A leading provider of advisory and talent solutions for startup and venture-backed AI and technology services firms seeking exponential growth.
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Proven Revenue Generation
Our team has driven $215M+ revenue growth across AI, Technology, and SaaS.

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Diverse Expertise & Successful Exits
We've built high-performing teams at top-tier firms (Bain and Madrona Venture Group) portfolio companies.

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Proven Success Across the Spectrum
We've helped startups scale to 20M in revenue as well as overseen 50M+ P&L's supporting fortune.
Core Competencies
Fractional CRO + Marketing + LinkedIn Services
We specialize in driving revenue by standardizing processes and implementing data-driven systems and strategies, leveraging our deep industry expertise and proven methodologies.
We unlock quick wins while building a foundation for sustained growth by delivering hands-on revenue solutions with performance guarantees, tailored to your unique needs.
Retained & Contingent Search
Our network features proven candidates with experience at startups as well as Fortune 500 firms, seeking impactful roles in emerging firms.
All of our candidates are exclusively represented by our equity partners and are backed by an industry-leading six-month performance guarantee.
360-Degree Relationship with Microsoft, Google, and SAP
Leveraging our network of long-standing relationships, we help firms sell to and with hyperscalers, unlocking growth opportunities.
With over a decade of experience, we're able to streamline vendor, partner development, and app-source onboarding by helping clients build credibility that aligns with requirements.

Our direct placement candidates are off-market, sourced from our immediate networks, and exclusively represented by our team. They seek roles with high-growth organizations to partner with leadership and drive transformational outcomes.
For Fractional CRO/CMO engagements, we balance quick wins with sustainable growth—enhancing brand awareness, boosting revenue, and optimizing go-to-market technology stacks with cost-efficient, integrated platforms.
Clients are supported by our marketing team, including expert copywriters, designers, and analysts. Using an industry-leading tech stack and buyer intent data, we generate opportunities in weeks opposed to months.
Contingent and Retained Search Services
Our engagement model is designed to build trust and ensure mutual success and all candidates are backed by a six month performance guarantee:
  • Initial Placement: $15,000 flat fee. This introductory rate allows us to demonstrate our value and establish a seamless working relationship. Our off-market candidates are carefully selected to align with niche outsourcing vendors, fostering long-term, value-driven partnerships.
  • Subsequent Placements: 18-27% of total compensation. Our tiered pricing reflects the depth of our involvement and the complexity of your hiring process, ensuring alignment with your specific needs and level of engagement.
Roles We Fill
Revenue (Expand)
C-Level Leadership:
  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Executive Leadership:
  • Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales, Business Development & Customer Success
  • Associate Vice President (AVP) of Sales, Business Development & Customer Success
  • Vice President (VP) of Sales, Business Development & Customer Success
  • Vice President (VP) of Marketing
Senior Leadership:
  • Senior Director of Sales, Channel, & Customer Success
  • Senior Director & Director Level Marketing Roles
  • Senior Business Development, Partner Development & Channel Executives
Specialized Roles:
  • Senior Account Executives (Mid-market & Enterprise)
  • Account Directors & Client Partners (Enterprise)
  • Senior Customer Success Managers & Client Sales Executives (Mid-market & Enterprise)
Engineering, Product & Data
C-Level Leadership:
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Chief Product Officer (CPO)
  • Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Executive Leadership:
  • Senior Vice President (SVP)
  • Associate Vice President (AVP)
  • Vice President (VP)
Senior Leadership:
  • Principal
  • Senior Director
  • Director
  • Manager
Specialized Roles:
  • Senior Software Engineers & Senior Architects
  • Senior Data Engineers
  • AI/ML Engineers
  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI) Engineers
  • Product and Delivery Managers
  • Cloud and Infrastructure Architects
  • DevOps and Automation Engineers
Fractional CRO + CMO Services

Recent studies indicate that 70% of small and mid-sized service firms that have implemented fractional C-suite services (such as CROs and CMOs) report significant improvements in their revenue growth within the first six months. Companies leveraging fractional leadership are scaling 30% faster than those using traditional full-time executives, due to the flexible, high-impact strategies and cost-efficiency fractional executives bring​. (Digital Authority Partners) (Your Fractional CROs and Fractional CMOs)
A white-glove, value- and delivery-driven approach (Expand)
As seasoned revenue leaders, we offer fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) services to help startups and growing service companies scale efficiently. Our expertise drives strategic growth, optimizes operations, and fosters long-term success. We help organizations navigate competitive markets, build sustainable revenue, and implement scalable systems. Whether refining go-to-market strategies, expanding client relationships, or streamlining operations, our proven approach delivers impactful results.

