Make your entire marketing click

I’ve spent over 20 years transforming good marketing into great; building teams, scaling SaaS brands, and speaking at events where people actually take notes and pictures. Whether it’s in a workshop with your team, on a mic for a podcast, or on stage at your conference, I bring sharp practical tools and stories from the trenches. The goal is the same: clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Jonas Strandell on stage speaking seen from behind
Jonas Strandell on stage speaking seen from behind

Make your entire marketing click

I’ve spent over 20 years transforming good marketing into great; building teams, scaling SaaS brands, and speaking at events where people actually take notes and pictures. Whether it’s in a workshop with your team, on a mic for a podcast, or on stage at your conference, I bring sharp practical tools and stories from the trenches. The goal is the same: clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Jonas Strandell on stage speaking seen from behind
Jonas Strandell on stage speaking seen from behind

Marketing without the mumbo jumbo

Marketing without the mumbo jumbo

Marketing without the mumbo jumbo

Goodbye guesswork hello growth

Goodbye guesswork hello growth

Goodbye guesswork hello growth

Great marketing doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built by teams who know where they’re going, and how to get there. That’s where I come in.

Deep, practical expertise, delivered with a side-order of wit straight from the trenches at the corner of chaos and success. I want you to walk away with clarity, momentum, and some “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?” moments.

Sharp strategy

I zero in on what matters most and turn ideas into action items. You’ll get sharp positioning, focused priorities, and a clear story your team and audience can rally around.

Proven playbook

This is 20+ years of building and leading marketing teams that scale. That includes epic failures, real-world examples of success, and tips & tricks you can apply now.

Fun and engaging

I make complex ideas simple, useful, and memorable with a side of wit. Whether it’s a boardroom, ballroom, or podcast you leave knowing what to do next.

“Jonas has been instrumental in positioning Besedo as a recognized global leader in our industry. What truly sets Jonas apart is his remarkable creativity and resourcefulness. His strategic approach and dedication to excellence have made a tangible difference in our global reach. Jonas is an exceptional marketing leader who consistently delivers outstanding results.”

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Petter Nylander, CEO

“Jonas has been instrumental in positioning Besedo as a recognized global leader in our industry. What truly sets Jonas apart is his remarkable creativity and resourcefulness. His strategic approach and dedication to excellence have made a tangible difference in our global reach. Jonas is an exceptional marketing leader who consistently delivers outstanding results.”

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Petter Nylander, CEO

“Jonas has been instrumental in positioning Besedo as a recognized global leader in our industry. What truly sets Jonas apart is his remarkable creativity and resourcefulness. His strategic approach and dedication to excellence have made a tangible difference in our global reach. Jonas is an exceptional marketing leader who consistently delivers outstanding results.”

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Petter Nylander, CEO

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Our work has been featured in some great publications

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Photo of Jonas Strandell smiling with headphones on and microphone in the foreground
Photo of Jonas Strandell smiling with headphones on and microphone in the foreground
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Photo Jonas Strandell with microphone in hand on stage
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Photo of Jonas Strandell from behind on stage with an audience in the background

Not all talk, we got results and metrics too

Not all talk, we got results and metrics too

Not all talk, we got results and metrics too

B2B and marketing are gloriously messy, complicated, and sometimes just plain weird (anyone who says differently is selling something). Sometimes I solve it by being clever, other times it takes grit, willpower, and being tenacious as hell.

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Key metrics and results

These are some of my achievements and, truth be told, my bragging rights:

  • Added 870,000 users at Pingdom.

  • Increased leads by 28% at Besedo.

  • Lowered CAC by 38% at Besedo.

  • Created 75% YoY growth at Lavendla.

  • Designed world’s most used page speed test.

  • Made it the front page of Hacker News.

These are some of my achievements and, truth be told, my bragging rights:

  • Added 870,000 users at Pingdom.

  • Increased leads by 33% at Besedo.

  • Created 75% YoY growth at Lavendla.

  • Designed worlds most used page speed test.

  • Made it the front page of Hacker News.

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On stage and in rooms

I’ve spoken at conferences, podcasts, and industry panels on topics like:

  • Impact marketing with maximum creativity.

  • How to turn complex tech into compelling stories.

  • Building brands that people actually care about.

  • Marketing sprints and iterations.

  • Art Direction on the web when everything is a template.

  • Failing in plain sight – stories from the trenches.

Hello there, a quick introduction might be in order

I’m Jonas, a designer at heart who somehow ended up as a CMO. My childhood dream was drawing comics, which evolved into a love for design and storytelling that’s turned me into a well-sought-after Swiss army knife for companies worldwide.

In my previous life I did creative work for Ben Sherman, Sega Games, MTV, Chupa Chups, SVT, and many more. I’ve served as CMO, Chief Product Officer, and Designer at Pingdom, Dooer, Lavendla, and Besedo.

When I’m not marketing (that really ought to be a verb), I dedicate way too much time to music and movies – on an almost unhealthy, obsessive level.

I dream of owning a vineyard someday. Because if you’re going to dream, dream big enough to need irrigation systems.

That’s me outside London Design Museum

That’s me outside London Design Museum

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Key metrics and results

These are some of my achievements and, truth be told, my bragging rights: