Hi, I’m Matt

Strategic Product Marketer & Storyteller

6+ years of experience building comprehensive GTM strategies for complex SaaS portfolios. Expert in translating AI-driven features into clear, differentiated value propositions for buyers, driving over $1M in new product revenue and $13M in portfolio revenue.

Selected Work

  • $1M AI Product Launch

    GTM Strategy & Product Storytelling

    Translating an AI-powered EdTech solution into a clear narrative and positioning that secured $1M in first-year revenue and an engaged community of fans.

  • $13M Portfolio Growth

    Full-Funnel Growth & Sales Enablement

    Driving $13M+ in revenue through data-driven sales enablement, GTM strategy, acquisition strategies, and retention loops.

  • The Brand Pivot

    Messaging & Campaigns

    Unifying 10 EdTech products under a single, emotion-led narrative framework to clear up market confusion and drive cross-sell.

  • The Legacy Brand Turnaround

    Lifecycle Marketing & Sales Revival

    Reversing a sales decline for a 60-year-old product portfolio by modernizing the brand voice and re-igniting the sales force with “Why DI?“ & "Lead with DI" enablement.

  • $0 Budget Rebrand

    Branding & Leadership

    Leading a 0-to-1 rebrand with targeted content and multi-channel execution that drove 15% YoY sales growth for a local small business.

  • $120M Research & Insight Engine

    Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights

    Building a research engine that completed 20+ mixed-method studies to directly shape the roadmap of a $120M SaaS product portfolio.

  • Miscellaneous

    Creativity & Experiments

    Exploring content creation, short-form video, podcast production, and original creative ideas that help me bring a unique perspective to my work.

  • Dopamine Brand Identity

    Brand Identity & Storytelling

    Repositioning a one-person art business through a bold visual identity, Gen Z storytelling, and art trends like "Dopamine Decor."

About Me

My interest in marketing started at 11 years old, when I created a 'Need a Dog Walker?' ad and turned it into a surprisingly profitable sixth grade business. That first experience in entrepreneurship and marketing grew into a career of telling stories that connect people to solutions.

I've been using AI since 2016 and marketing AI-powered solutions since 2020. I’ve watched AI, and its messaging, evolve over the years and I’m trying to predict where it’s going in the future. Today, I combine that curiosity with 6+ years of EdTech experience.

When I’m not spying on competitor messaging, you’ll find me reading The Wall Street Journal or keeping up with the latest Generative and Agentic AI trends.

Kind Words from Colleagues

Matt, I just want to say how much I appreciate you and all the help and support you offer to me…you’ve added an extra layer of knowledge, experience, and support in an area that I am still learning [product marketing]. Thanks so much for being you and know you’re a wonderful teammate!”

— Tracy, Sr. PMM at McGraw Hill

@MatthewCannida, Great success story for Number Worlds! What a powerful story around the growth of these students. They recognize the value of the whole program - what a difference this makes!”

— Mary, VP of Product at McGraw Hill

I would highly recommend Matt to any company making a big leap or pivot into a new endeavor. Matt’s organization and commitment to collaboration was just what we needed as we expanded our service options and shifted our social media strategy.”

— Bella, Marketing Coordinator at Minibop

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