--- title: GrowthMatch Blog | Growth Marketing Insights for B2B, Startups & More | Shelby Stephens description: Shelby is a techstars alum, a mentor for several accelerator programs, and is the founder & CEO of GrowthMatch where he helps B2B companies hire fractional growth teams. --- [Skip to content](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/author/shelby-stephens#main-content) [![GrowthMatch_Logo_For_Light](https://www.growthmatch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GrowthMatch_Logo_For_Light.png?width=664&height=87&name=GrowthMatch_Logo_For_Light.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com) - [Case Studies](https://www.growthmatch.com/case-studies) ![Shelby Stephens](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/Shelby_Stephens.jpg) # Shelby Stephens Shelby is a techstars alum, a mentor for several accelerator programs, and is the founder & CEO of GrowthMatch where he helps B2B companies hire fractional growth teams. ## Recent Posts [![](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/growthmatch-blog-thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-help-scale-influence.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-help-scale-influence) [Growth](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/growth) [Thought Leadership](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/thought-leadership) [ContentOps](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/contentops) - Jan 16, 2025 10:54:49 AM ### [Scaling Influence: Why Thought Leadership Marketing Agencies Are Essential in 2025](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-help-scale-influence) [![](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/growthmatch-blog-thought-leadership-videos-drive-engagement.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-videos-drive-engagement) [Growth](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/growth) [Thought Leadership](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/thought-leadership) - Jan 16, 2025 10:53:58 AM ### [How Thought Leadership Videos Can Elevate Your Brand and Drive Engagement](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-videos-drive-engagement) [![](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/growthmatch-blog-thought-leadership-agencies-build-trust.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-agencies-build-trust) [Growth](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/growth) [Thought Leadership](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/thought-leadership) - Dec 9, 2024 6:00:00 AM ### [The Role of Thought Leadership Marketing Agencies in Transforming Customer Trust](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-agencies-build-trust) [![](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/growthmatch-blog-thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-shape-branding.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-shape-branding) [Growth](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/growth) [Thought Leadership](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/thought-leadership) - Dec 5, 2024 6:00:00 AM ### [Top Thought Leadership Marketing Agencies Shaping the Future of Branding](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-shape-branding) WANT MORE? ## Get new posts in your inbox We'll shoot you an email once in a blue moon to let you know what content we've recently posted. ## All Posts - [All](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/all) - [Growth](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/growth) - [Thought Leadership](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/thought-leadership) - [ContentOps](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/contentops) - [Resources](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/resources) - [Workshop](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/workshop) - [How To Guide](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/how-to-guide) - [About Us](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/about-us) - [Sales](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/tag/sales) [![](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/growthmatch-blog-thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-help-scale-influence.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-help-scale-influence) ### [Scaling Influence: Why Thought Leadership Marketing Agencies Are Essential in 2025](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-marketing-agencies-help-scale-influence) [![](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/growthmatch-blog-thought-leadership-videos-drive-engagement.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-videos-drive-engagement) ### [How Thought Leadership Videos Can Elevate Your Brand and Drive Engagement](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-videos-drive-engagement) [![](https://www.growthmatch.com/hubfs/growthmatch-blog-thought-leadership-agencies-build-trust.png)](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-agencies-build-trust) ### [The Role of Thought Leadership Marketing Agencies in Transforming Customer Trust](https://www.growthmatch.com/blog/thought-leadership-agencies-build-trust) In today’s digital-first world, customer trust is the foundation of long-term brand success. 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