Bio

Former marketing exec at Drift ($1B valuation) and Privy (9 figure exit). Now I am building a media company focused on B2B marketing called Exit Five. There's a podcast, job board, newsletter, and community with 3,000+ paying members at exitfive.com. My book Founder Brand was released in 2022 and was an instant #1 best-seller on Amazon in marketing. Before starting Exit Five I was: - Chief Brand Officer at Drift and former VP of Marketing. Helped company achieve $1B+ valuation (Vista) - Chief Marketing Officer at Privy (acquired by Attentive Mobile for 9 figures) Here's a bio that I use for speaking and stuff: One of the top marketing minds in the country, Dave Gerhardt helps businesses with brand building and marketing strategy. He’s the founder of Exit Five, a media company focused on B2B marketing, and former Chief Brand Officer at Drift and Chief Marketing Officer at Privy. A guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, Dave has traveled the world speaking and coaching marketing teams and startup founders. He lives with his family in Burlington, Vermont. Learn more about working with Dave at davegerhardt.com