Hi, I'm Tom Gierke - Cofounder and CRO - SayMake
I am deeply driven by the friction of early-stage growth and the art of scaling a vision into reality. I thrive in high-stakes environments where rapid iteration and bold, creative problem-solving are essential.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded SayMake to drive innovation within the startup ecosystem.
Currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer, scaling go-to-market strategies and business growth.
Provides expert guidance on startup scaling, revenue generation, and building high-impact commercial partnerships.
🚀 Career trajectory
Enterprise Scaling Era
Spent significant tenure at Google, refining the ability to scale startups within the massive education sector.
✦ Market Leadership
✦ Strategic Scaling
Growth Transformation Phase
Transitioned to C-suite roles at organizations like Muse Group, focusing on restructuring B2B and EDU business units.
✦ Turnaround Management
✦ C-Suite Leadership
Founder and Advisor Chapter
Currently co-founding SayMake and leading advisory work at Customer Fluent Growth to influence the future of EdTech.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Strategic Advisory
💪🏻 Superpowers
Revenue Engine Architect
Engineering high-growth sales systems from the ground up
✦ Develops target operating models that eliminate cross-functional friction.
✦ Integrates GTM engineering to prioritize human-to-human sales connections.
✦ Transforms legacy sales processes into data-backed growth machines.
Culture Catalyst
Building teams that perform and retain top talent
✦ Empowers sales teams through a culture of ownership and coaching.
✦ Cultivates intrinsically motivated storytellers who build lasting trust.
✦ Consistently develops future leaders within high-pressure environments.
EdTech Strategy Visionary
Connecting technological innovation with meaningful human impact
✦ Aligns commercial product strategy with personalized learning outcomes.
✦ Navigates inflection points for education-focused brands at scale.
✦ Translates technical product utility into measurable societal change.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-industry applications for AI in personalized learning.
✦ Connecting with fellow founders who prioritize sustainable growth and purpose.
✦ Gaining insights into emerging GTM models for early-stage EdTech ventures.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring growth leaders on transitioning to fractional or advisory roles.
✦ Advising startups on building predictable revenue engines from scratch.
✦ Reviewing GTM strategies for companies targeting the education sector.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with industry leaders experienced in AI-integrated sales workflows.
✦ Learning from peers who have successfully bootstrapped mission-driven ventures.
✦ Finding partners to explore new frontiers in digital pedagogical tools.