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Agility and Scalability (Expand)
One of the primary benefits of fractional CROs and CMOs is the flexibility and cost-efficiency they provide. Both roles deliver high-impact executive expertise without the long-term financial commitment of a full-time hire. This model allows firms to access senior-level leadership and strategic guidance on a part-time basis, perfect for businesses in growth stages or undergoing transformation. With the ability to scale their involvement based on business needs, fractional executives provide critical strategic oversight at a fraction of the cost, offering significant budgetary flexibility​.

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Holistic Alignment Across Key Business Functions
Fractional CROs and CMOs excel at aligning critical business functions such as sales, marketing, and customer success. They bring a comprehensive approach to revenue generation, ensuring that all teams are unified under a cohesive strategy that drives growth and client retention. This alignment not only enhances internal efficiencies but also improves client engagement and customer experience, making these roles essential for firms looking to streamline operations while maximizing impact across the entire revenue lifecycle​.

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Data-Driven Growth Strategies
Both CROs and CMOs bring a data-driven approach to scaling businesses. They leverage analytics, customer insights, and market research to develop targeted strategies that optimize lead generation, marketing campaigns, and sales processes. By implementing these strategies, consulting firms can see measurable improvements in performance, from increased client acquisition to enhanced customer retention. This data-centric focus helps firms make informed decisions, ensuring sustainable, long-term growth and positioning the firm for future success​.

Case Studies: Fractional CROs Driving Scalable Growth

Technology Services Firm Success Story Challenge: B2B tech consulting firm needed to revamp its sales strategy and improve client retention. Implemented scalable sales playbook and CRM-driven processes 36% revenue increase in first year 12% improvement in client retention Source: TechCXO SaaS Company Growth Transformation Challenge: Mid-sized SaaS company struggling to scale beyond its initial success. Aligned sales and marketing teams with standardized processes Successfully entered three new geographic markets 40% revenue increase within 12 months Source: Strive

Delivery Models
Fractional Managing Director / Flex Services
$2k Retainer
10 hours of flexible services/month (Expand)
  • One of our Equity Partners as well as our CMO available on-call for all services in a flexible manner
  • Preparation and support driving strategic meetings (Sales, Partnership, Investor, Board Meetings etc.)
  • Strategy, Planning, Coaching, Advisory
  • Optimization of branding/messaging and systems/processes
Entry: LinkedIn SDR
Starting at $750 per month
Our Entry package focuses on personalized prospecting and brand awareness
  • Guaranteed 3X qualified net-new business meetings through personalized prospecting via LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
  • Builds brand awareness and aligns meetings to your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
*This is likely how we connected with you initially
Growth: Fractional CMO
Starting at $4,000 per month
Entry-level services + holistic marketing services and support
  • Fractional CMO, supported by expert copywriters and design teams aligned to your niche services.
  • Holistic marketing services, including content creation, design, and lead generation.
  • Bi-weekly calls with our founding partners + weekly reporting and analytics.
  • Dedicated Slack channel for marketing requests, content iteration, and GTM project prioritization.
Partner: Fractional CRO + CMO, & Supporting Team
Starting at $5,250 per month
All Entry and Growth services + comprehensive sales & marketing leadership
  • Fractional CRO that represents your company, collaborating with your leadership team and owning revenue goals.
  • Unlimited marketing and design services led by our CMO, including paid advertising management, intent data.
  • Direct access to our leadership team with a dedicated Slack channel for seamless project submissions and requests.
Through our LinkedIn-focused practice, Touchpoint, we enable Founders, Consultants, and Sales Leaders to expand their networks and establish credibility with clients, partners, and investors.

