Shahin Hoda

Founder

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia14 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of successful B2B marketing agency xGrowth.
Built a community of 7,000 growth marketers.
Pioneered ABM strategies in the APAC region.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B marketing expert with a focus on growth strategies and community engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Account-based Marketing (abm)B2b MarketingCommunity BuildingApp DevelopmentUser EngagementGrowth HackingMarket ResearchBusiness DevelopmentResearch AssistanceEvent Organization

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesB2B Marketing StrategyCRMClient relationship managementCommunicationConsultingData analysisData-driven strategiesERP integrationGo-to-market StrategyGrowth MarketingHealth awarenessLeadershipLean StartupLean Thinking

About

I spend most of my time on three things: 1) Growing our community of growth marketers in Australia called Growth Colony (we just hit 7,000 members). 2) Helping B2B technology firms build and maintain predictable, revenue-focused ABM strategies through our agency, xGrowth. 3) Searching for the best smoothie recipe for those mornings that I have to run out the door waaay too early (open to suggestions). I also post regular content about B2B growth on LinkedIn. Like the content? Connect or follow me Want to stay on top of the most recent growth trends and strategies? Join our community on Slack: www.growthcolony.org/slack Want to chat? ⏭ Let’s hop on a call and talk ABM strategy: shahin@xgrowth.com.au Find out more on www.xgrowth.com.au (you need to copy the link)

Experience

Xgrowth

Founder & Managing Director

Mar 2018 – Present · 8 yrs · Greater Melbourne Area

At xGrowth, our journey in reshaping B2B marketing began with a critical realisation – traditional methods weren't yielding the desired results.
This led us to pioneer Account-Based Marketing (ABM) in the APAC region. Fast-forward to today, we're a team driven by the thrill of crafting sophisticated, data-driven strategies that align sales and marketing efforts, ensuring the message reaches the right decision-makers.
Our case studies reflect our relentless pursuit to refine revenue methodologies, staying ahead in the market. We're passionate about connecting the pieces for perfection in every campaign.
If you're a B2B firm looking to build a predictable, revenue-focused growth engine, let's discuss how we can help you engage prospects and transform them into customers.

Account-Based Marketing (ABM)B2B MarketingData-driven strategiesSales alignment

Growth colony

Founder & Host

Feb 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo · Greater Melbourne Area

On the Growth Colony Podcast, you'll gain valuable insights from B2B leaders, including founders, CMOs, and sales and marketing experts. They share their successes, challenges, and cutting-edge strategies in B2B marketing.
This podcast offers a unique blend of real-world experiences and expert views, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current B2B marketing landscape.
Additionally, Growth Colony fosters a vibrant B2B marketing community through events and discussions on the latest trends, tools, and growth strategies.
To be a part of this dynamic exchange, join our Slack community (growthcolony.org/slack) and stay ahead in the evolving world of marketing and growth.

PodcastingB2B MarketingCommunity buildingEvent organization

The darwin challenge app

Director

Feb 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Melbourne Area

The Darwin Challenge app has been created for those of you who have one or more meat-free days a week. This life-giving app rewards you, by showing you how your meat-free days are improving your health and your world. Small acts, big impacts.
2018 REBRAND100 DISTINCTION
2017 AGDA AWARDS WINNER
2017 BEST AWARDS SILVER WINNER FOR INTERACTIVE
2017 W3 SILVER AWARD WINNER IN MOBILE APPS

App developmentHealth awarenessUser engagement

Appster

2 roles

Head of Traction Labs

Promoted

Jul 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr · Greater Melbourne Area

Market Dynamics Analyst

Apr 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Melbourne Area

Appster is one of the world’s fastest-growing app development firms, with offices across 3 continents. We aim to challenge assumptions, disrupt the status quo and build things that change the world. We use the lean startup method to build robust yet beautiful software and help you ‘growth hack’ your way to traction. In short: We build great apps and help make them successful. Appster operates as your technical co-founder and a startup accelerator rolled into one… all without taking any equity.

Lean startup methodologyApp developmentGrowth hacking

Independent research on australian energy market

Market Researcher

Sep 2014 – Mar 2015 · 6 mos

Conducted an independent market research on the effects of the Australian Carbon Tax abolishment on the country's clean energy industry.

Market researchData analysis

American university of sharjah

Graduate Research Assistant

Aug 2012 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Worked as a research assistant to several faculty of the school of Business in the American University of Sharjah in several different areas such as management, accounting, and finance.
Research subjects involved in:
Study of organizational culture of GCC family businesses (Management)
Development of a regression model to assess the stock price of public companies (Accounting)
Studying the vulnerability of Islamic indices during recessions and performing a comparison to traditional indices (Finance)

Research assistanceData analysis

Sun engineering & contracting l.l.c

Business Development & Automation

May 2012 – Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Client relationship management and business development
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integration and establishment
Brand development and market research

Client relationship managementBusiness developmentERP integration

American university of sharjah - international exchange office

Advisor

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Worked closely with incoming and outgoing students, university staff and the administration to ensure a smooth transition for exchange students.
Responsible for communicating directly with different departments of the university such as, the Office of Public Affairs, Registrar’s Office, and the Office of the Provost, the chief academic officer of the university, in order to establish and confirm the new developments and policies of the Exchange department.
Also, responsible for arranging and organizing events, tutorials, and orientations for incoming students from abroad so that they can better adjust to the American University of Sharjah environment.

Event organizationCommunication