Michael Stern has more than 20 years of go-to-market experience helping B2B technology companies position for category leadership and build the systems that scale commercial growth. As Head of Marketing at SWARM Engineering, he leads positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy, connecting SWARM’s decision intelligence with the operators who grow, move, and process the world’s food supply.
Previously, as CMO of Crisp, an AI-powered risk intelligence company backed by Baird Capital, he repositioned the brand and product marketing, driving 250% ARR growth in under three years and leading to its acquisition by Kroll. Earlier, he held leadership roles at Publicis Groupe and Omnicom Group, leading advertising, digital, and PR strategy for global brands. He also helped scale Zócalo Group, Omnicom’s first social media agency, through its exit and integration into Critical Mass, where he served on the Executive Team.
