Douglas Karr

About

Marketing doesn’t need more noise—it requires strategy, systems, and someone who can ship. I help Martech, SaaS, and AI companies go to market with clarity, confidence, and campaigns that drive results. As a Fractional CMO and marketing technologist, I partner with founders and leadership teams to align positioning, build scalable marketing ops, and drive real growth. I’ve trained custom models for automated content and sales enablement, launched ABM campaigns fueled by intent data, and built Martech stacks that don’t just look good in a diagram—they perform under pressure. Whether it’s launching a new product, refining a GTM strategy, or untangling years of marketing debt, I bring execution speed, enterprise experience, and an impact. I've worked with innovative startups and global enterprises alike—including Dell, Webtrends, ExactTarget, Salesforce, GoDaddy, SmartFOCUS, and Roche. I’ve co-hosted an award-winning podcast with Dell and developed marketing curriculum for Butler University. I’m also a big believer in mentoring marketers and building high-trust teams that know how to win (and have fun doing it). If you’re trying to scale, pivot, or stop spinning your wheels, let’s talk. I’ve been there, fixed that, and probably built a dashboard for it. In my spare time, you'll find me spending time with my wife and grandchildren and sharing my findings on Martech Zone. I'm also the author of Corporate Blogging for Dummies (Wiley), an accomplished keynote speaker and public speaker, and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy's Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations.