Is Clay’s new GTM Engineer title a real function or just clever positioning?
Do we really need another founder preaching about their morning routine?
What’s it like to scale lean GTM teams with AI without losing the human touch?
We get into all of this in this episode of GTM News Desk.
Max Gartner, Head of GTM at
Brightwave, explains how his team blends product-led growth with relationship building, why depth matters more than ever, and how AI reshapes customer enablement.
Jump into the action:(
00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk
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01:50) Clay’s $100M raise and the GTM Engineer debate
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06:49) Nobody in B2B wants your morning routine
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11:32) Max Gartner on leading GTM at Brightwave
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12:47) How Brightwave uses AI to analyze complex investments
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19:26) Why strong narratives and domain expertise power AI success
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23:40) Product-led growth in a fast-moving AI market
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28:24) Putting customers at the center of GTM strategy
To hear Max’s insights on balancing brand creativity with pipeline demands, smart bets that compound over time, and why smaller, focused teams can win big in the age of AI.
What is GTM News Desk?
Welcome to GTM News Desk, the podcast where Mark Kilens and Rachel Elsts Downey bring you real talk backed by real action. Twice a month, we cut through the noise to deliver the essential resources, news, and expert takes you need to create impactful, People-first GTM motions. From trending topics to clickbait headlines, we sift through the clutter to highlight what truly matters in the world of B2B Go-to-Market.
With nearly 25 years of combined experience working with top B2B brands like Drift and HubSpot, we’re sharing our insights and advice to help you navigate the best (and worst) GTM strategies. Whether you’re a startup founder or a CMO, tune in to GTM News Desk for analysis, candid discussions, and actionable tips that prioritize people and drive real results.