Hi, I'm Ausar.

I build GTM Strategies that turn product into Market Leaders

From 0 to scalable - I've led GTM motions that close deals, drive adoption, and deliver impact. 

Career Highlights

Contract Closed
$ 0 k +
Active Users
0 k +
Schools Live
0
Students In Pipeline
0 k+
Increase in Eng Valocity
0 %

$400K+

generated in agency revenue.

$900K+

generated in revenue for client brands through marketing campaigns.

About Me

KP Media Group (Co-Founder / GTM Lead)

  • Co-founded a creative media agency serving consumer brands across Los Angeles.
  • Built and executed the company’s end-to-end GTM strategy, including outbound sales, client acquisition, pricing, partnerships, and account management.
  • Closed partnerships with:
    • HexClad
    • California Wine Festival
    • PrettyLittleThing
    • ProsourceFit
    • Skyline Talent
    • Mob Mentality (TV show)
  • Produced commercial marketing campaigns that directly contributed to client revenue growth.
  • Built repeatable outbound sales and referral systems that became the blueprint for Classmate360’s GTM strategy.
  • Managed enterprise client relationships from prospecting through delivery.
1

Classmate360

Launching & Scaling a New Product from 0 to Revenue

Led go-to-market strategy and execution for Classmate360, an AI-powered student success platform, from initial launch to enterprise pipeline.

MY ROLE

Head of Product & GTM Leader

  • Defined GTM strategy, positioning, and ICP
  • Built sales outreach engine and pipeline
  • Drove product messaging and value proposition
  • Partnered with product, engineering & design
  • Closed enterprise deals and built partnerships
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
$900K+
Contracts Closed (3 Contracts)
5K+
Active Users (Onboarded)
3
Schools Live (2 Live, 3 in Pipeline)
20K+
Students in Pipeline
70%
Increase in Engineering Velocity (w/ AI)
38%
Budget Saved by Accelerating Delivery
KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Launched and onboarded 2 schools, and 3 more in pipeline, driving 20K+ students in total pipeline.

Generated and closed $900K+ in contracts within the first 12 months of GTM launch.

Implemented AI tools and process improvements that increased engineering velocity by 70%.

2

Classmate360

Driving Pipeline & Revenue Growth Through Strategic Outreach

Built and executed a repeatable GTM motion that generated a strong pipeline and closed enterprise deals.

GTM STRATEGY & EXECUTION
  • Built outbound engine with personalized outreach, demos, and stakeholder engagement
  • Developed sales collateral, pitch decks & ROI case studies
  • Targeted trade schools and technical schools nationwide
  • Managed full sales cycle from prospecting to close
  • Negotiated and closed 3 enterprise contracts worth $900K+
PIPELINE OVERVIEW
Total Pipeline
$2.1M+
Deals in Pipeline
12
Prospects 84
Qualified 28
Proposal 12
Closed 3
PIPELINE & REVENUE IMPACT
$900K+
Contracts Closed
12
Deals in Pipeline
3
Schools Live
20K+
Students in Pipeline
FEATURED OUTCOME

Closed $900K+ in contracts and built a $2.1M+ pipeline within 12 months through strategic outbound and relationship-driven selling.

3

Classmate360

Building a Scalable GTM Engine for Long-Term Growth

Created systems, messaging, and processes that turned Classmate360 into a repeatable and scalable GTM motion.

WHAT I BUILT
  • GTM Strategy & Positioning

    Defined ICP, value proposition, and messaging aligned to customer pain.

  • Pipeline Generation Engine

    Built outbound sequences, lead lists, and multi-touch cadences.

  • Sales Process & Enablement

    Created sales playbooks, sequences, and objection handling guides.

  • Analytics & Optimization

    Tracked key metrics to improve conversion, velocity, and forecast accuracy.

GTM Dashboard Last 6 Months
New Leads 1,231
Meetings Booked 156
Opportunities 42
Win Rate 24%
Pipeline Value
$2.5M $2M $1.5M $1M $500K $0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Top Sources
  • Outbound 45%
  • Referrals 25%
  • Events 15%
  • Partnerships 10%
  • Other 5%
KEY RESULT
Built a scalable GTM engine that consistently generates qualified pipeline, shortens sales cycles, and drives predictable revenue growth.
4

KP Media Group

Building a Media Brand & Driving Growth

Founded KP Media Group and built a content and media engine that created audience, engaged communities, and brand partnerships.

MY ROLE
Founder & GTM Lead
  • Built brand strategy and content positioning
  • Grew audience across YouTube, Instagram and other platforms
  • Monetized content through brand partnerships and sponsorships
  • Managed content production and distribution
  • Built systems for lead generation and sales
IMPACT OVERVIEW
100K+ Total Reach Across Platforms
10K+ Engaged Community
$100K+ Revenue Generated (Partnerships)
Multiple Brand Partnerships
PLATFORM GROWTH
  • YouTube Subscribers 7.2K+
  • Instagram Followers 8.5K+
  • Content Views 100K+
Last 12 Months
FEATURED OUTCOME
Built KP Media Group from the ground up, growing a loyal audience and generating six-figure revenue through strategic content and brand partnerships.
5

Career GTM Highlights

Results That Reflect Strategy, Execution, and Leadership

$900K+
Contracts Closed
(3 Contracts)
5K+
Active Users
(Onboarded)
3
Schools Live
(2 Live, 3 in Pipeline)
20K+
Students in Pipeline
70%
Increase in Engineering
Velocity (w/ AI)
38%
Budget Saved by
Accelerating Delivery
I'm a GTM leader with a track record of launching products, closing enterprise deals, and driving revenue growth. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to build scalable GTM engines that deliver real results.
  • Product Mindset. GTM Focused.
  • Data-Driven. Customer-Centric.
  • Builder. Closer. Innovator.
GTM Strategy Pipeline Generation Sales Enablement Partner Development Strategic Partnerships Market Positioning Cross-Functional Leadership Data-Driven Decisions
I build GTM engines that turn products into market leaders.
– Ausar McGruder
Featured Case study

Classmate360

AI Powered Student success platform

Combined Career Metrics

KP Media and Classmate360

Combined Career Metrics

Product & AI Highlights

  • Led product strategy from concept through commercial readiness.
  • Managed a cross-functional team of 15+ engineers, designers, analysts, and GTM contributors.
  • Reduced customer onboarding time by 90% through AI-powered automation.
  • Increased engineering productivity by 70% using AI-assisted product design and rapid prototyping.
  • Delivered roadmap milestones 6 months ahead of schedule, reducing project costs by 38%.
  • Built an AI-native Student Information System for vocational education.
Combined Career Metrics

GTM Highlights

  • Secured the company’s founding stakeholder relationship through strategic networking within two months of relocating to Miami.
  • Designed and implemented the company’s complete go-to-market strategy.
  • Built customer onboarding processes and implementation playbooks.
  • Developed product positioning, pricing support, messaging, and sales enablement materials.
  • Created CRM workflows and GTM infrastructure to support enterprise sales.
  • Led executive product demonstrations for prospective vocational schools.
  • Secured commitments from multiple schools to participate in the company’s beta program through stakeholder relationship management and product presentations.
  • Prepared the commercial foundation for onboarding a dedicated EdTech Account Executive to scale external sales.
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"Ausar is a rare blend of strategic thinker and execution machine. He builds GTM engines that drive real results."

Stakeholder, Classmate360

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