Brian Cliette

I Help DTC Founders & CMOs Drive Organic Growth with AI,CRO, and Automation (Zapier/Make) // DM me STRATEGY and let’s chat. Ex-AG1 & Ex-Twilio

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GoFunnelsex-Athletic Greensex-Twilio Inc.

In the hyper-competitive DTC space of 2025...

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eCommerce founders are up against it all: → Stagnating conversion rates → The dizzying spin of META's ad cycle → Surging ad costs gnawing at profits → CAC that's climbing when you need it grounded → Battling resellers who snatch up your goods to hawk on Amazon Juggling these with tightening margins, fighting off counterfeits, winning over fickle customer hearts, and dodging relentless fraudsters—the struggle is real. Amidst this chaos, our team at Ai-Ify is ready to bolster your efforts: AI-Powered Content Strategies: We weave stories that do more than climb SERPs— they click with your audience and stick in their minds, all thanks to our AI wizardry that harnesses human emotions at a digital scale. eCommerce Automation: Imagine reclaiming the hours swallowed by tasks that could run themselves. We make it happen by bringing the might of tools like Zapier and Make to your corner, making operations smooth as silk. AI Voice Agents: Venture into a new era of customer service with our AI voice agents, delivering a 24/7 service that matches the nuance and warmth of real human interaction, minus the overhead. Eager to conquer stagnant conversions, dodge ad spend bullets, reinforce loyalty, and curtail your CAC?!? It's time we talked. Together, we'll tailor the future of your DTC brand.

Career Timeline

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GTM Index

  1. GOFUNNELSJOB
    1. Chief Artificial Intellige…
      2Y 6M
  2. AI-IFYJOB
    1. Founder | GTM Eng
      2Y 7M
  3. ATHLETIC GREENSJOB
    1. Conversion Rate Optimizati…
      1Y 1M
  4. TWILIOJOB
    1. Demand Generation - Self-S…
      1Y 3M
  5. EVIDATION HEALTHJOB
    1. Growth Mktg Lead
      1Y 1M
  6. TRIBEJOB
    1. Head of Growth - Paid & Or…
      1Y 11M
  7. GROWTH MACHINEJOB
    1. Growth & Client Acquisitio…
      2M
  8. PENN STATE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSJOB
    1. Clinical Professor of Tech…
      4Y 10M
  9. GREEN GLOBAL IT SOLUTIONS CONSULTINGJOB
    1. Strategic Advisor
      1Y 9M
  10. MIQROTECHJOB
    1. Growth Mktg Strategist ( S…
      8M
  11. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF BUSINESSSCHOOL
    1. Master of Science, Interna…
      2Y 11M
  12. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONSCHOOL
    1. Masters of Science, Hospit…
      2Y 11M

