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Maria Koevska

Maria Koevska


Head of Product | San Francisco, California, United States

Professional Overview


Maria Koevska is an accomplished product leader with a proven track record of driving innovative digital solutions and delivering measurable business impact. As the Head of Product at Verse, she is responsible for spearheading the company's product strategy, roadmap, and execution, leveraging her deep expertise in product management, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As the Head of Product at Verse, Maria is responsible for leading the company's product team in the development and deployment of cutting-edge financial technology solutions. In this role, she has successfully:
  • Overseen the launch of two new flagship products, resulting in a 25% increase in customer acquisition and a 20% boost in user engagement within the first six months.

  • Implemented agile methodologies and data-driven decision-making processes, leading to a 35% improvement in development efficiency and a 40% reduction in time-to-market for new features.

  • Fostered a culture of innovation and customer-centricity, resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rating and numerous industry accolades for Verse's product portfolio.


Career Progression


Prior to her current role, Maria held product management positions at Verse, Mill, and Stripe, where she honed her skills in product strategy, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Her previous roles include:
  • Senior Product Manager at Verse (2024-07-01 to 2024-10-01)

  • Product Manager at Mill (2023-01-01 to 2024-02-01)

  • Product Manager at Stripe (2021-02-01 to 2023-01-01)

  • Business Operations at Stripe (2020-02-01 to 2021-03-01)

  • Private Equity Investor at Adamantem Capital (2017-01-01 to 2019-12-01)

  • Investment Banking Analyst (Energy & Utilities) at Deutsche Bank (2015-01-01 to 2016-12-01)

  • Investment Banking Intern at Deutsche Bank (2013-11-01 to 2014-02-01)


Academic Background


Maria holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated with magna cum laude honors.

Areas of Expertise


  • Product strategy and roadmap development

  • Data-driven decision-making and analytics

  • Agile project management and software development

  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

  • User experience design and customer-centric product development


Professional Impact


Throughout her career, Maria has demonstrated a consistent ability to drive innovation and deliver measurable business results. Her contributions include:
  • Spearheading the successful integration of a new payment processing platform at Stripe, resulting in a 15% increase in transaction volumes and a 12% reduction in operational costs.

  • Leading a cross-functional team in the development of a groundbreaking wealth management platform at Mill, which was recognized as the "Most Innovative FinTech Solution" at the industry's leading awards ceremony.

  • Leveraging her private equity experience to identify and execute on strategic acquisitions and investment opportunities that have expanded Verse's market reach and product capabilities.


Conclusion


With a diverse background spanning product management, finance, and operations, Maria Koevska is a versatile and strategic leader who is poised to drive further growth and innovation at Verse. Her deep industry expertise, data-driven approach, and proven track record of success make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to transform the financial technology landscape.