Lakshmi Padmanaban
@lakshmipadmanaban
B2B marketing strategist with expertise in SaaS and content creation.
What I'm looking for
I’m a B2B marketing strategist with deep experience in SaaS, marketing, and tech-enabled services. Over the last few years, I’ve helped brands like Yelp, Wizzy.ai, LayerOne Networks, FaceValue, and Audacity Marketing create content that informs, converts, and resonates with audiences. My expertise lies in building conversion-focused content engines, refining lead-generation strategies, and leveraging AI workflows to enhance production and insights.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with early-stage startups and dynamic agencies, stepping in to support strategy, manage writers, and shape editorial perspectives. My notable achievements include driving significant organic traffic growth and improving conversion rates through targeted content strategies. I thrive in environments where I can contribute to brand development and help businesses achieve their marketing goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content Marketing Specialist
Yelp
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Created lead-focused, performance-driven content for Yelp’s B2B, supporting SMB and multi-location ad campaigns to guide prospects through the funnel and improve conversions. Built SEO-informed content with measurable lead-gen results—ranking in top 3 SERPs and driving qualified traffic that contributed to MQL growth.
Content Marketer
Audaxis Marketing
Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Planned and delivered SEO-driven, performance-oriented content across blog, landing pages, and campaign assets for SaaS and fintech clients. Supported funnel-specific content mapping in partnership with strategists, improving engagement metrics and reducing bounce rates by aligning messaging with buyer intent.
Marketing Strategist
Wizzy.ai
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Led go-to-market content strategy targeting product managers and eComm founders, aligning content with sales enablement goals and product positioning. Created high-converting assets (comparison pages, use cases, and search-led blogs), contributing to a 27% lift in demo conversions and fueling middle-funnel engagement.
Junior Marketing Executive
Resulta
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Spearheaded and conducted surveys to create original research pieces, analyzed the results, and wrote research reports, and standalone articles to promote and increase organic reach. Developed bottom-of-funnel content and solution pages aligned with sales goals, focused on capturing intent and generating qualified leads for their business.
Content Marketer
FaceValue
May 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Planned and executed thought leadership and demand-gen content on sales enablement, scaling up for fast-growing startups, and BoFU campaign strategies. Delivered multi-format content (case studies, product explainers, social copy) to strengthen FaceValue’s brand voice and trust in the marketing space.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anna University
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
2014 - 2018
Studied the fundamentals of computer science including programming languages, data structures, and algorithms. Gained practical experience through various projects and coursework.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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