Chad Jardine is a seasoned executive with diverse experience in marketing, technology, and finance industries. Chad is currently the CEO and Founding Partner of CMO Zen, a position they assumed in November 2021. Prior to this, Chad served as an Adjunct Instructor in Venture Capital at the University of Utah since August 2012.
Chad's previous roles include President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at The Elements Financial Planning System™, where they led the strategic growth of a fintech B2B SaaS company from pre-revenue to regular growth in ARR. Chad also served as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at GoReact, an EdTech SaaS company, where they successfully grew the B2B SaaS revenue and achieved significant company growth.
Before that, Chad held the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at wakeupnow, a fintech B2B/B2C SaaS company, where they spearheaded a marketing turnaround and drove substantial growth. Chad also founded Western Credit Service Company, a B2C Fintech startup, and served as its CEO. Additionally, Chad worked as a Marketing Director at Workfront (formerly AtTask) and Provo Craft, where they contributed to the success of various marketing initiatives.
Chad's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in leading and executing marketing strategies, driving revenue growth, and launching successful products. Chad is a results-driven professional with a strong track record of achieving business objectives.
Chad Jardine completed their Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Visual Arts at Brigham Young University from 1991 to 2000. Chad then pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, graduating in 2008. In 2019, Chad attended Y Combinator where they completed the Startup School (Audit) program. There is no available information regarding their enrollment or completion of any degree or field of study at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
November, 2021 - present