Ken Gavranovic is a transformational executive and growth architect who helps companies scale from $5M to $500M+ ARR, prepare for IPO or exit, and navigate high-impact operational, GTM, and product transitions. Known for building value at speed, Ken has led 18 exits, including a NASDAQ IPO, and driven more than $3B in P&L accountability across roles as CEO, COO, CPTO, and EVP.
He has led global teams of 450+, managed P&Ls up to $250M, and delivered bold outcomes across SaaS, AI, real estate tech, and infrastructure platforms. As the founder and CEO of Web.com, he scaled the company to $200M ARR and IPO. At New Relic, he led $100M+ in sales expansion and restructured the business into a GM-led SaaS growth model. More recently, he has executed turnarounds and strategic exits for PE-backed companies like Coursedog and Blameless.
Ken brings an operator’s mindset, a builder’s instinct, and a board-level view of value creation. He partners with leadership teams and investors to scale execution, align teams, and drive transformational results.
Currently advising select companies across SaaS, AI, and platform infrastructure.
Ken’s new book, BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH 3.0, written with Lee Atchison, is an accessible, no-nonsense guide for business transformation and sustainable change.
Ken draws on his decades of experience to provide a step-by-step methodology for clarifying how your company operates, while uncovering the entrenched patterns that are holding you back.
BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH 3.0 helps you:
You’ll discover exactly what’s working and not working within your company, and learn how to fix it. Secure your organization’s future with Ken’s advice.
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