream and downstream functions are misaligned. Career lessons on moving from IC roles to leadership through collaboration and influence. Why storytelling and positioning are as important as the product itself. The rise of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and how it’s reshaping digital presence. A real-world GEO case study that improved readiness from ~30% to nearly 80% in weeks. Why LLM-driven traffic produces higher-intent, higher-conversion buyers than traditional SEO. The importance of reframing your product to match how customers think (not how you describe it). Practical ways to approach AI in GTM; starting with workflows, not tools. Holly’s core message is clear: Great go-to-market isn’t about isolated tactics. It’s about aligning the entire company around how customers discover, buy, and realize value. This episode is a deep dive into modern GTM strategy, combining foundational principles with emerging trends like AI and GEO that are redefining how companies reach and convert buyers. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Connect with Holly Roland on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com

March 19, 2026Episode 9549 min

How GTM Teams Win More by Moving Faster with Kris Rudeegraap, Sendoso CEO

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, co-CEO of Sendoso, to explore how modern go-to-market teams are evolving beyond traditional sales and marketing and why agility, creativity, and customer experience are now the real drivers of revenue. Kris shares his journey from early entrepreneurial hustles and sales roles to founding Sendoso, a category-defining platform that transformed direct mail and gifting into a scalable GTM channel. Along the way, he reveals how identifying untapped channels became his competitive advantage and how that mindset shaped Sendoso’s growth. The conversation dives deep into how GTM has shifted from a top-of-funnel obsession to a full lifecycle strategy, where post-sale expansion, customer engagement, and advocacy play a critical role in driving sustainable growth. They dive into: Why go-to-market should include post-sale expansion, not just top-of-funnel acquisition. How the “growth at all costs” era led teams to ignore retention—and why that’s changing. The origin story of Sendoso and how direct mail and gifting became a breakout GTM channel. Why finding unsaturated channels creates unfair advantages in outbound. The three core GTM levers behind Sendoso’s growth: outbound, events, and content. How community and advocacy became a powerful, compounding growth engine. A real GTM success story behind Sendoso’s Clay integration launch, generating millions in pipeline. The shift from large SDR teams to AI-enabled outbound systems that produce more with fewer resources. How to think about AI agents, org design, and system redesign in modern GTM teams. Why agility—launching fast, killing what doesn’t work, and pivoting quickly—is the defining advantage today. Kris’s core message is clear: The future of go-to-market belongs to teams that can adapt faster than the market itself. This episode is a masterclass in building a modern, adaptive GTM engine, combining creativity, systems thinking, and AI to stay ahead in an increasingly noisy world. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Connect with Kris Rudeegraap on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com

February 19, 2026Episode 9449 min

Inside the Mind of a Chief Growth Officer: Building a Bowtie GTM Engine with AJ Gandhi

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with AJ Gandhi, Chief Growth Officer and Go-To-Market Operating Partner, to unpack what it really takes to build a high-performing, holistic GTM engine. With a career spanning Bain, McKinsey, venture-backed startups, Salesforce, RingCentral, and private equity, AJ brings a rare 360-degree perspective on strategy, sales, marketing, partner ecosystems, and post-sales execution. AJ defines go-to-market as the entire lifecycle journey of a customer — not just sales — and explains why most companies underperform because they fail to integrate product, marketing, sales, partners, and customer success into a unified system. They dive into: Why GTM must be holistic across the full “bow tie,” from acquisition to expansion and advocacy. The diagnostic framework AJ uses to assess strategy, talent, execution, and performance in portfolio companies. How to identify waste in sales coverage, geography expansion, marketing spend, and organizational design. Why partner ecosystems follow the 80/20 rule — and how doubling down on top partners drives disproportionate returns. The importance of measuring value realization, not just selling ROI promises. How to elevate mid-level business problems to CFO-level strategic priorities through economic impact framing. Lessons from scaling enterprise and mid-market GTM motions — and the danger of straying from your ICP. Why pricing optimization and expansion within existing customers often deliver faster impact than new logo acquisition. The leadership discipline required in the first 100 days of a transformation. And AJ’s advice to rising GTM professionals: master the fundamentals, focus on the 80/20, and develop influence without authority. This episode is a masterclass in combining strategic rigor with execution discipline — and a reminder that sustainable growth comes from fundamentals done exceptionally well. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com

January 27, 2026Episode 9355 min

From Hyperscalers to Startup: GTM Lessons from a Former Microsoft & Amazon AI Executive