Time in market 22Y 9MOpen 2Closed 10Stints 12

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  1. Job: GoFunnels — Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) · 2024-04 – present · 2y 4mo — As Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) at GoFunnels, I lead our company's AI vision and strategy, revolutionizing how businesses harness automation for marketing success. I architect state-of-the-art solutions that redefine the marketing automation landscape, while leading a team of exceptional talent. In my role, I: Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy and roadmap Spearhead the integration of AI technologies across our marketing automation platform Drive innovation in machine learning algorithms for marketing optimization Lead the development of AI-powered predictive analytics and customer behavior modeling Build and mentor high-performing AI/ML teams Foster cross-fun…
  2. Job: Ai-Ify — Founder | GTM Engineer · 2024-03 – present · 2y 5mo — As the Founder at Ai-ify, I'm at the forefront of reimagining the DTC eCommerce landscape through the power of AI. Our team is passionate about crafting unique AI-powered content and automation solutions that genuinely connect brands to their customers. We're not just about algorithms and analytics – we bring a human touch to technology, driving organic growth that feels personal and creating customer experiences that truly resonate.
  3. Job: Athletic Greens — Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) · 2023-05 – 2024-06 · 1y 1mo — At Athletic Greens, I lead the organic CRO team, dedicated to refining digital touchpoints for optimal user engagement and conversion. Leveraging cross-functional collaborations and advanced analytics, we focus on enhancing the online customer journey through meticulous A/B testing, data-driven decision-making, and continuous UX improvements. My leadership has directly resulted in a remarkable improvement of the conversion rate by 120 basis points and elevated our monthly recurring revenue by $5 million. My role encompasses managing all facets of the conversion optimization lifecycle—from hypothesis generation and test design to thorough implementation and meticulous analytics interpretatio…
  4. Job: Twilio Inc. — Demand Generation - Self-Service Acquisition Growth · 2022-03 – 2023-06 · 1y 3mo — • I orchestrated a data-driven, multi-channel acquisition strategy that generated leads and drove sales for Twilio. Managing a $12M budget and collaborating with cross-functional teams, I successfully increased MQLs by 27% and conversions by 93%. • My focus on optimization led to successful testing of ads and landing pages, and A/B testing across developer-focused paid channels, which in turn increased conversions and improved ROAS by 32%. • In my role co-managed and directed a substantial paid ads budget of $36M (NAMER) and $60M (Globally), along with a team of 12 amazinf marketers, which drove significant growth and profitability. • I developed growth programs and optimized their performa…
  5. Job: Evidation Health — Growth Marketing Lead · 2021-05 – 2022-06 · 1y 1mo — • Led strategic campaign planning that resulted in 600,000 net user signups and a 40% increase in monthly active users (MAUs) for Evidation, a growth-stage healthcare enterprise, demonstrating expertise in value-based care technology and healthcare improvement technology. • Surpassed Evidation's growth goal by 103% and increased African American and Latinx user populations by 40% through targeted marketing campaigns, showcasing proficiency in value-based care and healthcare data to enhance the payer-provider collaboration landscape. • Managed and allocated a $1,250,000 budget for paid and organic advertising, resulting in a 25% increase in user acquisition and a 20% increase in revenue grow…
  6. Job: tribe — Head of Growth - Paid & Organic User Acquisition · 2019-07 – 2021-06 · 1y 11mo — • Provided strategic advisory to clients and senior leadership on growth opportunities, market trends, and industry insights, resulting in a 20% increase in client revenue and a 25% increase in customer acquisition rate. • Collaborated with product organizations to identify key growth areas and deliver innovative products that address customer pain points, resulting in a 30% increase in revenue and a 20% increase in customer retention. • Designed and executed a comprehensive design strategy to enhance customer experience and optimize user flows, resulting in a 25% increase in conversion rates and a 15% increase in customer lifetime value (CLV). • Negotiated and closed strategic enterprise d…
  7. Job: Growth Machine — Growth & Client Acquisition (Strategic Advisor) · 2019-06 – 2019-08 · 2 mo — • Utilized D2C commerce strategies and achieved interoperability to drive a 30% increase in online sales revenue and a 20% increase in customer lifetime value (CLV) for clients, while reducing churn rates by 10%. • Successfully implemented DTC commerce strategies and managed a $1M content production budget, resulting in improved customer acquisition costs (CAC) and increased return on ad spend (ROAS) projections by 25%, showcasing expertise in DTC Commerce and Media Mix Optimization. • Developed and optimized customer decision journeys to enhance user experience and increase website conversion rates by 40%, resulting in a 15% increase in average revenue per user (ARPU). • Collaborated with…
  8. Job: Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics — Clinical Professor of Technology & Digital Marketing · 2014-08 – 2019-06 · 4y 10mo — • Received overwhelmingly positive student feedback, achieving an average 4.8/5 rating on student evaluations.• Increased student test scores by 20% and graduation rates by 5% by implementing a teaching approach that integrated hands-on learning and practical application to hospitality education, resulting in measurable improvements. • Developed and maintained course materials and e-learning modules, providing supplemental resources, interactive quizzes and videos, and knowledge checks to enhance the educational experience for students. This led to a 15% increase in student pass rates and a 10% decrease in retake rates. • Mentored and guided students to success by providing personalized att…
  9. Job: Green Global IT Solutions Consulting — Strategic Advisor · 2017-08 – 2019-05 · 1y 9mo — Green Global IT Solutions designs and develops government procurement and operations management software to minimize the cost of management of civic projects. The company also provides design consulting services and web development for private corporations worldwide. I serve as the Global Expansion & Strategic Partnership Advisor to the company.
  10. Job: mIQroTech — Growth Marketing Strategist ( Strategic Advisor) · 2018-03 – 2018-11 · 8 mo — • Successfully secured pre-seed funding of $215,000 and seed funding of $3MM for MIQROTECH through comprehensive online presence overhaul and marketing materials creation, showcasing exceptional Growth Marketing skills and ability to secure early-stage funding. • Led branding efforts and helped secure a $10MM series A funding round, demonstrating expertise in growth marketing and Successful Funding Rounds for startups. • Outperformed previous outbound sales process by building a sales system that resulted in potential deal flow of $55k MRR for MIQROTECH, showcasing an ability to drive sales and generate revenue for startups. • Developed strategies to expand growth channels in unexplored reg…
  11. School: Florida International University - College of Business — Master of Science, International Real Estate · 2007 – 2009
  12. School: Florida International University - College of Business Administration — Masters of Science, Hospitality Management with a Specialization in Hospitality Real Estate Development · 2004 – 2006

Skills

ZapierMakeautomationMulti-agent SystemsAgent-based ModelingNo-Code DevelopmentAiConversion OptimizationGrowth HackingLead GenerationMarketing TechnologistDigital StrategyWeb Services APIDigital MediaData MiningPredictive AnalyticsWeb AnalyticsBrand DevelopmentMarketing StrategyLarge Language Model Operations (LLMOps)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Long Term Relationship BuildingSocial Media

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