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Robert G.

Fractional Executive — CMO / COO / GM for SaaS, Ecommerce & AI | Founding CMO, ShipStation | Trusted Confidant (Austin, TX)

Executive operator and fractional leader with 25+ years building and scaling SaaS, ecommerce, marketplaces, fintech, PropTech, shipping/logistics, hospitality tech, and AI. Former founding CMO of ShipStation and GM Americas at Auctane; experienced managing a nine-figure P&L, an eight-figure marketing budget, and large cross-functional teams. I partner with founder-led and growth-stage companies as a fractional CMO/COO/GM and GTM operator to clarify strategy, sharpen positioning, improve pipeline quality, and drive hands-on execution. Work areas include ICP definition, product marketing, demand generation, partnerships, RevOps, content/SEO, and AI-assisted operating leverage. I deliver practical, board- and investor-ready materials (GTM audits, marketing plans, sales narratives, executive memos) and provide ongoing strategic coaching and operating cadence to accelerate growth without adding full-time senior hires. Based in Austin — happy to connect and see how I can help.
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Experience

May 2026 — Present
Fractional Workspace

Fractional Workspace

Founder and Chief Doer of All the Things

FractionalWorkspace helps independent executives turn messy prospect notes into qualified opportunities, scoped proposals, and client workspaces they can run week after week.

  • Built for fractional executives who want a better way to run their practice.
  • Provides pipeline management, proposal tracking, and client workspaces purpose-built for fractional workflows.
Mar 2026 — Present
Radical Innovation

Radical Innovation

Technology Juror

Radical Innovation is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to driving innovation in the hospitality and travel industries through an annual competition and awards.

  • Technology Juror for a brand-new award category.
  • Radical Innovation recognizes excellence in design, architecture, travel, products, and more.
  • Platform mobilizes innovators worldwide to connect, review, and bring hospitality innovations to market.
Jan 2025 — Present
Cribbi

Cribbi

Strategic Advisor

Cribbi helps properties maintain high occupancy through a proprietary renter experience, matching, and streamlined property management.

  • Simplifies renting with proprietary matchmaking, easy applications, and seamless management for renters and property owners.
  • Available in the Apple App Store.
Jul 2023 — Present
Rivur

Rivur

Executive

Rivur is a collaborative platform for managing, monitoring, validating, and funding construction, development, and renovation.

  • You need operational efficiency, financial clarity, and compliance in project accounting, development, CapEx, and property improvement plans.
  • Rivur helps you manage, track, and report on project finances to instill confidence and empower success.
May 2023 — Present
Robert Gilbreath Fractional Executive

Robert Gilbreath Fractional Executive

Fractional CMO Executive / Marketing Consultant

Fractional executive services

  • Provide clients specialized expertise, cost savings, flexibility, fresh perspectives, and improved focus.
  • Advise companies struggling to find the right marketing leadership to consider a fractional/temp/interim marketing leader.
  • Help companies gain experienced expertise without a full-time commitment.
  • Based in Austin, Texas.
Jul 2019 — Present

Texas State University

Advisory Board Member - Department of Marketing

Texas State University is a public university in San Marcos, Texas.

  • Serve as an Advisory Board Member for the Department of Marketing.
Aug 2018 — Present
Answerbase

Answerbase

Executive Advisor

Answerbase helps ecommerce brands know exactly what customers need to know before they buy using Product Knowledge Intelligence™.

  • Answerbase's Q&A software engages your audience to efficiently answer their questions while building valuable content for your business.
  • AI-enabled ecommerce FAQs boost conversions and attract organic traffic for product and collection pages.
  • Schedule a 30-minute demo.
Aug 2018 — Present

Various Companies

Advisor

Advisor to multiple startups and small businesses including Revlend, Sandbox Commerce, and Third Way Beverages.

  • Revlend provides owners, contractors, and subcontractors real-time project status updates and next-day payments for approved work.
  • Sandbox Commerce builds a mobile app for your store in under 10 minutes with no code, supporting Shopify, BigCommerce, and 3DCart.
  • Third Way Beverages (Golden Ratio) focuses on coffee-forward consumer products with go-to-market, ecommerce, operations, and leadership advising.
Jan 2018 — Present

St.Edward's University

Advisory Board Member - MS in Digital Marketing & Analytics

St. Edward's University is a private university in Austin, Texas.

  • Serve as an Advisory Board Member for the MS in Digital Marketing & Analytics program.
Jan 2022 — Apr 2023
Auctane

Auctane

Vice President / General Manager - ShipStation GM VP (former CMO)

Auctane is an ecosystem of shipping and logistics software brands powering commerce through exceptional delivery.

  • GM Americas - managed a nine-figure P&L and an eight-figure marketing budget.
  • Led a team of approximately 175 dedicated members plus a large pool of shared resources.
  • Was founding CMO back in 2013 and later standardized partnership activities across 10 brands.
Apr 2021 — Dec 2022
EcomShft

EcomShft

Co-Founder, Advisor, & Board Director

EcomShft provides smart tools for modern sellers focused on merchant-centric solutions.

