As the leader of the TrustRadius marketing team, Russ Somers balances a data-driven approach and an interest in growth hacks with narrative instincts honed by years as a songwriter and performer. He has led marketing teams for high-growth startups including TrendKite, Invodo, and sonarDesign, and he started his marketing career with Fortune 500 companies including Dell and Sabre Holdings. Russ spends his spare time with his family, as well as collecting and restoring vintage guitars.