Samantha Leal — Co-Founder
Hey, I’m Sam I’ve spent the past decade helping startups scale from 0 to 8-figures, leading marketing for products that reached 8M+ users. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: Most startups don’t have a marketing problem. They have a customer understanding problem. I’ve seen it happen over and over: - A startup hits $2M ARR and suddenly, what used to work: founder-led sales, scrappy paid acquisition- stops scaling. - They try the usual fixes: more ad spend, new channels, hiring an agency - but nothing moves the needle. - They burn cash testing random tactics without actually knowing what makes customers buy, stay, and refer. That’s where I come in. I don’t believe in blind optimizations or playbook strategies. I believe in getting inside your customers’ heads, so we can build a growth system that’s actually designed to work for your unique audience and business. What Makes Growth Studio different? Most agencies move too slow. They hand you off to junior teams who’ve never actually scaled a business. They build “strategies” in a vacuum - without ever talking to your customers. That’s not how we operate. We work directly with founders to get to the root of why their growth has stalled - and move fast to fix it. ✔️ We start by deeply understanding your customers - what they need, what makes them convert, and why they stick around. ✔️ We take full ownership of your paid acquisition & growth strategy - no outsourcing to a junior team. ✔️ We act as an embedded growth partner - not a consultant handing over a deck. This isn’t about quick wins. It’s about building a scalable acquisition system that compounds over time - so you can grow without the guesswork. Learn more: https://joingrowthstudio.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Growth Marketing Expert specializing in scaling startups and optimizing customer acquisition strategies.
Experience: 10 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Growth Marketing
- Customer Insight
- Marketing Strategy
- Business Growth Strategies
- Consulting
Career Highlights
- Expert in scaling startups to 8-figures.
- Deep understanding of customer insights for growth.
- Proven track record in building growth systems.
Work Experience
Aliwell
Chief Marketing Officer (10 mos)
Growth Studio
Founder (1 yr 8 mos)
Prequel
Head of Growth & Marketing (8 mos)
Head of Marketing (9 mos)
Samantha Leal • Growth & Marketing Advisor
Growth & Marketing Advisor (4 yrs 1 mo)
Synthesis
Director of Marketing (11 mos)
YSpace, York University
Growth Consultant (3 mos)
Kinedu
VP of Growth Marketing (1 yr 9 mos)
Director of Marketing (5 yrs 4 mos)
Content (4 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Boston University
Advanced Growth Series at Reforge
Growth Marketing Minidegree at CXL
Growth Series at Reforge