In an increasingly automated world, we focus on delivering unparalleled value by combining precise, data-driven list building with hyper-personalized outreach to connect clients with the right opportunities. With six years of refinement and over $100M in new business driven for clients, we set the benchmark for results-oriented, relationship-driven growth.
🎯Services Starting at $450 Per Month
Average weekly outcomes across our clients (As of Q4 2024):
  • 31% Connection Acceptance Rate
  • 30+ new high-value connections per week
  • 11 Leads
  • 3 Meetings
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"I've been leaning on Doug for help with LinkedIn since he helped my team of SDRs almost five years ago. It's been great to scale with his team over the years as I've changed companies and brought him into new orgs to help our wider network of sales managers."
Connor Mawhinney
- Concur
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"After checking out six LinkedIn outreach tools, we chose HeyReach and discovered Meydenbauer while researching best practices. Since they had an agency account, it was cheaper to buy through them—definitely worth the extra budget to have them manage it too, given their consulting expertise. Their service is top-notch, and I'm always recommending them to friends and colleagues knowing they'll be in good hands!"
Jeff Derus
- Nordic Partners
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"Whatever you guys are doing with LinkedIn is working well. I just added four more sales navigator licenses to ramp on with the same strategy and gave Tiffany the green light to ramp up another VA to support our east coast team as well. Thanks for driving this and looking forward to getting you guys more integrated."
Partner
-Dalrae Solutions
Expert-Led Outreach
Our Managing Directors collaborate with our in-house team to craft messaging that aligns with your brand and objectives. This integrated approach ensures authentic, engaging, and effective outreach.
Proprietary Targeting Algorithms
We leverage advanced systems, in-depth research, and buyer intent data to identify and connect with the right people at the right time, maximizing your outreach efficiency.
Proven Success
With over $1B in pipeline generated for 200+ LinkedIn users, our proven strategies ensure compliance with LinkedIn's activity limits, backed by direct insights and best practices.
Industry Trust
Trusted by industry leaders like Microsoft, SAP, and top consulting, private equity, and commercial real estate firms, we deliver results that scale with clients needs.
First month results in dashboard below: 12 meetings booked, yielding four new relationships with clients and investors including NVIDIA and Y Combinator.

Client Results

Zero Client Attrition | Impressive ROI | Reduced Marketing SpendHelping our clients do more with less. Lead Generation Impact Two Managing Partners at Nordic Partners increased their connections with qualified investors month over month by 380% in the first 90 days with our initial "low-hanging fruit" campaigns, and are still averaging 12+ qualified meetings per month one year into service. Operational Efficiency One of our clients in Technology Consulting, whom we also support as a fractional CMO, achieved a ~215% increase in qualified leads quarter over quarter while reducing their spend with their previous marketing agency from $8,100 to $3,900/month. Revenue Acceleration A VP of Sales at a Series-B SaaS startup (average deal size $125K in ARR) drove 18 qualified meetings in their first 90 days of service, resulting in an additional $392K in revenue while also improving their social following. Meeting Conversion [Redacted] AI's co-founders' campaigns landed them an angel investor of $200K in the first week and are consistently driving an impressive average of 13 meetings with CSOs at enterprise consumer goods/retail companies each month, helping them gather feedback on their MVP and bring on board members/advisors. Investment Return Dalrae Solutions achieved an 800%+ ROI: 42% lower customer acquisition cost (CAC), 2.8x faster sales velocity in their first year leveraging our accelerators and LinkedIn content managed services.

Cost-Efficient Technology Stack Optimization
At Meydenbauer Partners, we bring extensive experience in deploying and optimizing a wide range of industry-leading platforms, organized into key categories to support your business operations, sales, marketing, and customer engagement strategies.
If you're interested in building an affordable, optimized stack, we can advise on the optimal stack below utilizing any of the tools in the expanded sections of the four subsets.

