Hi, I'm Ashley Black - App agency, creative studio & consulting | Candid Consulting, Ex-Google
I'm driven by helping app businesses thrive in the dynamic mobile landscape. I love diving deep into user acquisition and monetization strategies, turning complex challenges into clear paths to sustainable success. My sweet spot is working with founders and teams passionate about building impactful apps.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led App Sales for the Americas at Google, transforming user acquisition and monetization strategies.
Founded Candid Consulting to provide expert guidance on mobile app growth and marketing.
Can help others by offering strategic consulting on user acquisition and monetization for app businesses.
🚀 Career trajectory
Google Account Executive
Began at Google in New Business Sales, focusing on account acquisition and growth.
✦ Sales
✦ New Business
Google Sales Leadership
Progressed to manage New Business Sales and later led App Sales for the Americas.
✦ Sales Leadership
✦ Team Management
✦ Mobile Advertising
Founder, Candid Consulting
Transitioned from Google to establish an app agency and consulting firm focused on growth.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ App Agency
✦ Consulting
💪🏻 Superpowers
Mobile Growth Architect
Specializing in user acquisition and monetization for app businesses.
✦ Expertise in developing and executing effective marketing campaigns for Android and iOS apps.
✦ Proven track record of advising thousands of apps to improve performance and increase user value.
✦ Deep understanding of the mobile advertising landscape and app business strategy.
Google App Ads Strategist
Leveraging top-tier experience from a leading tech giant.
✦ Six years of leadership experience within Google's App Ads division.
✦ Transformed user acquisition and monetization strategies for a vast portfolio of apps.
✦ Brought high-impact ad strategies from a global leader to direct client services.
Creative Studio & Consulting Visionary
Bridging technical expertise with creative business solutions.
✦ Founded an agency offering comprehensive app development and marketing services.
✦ Combines strategic consulting with hands-on creative studio capabilities.
✦ Focuses on holistic business strategy for app-driven companies.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to collaborate with innovative app developers and founders.
✦ Looking to share insights on navigating the evolving app marketing landscape.
✦ Eager to explore partnerships for scaling user acquisition and monetization efforts.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance on user acquisition and monetization for app businesses.
✦ Provide expert consulting on mobile marketing campaign optimization.
✦ Help shape effective business strategies for app success and growth.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with early-stage startups seeking growth capital or strategic partnerships.
✦ Gain insights into emerging trends in the gaming and fintech app sectors.
✦ Find collaborators for innovative app development projects.