Manav Singh

Head of Growth

Manav drives strategic growth at The Forge by asking - and answering - the right questions about scale. His writing tackles the unglamorous but essential decisions sales leaders face: which tools to stack, when to automate, and how to blend emotion with execution. From deep dives on vibe selling to hands-on guides for follow-up sequencing, Manav brings clarity to chaos and strategy to the trenches. His perspective comes from real-world experience - having co-founded two startups, scaled multiple SaaS businesses, and led growth across several markets. At The Forge, he shapes how modern sales teams build repeatable systems using AI, cold outreach, and tight feedback loops. His voice on the blog is equal parts sharp analysis and grounded advice - perfect for sales teams ready to move faster and think bigger.

Blog posts by Manav Singh

Stop Hiring Humans: Artisan AI Campaign Review
AI SDRs

Stop Hiring Humans: Artisan AI Campaign Review

Artisan AI’s “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign got attention fast. But how does Ava stack up to real SDR workflows? A breakdown.
How Defining Your ICP Can Improve Your Cold Email Messaging
Cold Outreach

How Defining Your ICP Can Improve Your Cold Email Messaging

Defining your Ideal Customer Profile can boost cold email effectiveness, leading to higher reply rates and better-targeted outreach strategies.
How Email Validation Helps Avoid Spam Traps
Email Deliverability

How Email Validation Helps Avoid Spam Traps

Learn how email validation protects your campaigns from spam traps, boosts deliverability, and enhances overall engagement.
6 Ways to Optimize Your Email Signature for More Meetings
Cold Outreach

6 Ways to Optimize Your Email Signature for More Meetings

Transform your email signature into a powerful tool for securing more meetings with these six optimization strategies.
How to Boost Email Deliverability: A Step-by-Step Guide
Email Deliverability

How to Boost Email Deliverability: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn essential strategies to enhance email deliverability, ensuring your messages reach inboxes and maximize campaign effectiveness.
10 AI-Powered Cold Email Strategies for 2025
Tutorials & Guides

10 AI-Powered Cold Email Strategies for 2025

Explore innovative AI strategies transforming cold email outreach in 2025, enhancing personalization, engagement, and response rates.
5 Tools To Automate Your Sales Workflow in 2025
Tools

5 Tools To Automate Your Sales Workflow in 2025

Discover 5 tools to automate your sales workflow in 2025—save time, boost outreach, and scale smarter without juggling multiple platforms.
10 Strong LinkedIn Sales Navigator Alternatives & Competitors for Sales Teams
Tools

10 Strong LinkedIn Sales Navigator Alternatives & Competitors for Sales Teams

Looking for a LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative? Discover smarter ways to find leads, reach out, and automate outreach—without juggling multiple tools.
10 Cold Email Follow Up Hacks To Get Sales in 2025
Cold Outreach

10 Cold Email Follow Up Hacks To Get Sales in 2025

Learn how to write cold email follow-ups that get replies. Discover timing strategies, subject lines, and tools to automate and improve your response rates.