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Paula Pollock

Fractional CMO for Complex Products

Translating Complex Technologies into Market Success

I help technology companies transform sophisticated products into compelling market positions. Drawing from enterprise sales and marketing leadership experience, I bring Fortune 100 expertise to growing technology organizations—without the full-time commitment..

Why a Fractional CMO?

Modern technology companies need sophisticated marketing leadership, but many aren’t ready for a full-time CMO. As your fractional CMO, I provide expert guidance and hands-on execution to drive your marketing success, offering:

  • Strategic leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive
  • Deep technical marketing expertise from enterprise software to fintech
  • Proven go-to-market strategies that drive acquisition outcomes
  • Data-driven approach to marketing performance and ROI

Expertise

Strategic Marketing Leadership

  • Marketing strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Budget optimization and resource allocation
  • Team guidance and capability building
  • Marketing technology stack optimization

Technical Product Marketing

  • Complex product positioning and messaging
  • Technical content strategy and development
  • Product launch and go-to-market planning
  • Sales enablement and customer education

Growth Marketing & Analytics

  • Multi-channel campaign strategy
  • Marketing automation and lifecycle optimization
  • Performance metrics and ROI tracking
  • Data-driven decision making

Select Client Outcomes

Enterprise Software: Credential Master

Led go-to-market strategy for a Verifiable Credentials Management middleware, resulting in successful acquisition by Salesforce. Developed comprehensive product positioning, technical marketing materials, and targeting strategy for higher education and enterprise markets.

Fintech: Marygold & Co.

Developed and executed comprehensive fintech marketing strategy, creating educational content focused on building consumer trust and financial literacy. Implemented multi-channel campaigns that drove user adoption through targeted PR, digital advertising, and content marketing.

Life Sciences Research Technology: CIPRES Science Gateway

Managed marketing strategy and user engagement for NSF-funded research infrastructure, implementing new pricing models and retention campaigns while maintaining strong revenue performance through system transitions.

Industries

  • Enterprise Software & SaaS
  • Fintech & Financial Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Life Sciences & Research Technology
  • Technical B2B Services

Types of Marketing Engagements

I partner with companies at crucial growth stages, bringing enterprise-level marketing leadership and hands-on execution scaled to your needs. Drawing from years of successful engagements and product launches in complex  markets, I start by deeply understanding your product’s differentiators, market position, and growth objectives. Then, I create a customized roadmap that aligns with your team’s capabilities and resources, becoming an accessible, accountable extension of your team – whether you’re preparing for acquisition, launching sophisticated products, or optimizing your go-to-market strategy.

Most clients engage in one of these ways:

Strategic Advisory

  • Marketing strategy development
  • Quarterly planning and review
  • Team guidance and mentoring
  • 10-20 hours per month

Marketing Leadership

  • Ongoing marketing direction
  • Campaign oversight
  • Performance optimization
  • 20-40 hours per month

Transformation Projects

  • Product launches
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Marketing automation setup
  • Custom scope and timeline

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