About

Jonathan Howard is a seasoned startup founder and growth expert with over 10 years of relevant experience. He has successfully exited from three startups and currently works as a Co-Organizer at Pitch Crew, a community of founders who support each other in fundraising and growth. Before joining Pitch Crew, Jonathan founded Step Function, a fractional CMO consultancy that helps seed and Series A startups achieve step-function growth through low-risk experimentation and research. He saw a gap in the market for part-time marketing and growth expertise and created a model that allows founders to access world-class experts without taking on the cost and risk of full-time hires. Jonathan is also a Growth Mentor at Bee Partners, where he advises portfolio companies on growth strategies and tactics. He has a strong track record of helping companies with considered purchases, which require a longer sales cycle and more complex decision-making. Jonathan's technical background as a research scientist gives him a unique perspective on growth and marketing. He understands how to use data to drive decisions and experiments, and how to translate complex technical concepts into compelling messaging for customers. Overall, Jonathan is a highly experienced and strategic startup advisor who can help founders navigate the challenges of fundraising and growth. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any team he works with, and is passionate about helping startups achieve their goals.