Cole D'ambra
About Cole D'ambra
Cole D'ambra serves as the Head of Lifecycle and Marketing Automation at Apollo.io, where he has contributed to significant growth since 2021. With over 10 years of experience in SaaS marketing, he has held various leadership roles at companies such as Autodesk, HackerOne, and Ashby.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Cole D'ambra serves as the Head of Lifecycle and Marketing Automation at Apollo.io since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for scaling automation programs that support millions of go-to-market professionals globally. His leadership contributes to Apollo.io's significant growth, including a reported 9x annual recurring revenue (ARR) increase since 2021. The company provides services to over 500,000 clients, including notable organizations such as Qualtrics, Customer.io, and Census.
Previous Experience in Marketing Automation
Prior to his current position, Cole D'ambra held various roles in marketing automation and demand generation. He worked at Autodesk as a Senior Manager in Lifecycle Marketing and Marketing Automation for five months in 2021. He also served as the Marketing Automation Manager at Autodesk from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes leadership roles at HackerOne and Ashby, where he was Head of Demand Generation from 2021 to 2023.
Career History at Go Capital USA
Cole D'ambra began his career at Go Capital USA, where he worked as an Account Executive for nine months in 2015 in Sacramento, California. He then transitioned to the role of Sales Manager at the same company, serving from 2015 to 2017 in Irvine, California. His experience at Go Capital USA laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in sales and marketing.
Educational Background
Cole D'ambra studied at Colorado State University Global and Oregon State University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the SaaS marketing industry, where he has accumulated over 10 years of expertise.
Demand Generation Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Cole D'ambra has held several demand generation leadership roles. He worked at HackerOne as a Demand Generation Manager from 2018 to 2019. His contributions in these roles have been pivotal in driving marketing strategies and achieving organizational goals in various companies, including Ashby and Autodesk.