Steve Hardy
5x CMO, 2 exits for Public, VC, PE SaaS | Driving $50M–$2B+ ARR Transformations | ex-Gartner
- Role
- Chief Marketing Officer at SmartRecruiters
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve Hardy
Scaling a SaaS business from $50M to $2B+ ARR isn’t about more leads—it’s about smarter, customer-obsessed growth. As a 5x CMO at public, PE, and VC-backed SaaS companies, I’ve led transformations that delivered market-defining growth in HR-Tech, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise software. I’ve built and scaled global teams of 130+, managed $30M+ budgets, and unified marketing, sales, and product around a common vision. My approach transforms pipeline conversion, deal velocity, and win rates, while aligning every dollar to customer lifetime value and strategic goals. Recognized as Forrester/SiriusDecisions Marketing Executive of the Year, I’ve helped companies navigate M&A, IPO prep, and category creation, with a data-driven, execution-first mindset. If you’re a CEO, investor, or board member looking to unlock the next stage of growth for your SaaS company, let’s connect. I’m always open to sharing insights on demand generation, GTM strategy, and building world-class marketing teams.
Experience
Chief Marketing Officer
Aug 2024 — Present · NY, US
Education
The University of Huddersfield
BA Honors, Marketing
1992 — 1996
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