Meredith Ruble is a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with over 25 years of expertise in financial leadership, business strategy, and organizational growth. Throughout her career, she has successfully navigated complex financial challenges, raised significant capital, and driven business profitability, especially in the education technology and startup sectors. Her strategic vision and financial acumen have helped companies raise over $150 million through multiple debt and equity financing rounds. Meredith’s professional journey began in 1993 as an analyst at CMS Companies in Philadelphia, where she built a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting. This initial role enabled her to develop a deep understanding of business operations and economic structures, setting the stage for her future leadership positions. In 2000, she joined Stifel Financial Corporation, where she advanced through various roles, ultimately serving as Managing Director. In this capacity, she led investment banking transactions focused on education and ed-tech companies. Her expertise in the sector and her skill in executing complex financial deals helped Stifel establish a strong foothold in the education space. In 2017, Meredith took on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Noodle Companies LLC, which allowed her to apply her expertise to the fast-growing education technology sector. At Noodle, she was responsible for overseeing the financial operations of several business units, including Noodle Markets, Noodle Partners, Noodle.com, and Noodle Pros. She implemented critical financial systems, such as cash forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting tools, which helped drive operational efficiency across the organization. Her work aligning financial strategy with business goals was instrumental in Noodle’s continued success and expansion. Meredith’s most significant achievements came during her tenure as CFO of Noodle Partners PBC from 2019 to 2023. Under her leadership, Noodle Partners proliferated, expanding from a $1 million company to one with over $90 million in revenue. Her strategic guidance was critical to the company’s successful pivot from managing third-party vendors to providing comprehensive services directly to universities. This transformation enabled Noodle to diversify its revenue streams and strengthen its market position. She led the company through four acquisitions and secured $120 million in funding through debt and equity rounds. Throughout her career, Meredith has leveraged her expertise in financial tools such as Tableau, Adaptive, and NetSuite to create actionable performance metrics and streamline business operations. Her ability to analyze complex financial data and provide insightful recommendations has been critical to the success of the companies she has worked with. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Meredith is passionate about home design, cooking, and spending time with her dogs. She is known for her collaborative and strategic approach to leadership, building strong relationships with investors, stakeholders, and team members. Her contributions to the finance and education technology sectors have made her a highly respected leader, and she continues to be a driving force in shaping the financial strategy of innovative businesses.