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Stuart has spent 20+ years helping scale software, SaaS, and analytics firms across the US and APAC

Stuart Kelly

Managing Director, North America

Minnesota

Companies I’ve Worked With

Expertise
Go-to-Market Execution
Global Expansion
Go-to-Market Strategy
Market Intelligence
New Market Entry
Capability Reviews
Highlights

Stu Kelly is a seasoned go-to-market (GTM) strategist and growth advisor, with over 15 years of experience helping technology companies expand internationally, scale revenue, and build high-performing teams. Currently serving as the Managing Director, North America at Think & Grow, Stu specializes in people-led growth strategies that bridge human expertise and market-driven insights.

Stu’s expertise spans B2B SaaS, data analytics, and telecommunication sectors, having held executive roles at prominent technology firms including insightsoftware, Vizlib, Astrato Analytics, and GoCanvas. He’s a proven operator in building channel partnerships, driving regional revenue, and designing successful international expansion programs.

At Think & Grow, Stu empowers ambitious companies to scale globally by defining GTM playbooks, establishing sales structures, and forging strategic partnerships. His impact includes launching key international partnerships, helping a payments SaaS company grow to $350m with a successful PE exit, and driving regional expansions that resulted in over 250% growth in APAC at GoCanvas.

Stu’s collaborative approach and deep knowledge of market dynamics make him a trusted advisor for CEOs, founders, and executive teams aiming to navigate complex growth challenges and achieve sustainable success.

Career Highlights and Personal Passions
Career Highlights and Personal Passions

Work with me

Need a strategic partner to execute your growth goals?

Go-to-Market Execution

Execute launch plans—from whitepapers and thought leadership to demand gen pilots and lead generation events—with speed, clarity, and traction

Global Expansion

Navigate expansion into APAC, EMEA or North America with local insight, hiring support, and execution plans.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Define a clear GTM plan across customers, products, and channels to drive adoption and revenue in new or existing markets.

Market Intelligence

Gain insights into industry and competitors, pricing, customer needs, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

New Market Entry

Enter new markets with confidence—through customer validation, GTM pilots, early hires, and brand building.

Capability Reviews

Evaluate team readiness, leadership depth, and skill gaps to build a structure fit for scaling