Cody Gillund

About

Founder of Grounded Growth Studio, I’m a fractional CMO and marketing consultant helping B2B startups and small businesses turn messy sales cycles into focused growth strategies. With 20 years of experience leading marketing for tech, SaaS, and cybersecurity brands, I now partner with founders and lean teams to simplify their marketing, tell a stronger story, and drive real results.

Cody Gillund is a seasoned marketing leader and the founder of Grounded Growth Studio, a boutique consultancy focused on helping B2B startups and small businesses find clarity and momentum in their marketing. With nearly 20 years of experience leading growth and brand strategy across tech, SaaS, cybersecurity, and regulated industries, Cody brings a rare mix of strategic thinking, creative execution, and operational know-how to every engagement.

Before launching her consultancy, Cody held executive marketing roles at companies like Open Lending, Experian, and KYND Cyber Risk, where she built scalable demand gen programs, elevated brand positioning, and drove revenue growth through smart, streamlined marketing. She now works directly with growth leaders and lean teams to quickly identify what’s working, what’s not, and how to bridge the gap with practical, high-impact marketing strategies.

At Grounded Growth Studio, Cody offers packaged services and fractional CMO support designed to address core business pain points head-on. Her ability to ramp up fast, integrate seamlessly with internal teams, and build marketing systems that are both efficient and effective has made her a go-to partner for companies looking to grow without the overwhelm.

Outside of her work, Cody is a mom of four, a dumpling enthusiast, and a firm believer that building a business should fit the life you want — not the other way around.