The Secrets Inside Google Cloud’s Growth with Sarah Kennedy, Vice President Google Cloud Marketing

SaaStr AI March 26, 2025
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In our latest episode of the SaaStr What’s New series, SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin spoke with Sarah Kennedy, VP of Google Cloud Marketing. The conversation explores the explosive growth of Google Cloud and what’s driving this momentum. Kennedy highlights the critical role AI plays in their success, from Google's world-class infrastructure to the cutting-edge AI models like Vertex AI and Gemini. We dive into the specifics of why startups and enterprises are increasingly choosing Google Cloud, the importance of customer-centric strategies, and the shift towards developer-led decisions. We also explore Google Cloud's major partnership with Salesforce and how AI and security are transforming business strategies. Tune in for insights on how Google Cloud is shaping the future of AI and stay ahead of the curve with expert tips on leveraging these technologies for your business. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:26 Google Cloud's Rapid Growth 01:09 AI and Infrastructure Innovations 02:24 Marketing Strategies and Customer Engagement 04:58 Sales Tactics and Long-Term Customer Relationships 06:32 Developer Influence and Decision Making 10:16 Google's Collaboration with Salesforce 21:47 Google Next Event Insights 30:04 Conclusion and Future Outlook Want to join the SaaStr community? We're the 🌎largest community for B2B software. Subscribe for weekly updates: https://www.saastr.com/subscribeform Twitter: https://twitter.com/saastr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724976 Quora Group: https://www.quora.com/q/cloud Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaStr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saastr/ Our North American Event: https://bit.ly/2OXeAYh Our European Event: https://bit.ly/2OZTad8

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