In this episode of Beyond SaaS, Jason Niedle speaks with Sharon Harrison, CMO of Gravyty, about the critical role of engagement in driving growth for tech companies, particularly in the education sector. They discuss the importance of pivoting in marketing strategies, aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams, and the unique challenges women face in tech. Sharon shares insights on Gravyty's recent mergers and how they are innovating in alumni engagement and donor relations. The conversation also touches on growth strategies, understanding customer needs, and the significance of effective communication.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Engagement and Growth
01:47 The Importance of Pivoting in Marketing
09:39 Aligning Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success
11:08 Collective Learning and Cross-Functional Collaboration
12:14 Women in Tech: Challenges and Opportunities
15:23 Gravity's Mergers: A New Era in Education Technology
20:01 Enhancing Student Engagement Through Technology
21:36 Growth Strategies in a Competitive Landscape
28:25 Overcoming Internal Constraints for Growth
32:48 The Importance of Communication in Leadership
Takeaways
· We shouldn't be afraid to pivot in our strategies.
· Alignment between sales, marketing, and customer success is crucial.
· Women in tech face unique challenges that need addressing.
· Gravyty is innovating in alumni and donor engagement.
· Understanding the academic cycle is key to outreach.
· Communication must be bi-directional for effective engagement.
· The importance of A/B testing in marketing strategies.
· Internal constraints can hinder growth; prioritize effectively.
· Utilizing AI can enhance operational efficiency.
· Building a strong team culture fosters collaboration and success.
Sound Bites
"We shouldn't be afraid to pivot."
"You don't want to talk over their head."
"Communication is bi-directional."
Keywords
growth strategies, marketing, alignment, women in tech, education technology, Gravyty, mergers, customer success, engagement, AI solutions
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