Our in-house stack costs roughly $1,100 a month, streamlining our operations, saving our team 135+ hours per month, improving operational efficiency and lead-to-revenue processes.
View Our In-House, Fully Integrated Technology Stack (Expand)
  • Infrastructure: G-Suite
  • Communication & home base: Slack, fully integrated with all platforms
  • CRM & Sales Automation: Pipedrive
  • Data + Buyer Intent: 6Sense, SeamlessAI, Keyplay
  • Marketing Automation: HeyReach + LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Clay, Surfe, Instantly, Mailchimp, Gamma.app, Calendly, TwainAI, CopyAI, OpenAI, Anthropic
  • Project Management: Jira integrated into Slack
  • Automation: Zapier Central, Make, N8N, PowerApps + Automate
  • Design: Gamma.app, Canva, Figma
  • Web: Webflow + Figma
  • Analytics: Looker & PowerBI
Additional Platforms That We Work With
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Sales Automation
  • Pipedrive & Copper CRM - Our go-to CRMs for new clients.
  • Salesforce – We provide expert-level support in Salesforce CRM, helping organizations manage sales pipelines, automate marketing efforts, and improve customer engagement strategies for long-term growth.
  • Dynamics – Specializing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, we help streamline customer relationship management to improve interactions, sales tracking, and customer service.
  • HubSpot – We ensure businesses optimize their lead generation, pipeline management, and marketing automation processes with HubSpot's integrated CRM, marketing, and sales tools.
  • Zoho CRM – We manage Zoho's robust CRM tools, supporting sales, marketing, and service operations, creating a unified system for seamless business workflows.
  • Go High Level – We utilize Go High Level to deliver marketing automation, CRM, and sales pipeline management solutions, helping companies nurture prospects and scale more effectively.
  • Freshworks – Freshworks offers modern CRM and customer support solutions. We help teams improve their sales automation, customer engagement, and lead conversion rates.
Project and Task Management
  • Atlassian Suite – Our expertise extends across the Atlassian ecosystem, including tools like Confluence, to enhance productivity, collaboration, and project visibility.
  • Trello – We guide companies in using Trello's flexible project management boards for team collaboration, task tracking, and customizable workflows, simplifying team operations.
  • Azure DevOps – Our experience with Azure DevOps helps teams integrate agile project management, code repositories, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver software solutions faster and more effectively.
  • Smartsheet – Dynamic work management, improving team collaboration, project tracking, and real-time updates to drive efficient operations.
  • Monday.com – Affordable project management, team collaboration, and workflow automation, ensuring operational efficiency across departments.
Marketing Automation and Campaign Management
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator – We help teams leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator for advanced lead generation, allowing businesses to connect with key prospects and build valuable relationships.
  • Our partnership with LinkedIn's preferred marketing tools enables clients to accelerate growth
  • Clay - Advanced contact and data cleaning, RPA integrations into marketing tools, and workflows that provide unmatched value.
  • Mailchimp – We manage Mailchimp campaigns, focusing on audience segmentation, automated email workflows, and targeted marketing to boost engagement and conversion rates.
  • Zapier – With Zapier, we automate marketing workflows by connecting various apps and systems, ensuring seamless data transfer between tools and improved operational efficiency.
  • Constant Contact – We help businesses implement effective email marketing strategies through Constant Contact, optimizing audience growth and customer retention.
  • HubSpot & Freshmarketing - Helps businesses efficiently manage campaigns, automate workflows, and analyze data to optimize marketing performance and customer engagement.
  • ActiveCampaign – Our team helps businesses streamline their marketing automation, CRM, and customer experience efforts using ActiveCampaign for enhanced lead nurturing and engagement.
AI
We leverage AI-driven platforms to enhance business operations, automate decision-making, and unlock valuable insights from data. By integrating AI into key workflows, we help businesses predict trends, personalize customer interactions, and optimize processes for maximum efficiency and accuracy.
Please inquire within to learn about our evolving stack of 10+ tools.
RPA
Our RPA solutions streamline repetitive tasks, freeing up your workforce to focus on higher-value initiatives. We implement RPA tools that automate data entry, process management, and other manual tasks, improving operational efficiency and reducing errors across your business.
UiPath – UiPath is one of the most comprehensive RPA platforms, providing user-friendly tools that automate repetitive tasks like data extraction and workflow management, making it an excellent fit for small and growing firms.
Automation Anywhere – A highly scalable RPA solution, Automation Anywhere offers a cloud-native platform that helps technology outsourcing companies automate processes such as client onboarding, reporting, and back-office functions.
Data Analytics & BI
We offer expert support in data analytics and BI platforms, helping businesses gather actionable insights from their data. Our solutions enable real-time reporting, data visualization, and predictive analytics to inform strategic decisions and drive performance improvements.
Tableau – Ideal for small and mid-sized businesses, Tableau offers powerful data visualization and analytics tools that help companies make sense of their data through interactive dashboards and real-time reporting.
Power BI – A Microsoft solution, Power BI integrates seamlessly with existing systems to provide rich, real-time insights, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions and scale operations efficiently.
Cloud Infrastructure Management
We support cloud infrastructure platforms, ensuring that your systems are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance. Our expertise in cloud services includes managing storage, computing power, and application deployment, helping businesses operate more efficiently while reducing costs.
  • Microsoft Azure – Azure provides a scalable cloud infrastructure with built-in security and a suite of tools for application management, making it a top choice for growing technology firms looking to streamline their operations.
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) – AWS offers a broad set of cloud-based products that help small businesses scale their infrastructure with flexible, pay-as-you-go options, making it ideal for outsourcing companies.
Real Estate and Investment Management
  • InvestNext – We support real estate investment firms in managing their fundraising, investor relationships, and reporting capabilities using InvestNext for a streamlined user experience.
  • AppFolio – We specialize in using AppFolio for property management, ensuring efficiency in leasing, rent collection, tenant communication, and portfolio performance optimization.
Team

