TrueML CPO on Surviving Scaleup: How to Navigate the Transition From Startup to Mature Company

Laura Marino

Refinancia, Plastic Bank, Fractional CPO/ Product Strategy Consultant

A product executive, board member, and Stanford lecturer, Laura is passionate about scaling companies and product organizations. She is currently the Chief Product Officer at TrueML, a fintech company reinventing debt resolution. Prior to TrueML she led product teams in small and large organizations including SAP Labs, Nuance, Microsoft, Intapp, and Lever. Laura holds two Master of Science degrees from Stanford. She is a guest speaker in the Stanford Management Science and Engineering Department, lecturing on product management and entrepreneurship. A supporter of women and diversity, Laura serves on the Board of Leading Women in Technology a non-profit dedicated to promoting women's leadership.

About the host

Denise Hemke

CPO

As the Chief Product Officer at NEOGOV, Denise leads the strategy for public sector HR and Public Safety software, driving innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence. Her experience at Checkr as Chief Product Officer saw her delivering customer-focused products and promoting a fairer future. Denise’s notable career spans over two decades, with significant roles including GM for Analytics at Workday, where she launched new products and grew the business to over $200 million in ARR. Her background includes leadership positions at Platfora, Salesforce, HSBC, and AT&T, showcasing her expertise in enterprise product development and a commitment to technological advancement and customer success.