Challenges: Orchestrated the GTM (Go-to-Market) transformation of a new software product for a legacy provider during a high-stakes corporate rebrand (from Zmags to FASTR). Tasked with architecting a cohesive digital ecosystem and a multi-channel sales enablement framework (15+ high-conversion assets) to institutionalize the new platform positioning and catalyze a high-velocity SQL pipeline from a legacy user base.

Client: FASTR

Industry: Software-as-a-Service

Product Strategy and Marketing Management

Strategic Deliverables

  • Cornerstone Asset Strategy: Engineered a data-driven whitepaper synthesizing quantitative insights from 300+ C-suite executives, providing critical insights for value proposition refinement and establishing the strategic foundation for the Fastr Frontend sales narrative.

  • Product Marketing Framework: Translated beta customer insights into compelling GTM messaging, proof points, and value propositions for the new platform.

  • Digital Ecosystem Architecture: Directed the cross-functional execution of 15+ high-performance digital assets and landing pages, optimized for SEO and conversion to fuel the demand generation pipeline.

Impact

  • Lead Generation Velocity: Achieved 350+ downloads from enterprise CMOs and CTOs within 6 months, establishing a repeatable pipeline of Sales-Qualified Leads (SQLs) pre-launch.

  • Market Positioning: Reinforced dominant market positioning and accelerated early-stage client adoption through thought leadership authority.

  • GTM Execution: Successfully launched the digital ecosystem on schedule, directly accelerating the platform’s go-to-market momentum.

  • Johaan’s notable successes [at FASTR] include producing excellent digital media content across mediums, ranging from the organization's first data-backed whitepaper which surveyed +300 Ecommerce leaders to generate insights that influenced our product positioning, messaging, and promotion; to learning HubSpot and managing web experiences to strengthen brand-building and lead-generation.

    Allison Vernerey, Vice President of Product