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with Joseph Sirosh , Founder & CEO of CreatorsAGI, to explore how go-to-market strategy fundamentally changes in the age of AI, and why trust, differentiation, and customer clarity matter more than ever. With nearly three decades of experience leading AI initiatives at FICO, Amazon, Microsoft Azure, Compass, and Alexa Shopping, Joseph shares rare behind-the-scenes insights into how AI products actually make it to market, from early neural networks and fraud detection to today’s agentic AI systems. The conversation spans founder-led sales, product-led vs. sales-led growth, and why AI forces companies to rethink how customers discover, evaluate, and trust complex products. They dive into: How Joseph defines GTM as ICP clarity plus differentiated value, not tactics or channels. Why GTM is never static and must evolve alongside product and customer maturity. The role of trust in B2B buying, and why buyers are betting their careers on your product. Lessons from selling AI at hyperscale versus starting from zero as a founder. Why product-led growth resembles DevOps for go-to-market. When sales-led growth is unavoidable and why complex products demand partnership selling. The early pivot from creator-focused AI to B2B agentic AI at Creators AGI. A real GTM success story showing how AI agents cut sales cycles in half. Why customers can’t always tell you what AI product to build, and what founders should do instead. Practical advice for founders building GTM motions around emerging, fast-moving technology. This episode is a masterclass in AI-native go-to-market strategy, blending deep technical insight with real-world GTM execution from one of the industry’s most experienced AI leaders. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Connect with Joseph Sirosh on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com

December 25, 2025Episode 9249 min

From SDR to SVP of Sales: The Go-To-Market Thinking Behind Akshay Doshi’s Rise

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu speaks with Akshay Doshi, SVP of Sales at SpotDraft, about building repeatable value in B2B SaaS—and why great go-to-market is ultimately about elevating customers, not just closing deals. Akshay shares his journey from SDR to sales leader, including formative lessons from customer success, enterprise account management, and scaling sales teams during uncertainty—most notably, building SpotDraft’s GTM engine just as the pandemic reshaped buying behavior worldwide. The conversation explores how modern GTM leaders can design sales motions that mirror the customer experience, create trust through expectation-setting, and build systems that scale culture—not just revenue. They dive into: Why Akshay defines GTM as go-to-repeatable value, not just pipeline or quota. How experience in customer success makes sales leaders more credible and effective. Designing sales processes that reflect the onboarding and delivery experience customers will actually receive. Building trust by saying “no” to the wrong customers—and why it pays off years later. Scaling a sales culture through values, micro-wins, and cultural carriers. How sales and marketing must operate as a single orchestration layer, not separate functions. Lessons from scaling SpotDraft through outbound, word-of-mouth, and customer love during COVID. Why AI in legal tech requires careful expectation-setting, not hype-driven positioning. Advice for aspiring GTM leaders: learn adjacent functions early and think like an operator, not just a seller. This episode is a deep, practical look at how modern sales leaders can build durable GTM systems by aligning value, culture, and customer outcomes. Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Connect with Akshay Doshi on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com

November 13, 2025Episode 9153 min

GTM In The AI Era: 30 Years of Lessons with Mayfield’s Gamiel Gran

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with Gamiel Gran, Partner at Mayfield, to explore how decades of GTM experience—from IBM and Oracle to BEA Software and now venture capital—have shaped his philosophy on customer-centric growth and founder leadership. Gamiel shares timeless lessons from building sales teams, scaling enterprise software in the early internet era, and coaching today’s AI-first founders through the next great technology shift. His message is simple but profound: it’s not about you—it’s about them. They dive into: How curiosity and empathy separate great salespeople from quota chasers. Lessons from IBM’s legendary consultative sales training and Oracle’s “win at all costs” culture. The importance of founder clarity—why every word you say shapes how your team sells. How defining who not to sell to creates stronger product-market fit. The discipline of persona mapping: knowing your buyer so well you could do their job. Why AI isn’t just another wave—but a complete redesign of the IT and GTM stack. How agentic workflows will change selling, buying, and business process itself. Why founders must balance open-mindedness with focus—clarity is leadership. And the advice Gamiel gives every entrepreneur: Be your own North Star. From fax-era product-led growth to AI-native go-to-market design, this conversation is a masterclass in how technology, empathy, and leadership evolve together. Connect with Gamiel Gran on LinkedIn Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn Brought to you by: stratyve.com