76: The Golden Triangle: Product Marketing, Brand, and Demand - with Surbhi Agarwal, CMO at Applied Intuition

In this episode of "Women in B2B Marketing," host Jane Serra sits down with Surbhi Agarwal, the CMO at Applied Intuition. Surbhi shares her impressive career journey, transitioning from engineering and sales to various marketing roles, ultimately becoming a CMO. With experience at industry giants like Intel and Google, as well as startups, Surbhi offers valuable insights into the differences between large corporations and startups, the critical role of product marketing, and leadership strategies. She emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and the importance of advocating for oneself in the workplace.

Surbhi walks us through:

• Her career journey from engineering to CMO in B2B marketing.
• Experiences in both large corporations and startups.
• The importance of product marketing in understanding product-market fit and business strategy.
• Challenges faced by product marketers, including lead generation and collaboration.
• The extensive responsibilities faced by product marketers in various aspects of the business.
• Her admiration for the demand generation function and its high-pressure environment.
• The impact of organizational silos on marketing efficiency and effectiveness.
• The Golden Triangle: defining functional pillars and setting clear objectives for team collaboration.
• Strategies for fostering collaboration and alignment within marketing teams.
• Adapting to different cultures while working internationally despite visa restrictions.
• The significance of psychological safety, trust, and open communication in leadership.
• Gender inequality in the workplace and the importance of advocacy for women.
• Lessons on resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning in career development.

Key Links:

Guest: Surbhi Agarwal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhiagarwal/

Host: Jane Serra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/