The New GTM Playbook: Winning in the Margins for B2B Tech

Go-to-Market Engineering: Building Data Moats in the AI Era with Jordan Crawford


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In this episode, Jordan Crawford breaks down go-to-market engineering — a role that’s becoming critical as companies need data moats in the AI era. Unlike RevOps professionals who consume business strategy, GTM engineers drive strategy by connecting bespoke data insights to execution channels. 

Jordan shares his framework for moving beyond spray-and-pray outbound tactics toward segment-specific targeting with what he calls “permissionless value propositions:” messages that deliver independent value before asking for anything. He explains why horizontal companies must verticalize their motions and introduces his systems of intelligence model that will reshape how CROs operate.

The conversation reveals why most CROs are disconnected from ground-level execution and provides a practical roadmap for leaders to understand their customers deeply enough to orchestrate AI-powered GTM systems.Tune in to hear about:

  • (06:16) Why companies need go-to-market engineers to build data moats

  • (10:29) How GTM engineering differs from traditional RevOps roles

  • (18:21) Jordan’s customer-backwards framework for modern outbound

  • (20:39) Real examples of permissionless value propositions in action

  • (29:59) What the future “Jedi CRO” role looks like

Follow Jordan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancrawford/ 

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The New GTM Playbook: Winning in the Margins for B2B TechBy The GTM Playbook by James Kaikis