Sudeep Eldo Cherian — CEO

I’m a senior product marketing and platform strategy leader with 15+ years shaping category-defining narratives across AI, cloud-managed platforms, and enterprise-scale technology. My career has been focused on unifying complex product portfolios, translating deep technical capability into outcomes that matter, and building high-performing PMM organizations that partner tightly with Product, Engineering, and Sales. I specialize in platform storytelling—turning distributed systems, data intelligence, AI architectures, and integrated ecosystems into clear, differentiated messaging. I've led global PMM teams of up to 40+, redefined platform narratives for multi-billion-dollar enterprise brands, and driven cross-portfolio alignment that accelerates adoption, analyst leadership, and revenue growth. My passion is building narratives that move markets, simplify complexity, and help customers navigate shifts like AI, security, sustainability, and the future of work. I thrive in environments where technology, strategy, and customer empathy intersect—and where there’s an opportunity to define what comes next.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Product Marketing Leader with expertise in AI and enterprise technology.

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Experience: 19 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Product Marketing
Go-to-market Strategy
Product Strategy
Business Analytics
Analytical Skills
Growth Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Change Management
Competitive Intelligence
Business Transformation

Career Highlights

Led global PMM teams of 40+ professionals.
Achieved 4X Y/Y increase in cross-sell volume.
Transformed LinkedIn into a leading B2B advertising platform.

Work Experience

Cornerstone OnDemand

Vice President of Product Marketing (2 yrs 10 mos)

On Deck

Fellow, Execs on Deck (1 yr 10 mos)

Hustle Fund

Angel Investor (3 yrs 9 mos)

Senior Director, Head of Global Product Marketing and Solutions Marketing (6 yrs)

Group Product Marketing Manager (3 yrs)

Senior Product Marketing Manager (2 yrs)

Groupon

Summer Associate, Competitive Strategy (2 mos)

eBay

MBA Consultant (2 mos)

Komaza

Fellow (7 mos)

Microsoft Corporation

Senior Business Analyst (4 yrs 8 mos)

Accenture

Intern (2 mos)

Shell

Intern, Technology Services (2 mos)

Education

MBA at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Product Management at General Assembly

Management Information Systems & Business Honors Program at Texas McCombs School of Business

Business at SDA Bocconi

High school diploma at Elsik High School

Sudeep Eldo Cherian

CEO

Dallas, Texas, United States19 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led global PMM teams of 40+ professionals.
Achieved 4X Y/Y increase in cross-sell volume.
Transformed LinkedIn into a leading B2B advertising platform.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Product Marketing Leader with expertise in AI and enterprise technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product MarketingGo-to-market StrategyProduct StrategyBusiness AnalyticsAnalytical SkillsGrowth MarketingMarketing StrategyChange ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceBusiness Transformation

Other Skills

Integrated MarketingMarket ResearchAdvertisingDigital MarketingProduct PositioningTeam LeadershipUser ResearchSales EnablementManagementLeadershipStrategic CommunicationsCustomer ExperienceRelationship BuildingStrategic PlanningE-Commerce

About

Experience

19 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Cornerstone ondemand

Vice President of Product Marketing

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Remote

Lead a 17-person product marketing organization at Cornerstone OnDemand, overseeing core product marketing, solutions, industry, competitive intelligence, and launch programs.
Spearheaded a global category creation initiative, rebranding efforts, and market positioning strategies, resulting in a 4X Y/Y increase in cross-sell volume.
Developed the company's first data-driven market segmentation and Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) framework, driving strategic improvements in targeting and product roadmap.

Product MarketingGo-to-market StrategyIntegrated MarketingCompetitive IntelligenceMarket ResearchAdvertising+44

On deck

Fellow, Execs on Deck

Apr 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

The Execs on Deck Fellowship is a program for executive-level leaders to accelerate their ideas and careers, surrounded by a world-class community.

Hustle fund

Angel Investor

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Angel Squad Member and investing with the Hustle Fund at https://www.hustlefund.vc/angelsquad

Analytical SkillsRelationship Building

3 roles

Senior Director, Head of Global Product Marketing and Solutions Marketing

Promoted

Jan 2017 – Jan 2023 · 6 yrs

Transformed marketing organization by defining and scaling product marketing, solutions marketing, and growth marketing functions, leading to a 10x team growth.
Repositioned LinkedIn as the leading B2B advertising platform and most trusted social network through successful brand campaigns and platform integrations.
Founded business tools growth marketing team, implementing product-led growth strategies and multi-channel campaigns to exceed targets.

User ResearchSocial MediaTeam LeadershipProduct MarketingChange ManagementCompetitive Intelligence+20

Group Product Marketing Manager

Promoted

Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs

User ResearchTeam LeadershipChange ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceDigital MarketingManagement+8

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs

User ResearchProduct MarketingChange ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceDigital MarketingAnalytical Skills+6

Groupon

Summer Associate, Competitive Strategy

Jun 2011 – Aug 2011 · 2 mos · Greater Chicago Area

Change ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceAnalytical SkillsBusiness TransformationRelationship BuildingE-Commerce+1

Ebay

MBA Consultant

Mar 2011 – May 2011 · 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Change ManagementRelationship BuildingE-CommerceWorkflow Optimization

Komaza

Fellow

Jan 2010 – Aug 2010 · 7 mos · Kenya

As a Fellow at Komaza in Kenya, I spearheaded the integration of GPS technology, data-driven management, and strategic planning to propel the company toward becoming Africa's leading forestry enterprise. We laid the foundation for sustainable growth and impact in the forestry sector by introducing innovative solutions and forging partnerships with small-scale farmers.

Change ManagementBusiness TransformationLeadershipRelationship BuildingCustomer ExperienceProduct Development+2

Microsoft corporation

Senior Business Analyst

May 2005 – Jan 2010 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Greater Seattle Area

Led development and execution of seasonal and product launch marketing campaigns, increasing domestic revenue by several million over the forecast.
Improved business processes in the Asia‐Pacific Program Management Office, resulting in enhanced collaboration and $3M elimination of redundant technology development.
Constructed and executed strategy for offshore global engineering team expansion, driving ~20% per head cost reduction and productivity improvements.

Analytical SkillsRelationship BuildingProduct Lifecycle ManagementBusiness AnalyticsCustomer ExperienceProduct Development+2