The usual marketing playbook falls short when you're building something genuinely new or disruptive.
But that’s not a disadvantage—it’s an opportunity.In a fast-shifting acquisition landscape, what your brand needs is clarity of message and smart, adaptive growth strategies.
That’s where I come in—as a trusted marketing partner with deep experience scaling category-defining brands at the edge of innovation.
I'm Deanna Sheward. As a strategic partner, I empower founders and marketing teams to translate a winning value proposition into powerful messaging and product positioning while determining what channels to leverage to scale and meet core goals.
I have experience scaling brands in the following spaces: fintech, cybersecurity, web3, and consumer AI privacy.
Build out a full site using Timber’s curated selection of inner pages, perfect for growing companies.
Explore Inner PagesAssemble your own designs and create freely using the modular elements that comprise Timber’s flexible UI Kit.
View Style GuideFull-funnel strategy, hands-on execution, and channel management across paid and organic growth levers—including Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, and SEO. Designed to drive qualified traffic, reduce CAC, and scale sustainably.
I partner with startups and scaling teams as a self-directed marketing executive—leading strategy, team development, and go-to-market execution. I also serve as an advisor or board member, offering strategic guidance through ongoing engagements or targeted strategy sessions.
Whether you’re pre-launch, introducing a new product, or leveling up your marketing engine, this customized plan delivers a clear, actionable roadmap—aligned to your goals, resources, and stage of growth.