Bernie Borges is an accomplished marketing executive, thought leader, and digital strategist with over three decades of experience shaping the future of B2B marketing. As Vice President of Global Content Marketing at iQor, Bernie influenced positive change for the brand soon after emerging from Prepacked Chapter 11. Bernie led strategy and oversaw the production of strategic content assets including dozens of case studies, blog posts, podcast episodes – hosted by Bernie – white papers, and webinars. The development of these content assets collectively elevated the brand perception and enabled the sales team to engage with new logo opportunities contributing to a sales pipeline measured in the tens of millions during his tenure in this role from 2021 to 2024.
As Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Vengreso, a leading provider of digital sales learning-as-a-service solutions for B2B organizations from 2017 to 2021, Bernie was instrumental in building and leading a high-performing marketing team, driving revenue growth through innovative content strategies and demand-generation initiatives. With a passion for modern marketing methodologies and cutting-edge technologies, Bernie aligned marketing efforts to achieve tangible sales results.
Bernie built Vengreso’s marketing engine from the ground up. He spearheaded brand awareness campaigns, implemented strategic content initiatives, and developed measurable lead generation programs that have contributed millions in pipeline revenue. Under Bernie’s leadership, Vengreso’s content strategy—encompassing blogs, eBooks, webinars, white papers, podcasts, and case studies—has consistently delivered results.
Bernie’s mastery of digital marketing technologies has set him apart as an innovator in the field. He is an early adopter of the market-leading HubSpot marketing automation platform, recognized as one of the company’s first 20 value-added partners. His use of HubSpot for email marketing automation, MQL-to-SQL lead journey management, and segmented campaigns, coupled with the deployment of Conversica AI drove double-digit lead conversion rates, demonstrating his ability to marry strategy with technology for optimal outcomes.
Before co-founding Vengreso, Bernie served as the Founder and Chief Content Officer at Find and Convert, a boutique B2B content marketing agency from 2002 to 2017. is firm’s digital marketing services delivered exceptional results for mid-sized technology and professional services companies, focusing on demand generation and sales enablement. Bernie developed SEO-driven content marketing strategies that achieved MQL double-digit conversion rates leveraging platforms like HubSpot and Pardot. His strategic vision ensured consistent client success, with an average client retention of three years, including one client-partnership that spanned seven years.
Bernie began podcasting in 2013. As host of the Modern Marketing Engine Podcast, Bernie has further solidified his influence in the marketing industry. He produced 300 episodes, attracting more than 160,000 downloads. The podcast, recognized as one of the Top 33 Marketing Podcasts by Huffington Post, showcases Bernie’s ability to connect with marketing leaders and highlight their success stories. His innovative “Account-Based Podcast” strategy has also driven measurable sales opportunities, with more than 20% of podcast guests converting into leads.
Bernie’s professional achievements include being a featured speaker at prestigious conferences such as Content Marketing World, Social Media Marketing World and American Marketing Association events since 2011, sharing his expertise on modern marketing and sales alignment. His influence has been recognized by the Content Marketing Institute, naming him among a Top 50 Content Marketing Influencer since 2011.
Bernie is equally passionate about giving back to the marketing and entrepreneurial communities. As a volunteer mentor with Tampa Bay Wave, a nationally recognized tech start-up accelerator, he advises start-up founders on branding and demand-generation strategies, helping accelerate their growth. His leadership contributions include serving as V.P. of Communications for the American Marketing Association Tampa Bay Chapter and chairing the Eastlake High School Business Academy, where he led fundraising and student development initiatives.
Bernie’s educational foundation in marketing was established at Pace University in New York, where he earned a B.B.A. in Marketing. His dedication to learning and mentorship is evident through his roles as Advisory Board and Faculty member for the University of South Florida Digital Marketing Certificate Program, where he previously taught the Content Marketing module.
A dynamic leader, engaging speaker, and strategic innovator, Bernie Borges brings a unique blend of vision, execution, and empathy to every role he undertakes. He is a results-driven marketer who leverages modern tools and approaches to help businesses achieve measurable success while empowering teams to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Character: Bernie Borges leads with integrity and compassion fostering team contributions that drive measurable sales results.
Strategic: Bernie aligns marketing and sales through innovative strategies, leveraging content, AI-powered lead conversion, and account-based initiatives, achieving multimillion-dollar outcomes.
Knowledge: A recognized authority in digital marketing, Bernie leverages modern tools, content strategies, and analytics to deliver pipeline growth through demand generation activities.
Communication: An accomplished speaker, podcast host, and educator, Bernie effectively shares insights and success stories, influencing audiences and driving engagement.
Leadership: Leveraging his three-plus decades of leadership roles and data-driven insights, Bernie has developed the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ framework which he delivers as keynotes and workshops to organizations.
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