In this episode of Data Planet, host Emma Davis interviews Richard (Rick) Weithas, former product marketing leader at NAVEX.

They discuss the evolving role of product marketing in private equity-backed SaaS companies, including how product marketers drive pipeline growth, align sales and marketing teams, and balance short-term revenue pressure with long-term market positioning.

Rick shares practical insights on improving win rates through better go-to-market alignment, reducing “close-no-decision” deals, and identifying urgency within the customer journey.

The conversation also explores the growing impact of AI on modern marketing teams, why over-automation can weaken brand differentiation, and how companies can use AI more strategically for smarter targeting, customer intell ...