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Team
As a close-knit team of six operating partners and directors who have been working together for years, we deliver seamless, highly efficient client service. By strategically implementing an advanced technology stack, including AI-enhanced internal tools and workflows, we operate at a level of performance that outperforms the vast majority of advisory firms & digital agencies nationwide. This cutting-edge approach allows us to deliver exceptional value, streamline processes, and ensure that our clients receive the highest caliber of service possible.

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Principal
Doug Sandstedt, principal of Meydenbauer Partners Consulting, is a six-time Presidents Club member who has closed $215M in service revenue throughout the past decade. Doug specializes in scaling sales, marketing, and delivery teams for software and service firms, particularly within the Microsoft and SAP ecosystems. Doug's career spans from small business account executive to overseeing hundreds of employees at both public and private equity-backed firms.
In Sales and Customer Success, Doug has recruited over thirty top-performing sales and channel executives, with an outstanding track record in retention and performance.
Leveraging his Engineering and Product expertise, having led hundreds of engagements and placed over 1000 engineers in enterprises and startups, Doug leads our firm's focus on strategy, digital transformation, product development, and AI initiatives.
Doug's dual expertise in sales and technology enables him to identify exceptional talent across both domains. This unique skill set allows Meydenbauer's clients to achieve rapid growth while maintaining operational efficiency and a strong company culture.
In addition to Consulting and Technology, Doug leads an investment fund acquiring and operating small businesses and commercial real estate assets in Washington, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.
Join Our Network
Whether you're a business seeking to fill critical senior leadership roles in sales, customer success, or engineering, or a professional looking for your next opportunity, we invite you to connect with us.

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Future Principals (Equity)
We are actively seeking an additional Principal-level partner with a minimum of five years of executive search experience who aligns with our team and values. This individual will receive an equity stake in the firm and become a key part of our forward-thinking team, committed to excellence, innovation, and long-term success.

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New Clients
Schedule a call with our managing partner to begin your journey with Meydenbauer Partners Consulting today.

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Candidates
If you have a proven track record of being a top performer throughout your career and want to learn where you fit within the market, we are happy to share our insights and point you in the right direction, whether that means with one of our clients, our partners' clients, or making a personal introduction to a hiring manager with no fees involved.

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Referral Partners
We are proud to offer a straightforward and rewarding partnership for our referral partners and partner agencies. We share half of our fees, no questions asked, ensuring that those who introduce us to high-quality candidates or clients are fairly compensated for their role in helping our clients deliver results.

Join Us as a Founding Consultant at Meydenbauer Partners Consulting

We are excited to announce that Meydenbauer Partners Consulting is actively seeking founding consultants to join our growing firm. We offer a platform for industry specialists to engage in part-time, flexible client projects within the consulting space, along with opportunities to participate in business development as channel partners, earning competitive referral commissions. Why Join Us? Part-Time Flexibility: Work on projects that align with your schedule and expertise. Diverse Client Base: Collaborate with a wide range of clients across industries including Cloud, AI, and Business Process Automation. Innovative Platform: Leverage our existing infrastructure and proven methodologies to deliver exceptional value to clients. Referral Income: As a business development channel partner, earn on a referral basis by introducing new clients or project opportunities. We're Looking for Experts in: Cloud, Data Center, and IT Infrastructure AI, Machine Learning, and RPA Digital Transformation & Business Process Optimization Senior Sales Executives for full-time placements and paid GTM consulting Whether you're considering opportunities or someone with a strong industry network who wants to become a channel partner, Meydenbauer Partners Consulting offers a unique chance to make an impact while maintaining flexibility. If you're interested in joining our founding team of consultants to get access to part-time bench or becoming a business development channel partner, we would love to connect with you. Let's discuss how you can be part of our mission to drive innovative solutions and business growth. Schedule a Meeting

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