  • Smart tools for modern sellers.
  • Founding CEO — now advising and serving on the board.
Jun 2020 — Feb 2021
Cratejoy

Cratejoy

SVP of Marketing

Cratejoy is a subscription box marketplace and SaaS ecommerce platform connecting buyers with curated subscription experiences.

  • Executive leader, advisor, and mentor for marketing, merchandising, and seller activities on a subscription box marketplace and SaaS platform.
  • Supported marketplace growth, seller success, merchandising, and SaaS platform strategy during a period of transition.
Mar 2020 — May 2020
Cratejoy

Cratejoy

Fractional Executive Consultant B2B and B2C

  • Provide fractional executive consulting for both B2B and B2C contexts.
Dec 2018 — Mar 2020
ScaleFactor

ScaleFactor

SVP Marketing & Partnerships

ScaleFactor delivered automated bookkeeping, finance insights, and accounting services for small businesses.

  • Board-facing marketing and partnerships executive reporting to Founder/CEO.
  • Led marketing, communications, brand strategy, partnerships, and office build-out during rapid growth.
May 2013 — Dec 2018
ShipStation

ShipStation

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) & Vice President of Partnerships

ShipStation is a web-based shipping and order fulfillment platform that streamlines shipping across marketplaces and carriers.

  • Founding CMO and marketing executive reporting to the CEO.
  • Led marketing, communications, branding, partnership development, and executive strategy.
  • Built and scaled the marketing function from startup through acquisition by Stamps.com in 2014.
Jul 2009 — May 2013
Calendars.com

Calendars.com

Vice President of Ecommerce Marketing & Analytics Operations

Calendars.com offers a vast selection of calendars and gifts and operates omnichannel merchandising and marketing.

  • Led ecommerce marketing across merchandising, content, email, SEO, paid search, affiliates, and review programs.
  • Piloted programs to modernize traffic generation, conversion, content, and customer engagement.
Jun 2009 — May 2013
Coffee Thursday Austin

Coffee Thursday Austin

Founder & Chief Advocate

Monthly meet-up for SaaS, ecommerce, social media, and marketing professionals in Austin.

  • Founded Coffee Thursday Austin, a monthly meet-up for SaaS, ecommerce, social media, and marketing folks.
  • Organized South Austin Lunch Meet-up (monthly) and restarted monthly coffee gatherings.
Jan 2009 — Jul 2009
Journey Education Marketing

Journey Education Marketing

Director of Marketing, Brand Strategy, & Merchandising

Journey Education Marketing is a multi-channel software marketer to academic markets and operator of Academic eStore Network.

  • Academic Superstore was acquired by Journey Education Marketing in January 2009.
  • As Director of Brand Strategy & Merchandising, led marketing and brand initiatives for AcademicSuperstore.com, Gradware.com, and CampusTech.com.
Sep 2004 — Jan 2009
Academic Superstore

Academic Superstore

Director of Brand Strategy & Merchandising / GM of Gradware.com

Academic Superstore provided education-priced software and electronics to students, faculty, and schools.

  • As GM of Gradware.com, responsible for overall brand profitability and strategic merchandising.
  • Led product management and scaled an online marketing program across search, email, affiliates, and partner channels.
Jun 2001 — Sep 2004
McCoy Corporation

McCoy Corporation

Ecommerce & Marketing Manager

McCoy’s is a family-owned supplier of lumber, building supplies and farm & ranch equipment across multiple states.

  • Managed private-label credit card program and developed marketing campaigns that increased profits and repeat business.
  • Built the company's first online selling interface and managed the corporate website and intranet.
  • Negotiated contracts, led staff training, and developed programs to limit vendor-related risk.
Jan 2001 — Sep 2004
Texas Bike Trails

Texas Bike Trails

Founder & Owner

  • Operated a sports/event photography business producing images for athletic events, sponsors, and competitors.
  • Published work in national magazines including Time, Mountain Bike, Runner, and Triathlete News.
Oct 2000 — Jan 2001
Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Bank @ Work Sales & Financial Services Marketer

Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company offering banking, investments, and related products.

  • Marketed and sold financial service products to employees of local high-tech companies such as National Instruments, Dell, and 3M.
  • Developed trade-show methods for presenting financial products to potential clients.
Jan 2000 — Apr 2013
RGECWEB

RGECWEB

Founder & Entrepreneur - Online Marketing Consultant

RGECWEB is an online marketing and social media agency providing SEO, PPC, and digital marketing services.

  • Provided proven SEO, PPC, and all types of online marketing services including social, email, affiliates, and blogging.
  • Helped companies stand up marketing departments and supported diverse small-business clients.
Sep 1997 — Sep 2000
Ford Credit

Ford Credit

Customer Service & IT Manager

Ford is a global automotive company and Ford Credit provides automotive financing and related services.

  • Managed teams of 15 or more customer service representatives and administrative staff.
  • Managed a 100-workstation network and provided all local IT/System Admin support.
  • Developed branch training, new-hire orientation, and diversity training programs.