Jeff Hadfield

I am a mission-driven partnership leader with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling strategic partnerships, ecosystem programs, and go-to-market strategies. My proven track record in driving revenue growth through technology partnerships and agency relationships has equipped me with the expertise to embed ecosystem-led growth across organizations. I believe in the power of human connection, community, and collaboration to create meaningful impact and solve customer challenges.

At Docker, I led a comprehensive partnership strategy that resulted in a 24x growth in our Docker Verified Publisher Program within the first year. My role involved designing partner enablement programs that improved product understanding and customer satisfaction. As the founder of 1564B, I have helped technology companies optimize their partnership programs, focusing on customer success and ecosystem-led growth. My experience spans across various sectors, including SaaS and developer ecosystems, where I have successfully developed technology integration marketplaces and API partner programs.

Throughout my career, I have facilitated high-impact experiences that connect innovators and industry leaders, driving partner engagement and community-building initiatives. My commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation has led to the successful execution of numerous go-to-market strategies and community initiatives that deepen relationships with technical audiences.