Episode 193: From startups to CMO: Inside Scott Leatherman’s journey with sales, the CRO and AI

Episode notes

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Product, B2B Marketing, sits down with Scott Leatherman, the newly appointed CMO of Aviatrix, to explore his career journey and unpack some of the most pressing topics in B2B marketing today. Scott shares his early experiences in Silicon Valley’s startup scene and how they shaped his path to becoming a CMO. He also dives into his first strategic moves in the role - strengthening the marketing team and partnering with agencies, Clear Digital and Global Results Communications. Beyond his professional journey, Scott discusses the critical importance of cross-functional alignment, particularly with sales and the Chief Revenue Officer. The conversation also explores how large language models (LLMs) are empowering marketers to meet the growing demand for content and where AI is headed next.

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