Laura McLeod Friedman

Summary

I'm a program and operations with deep expertise in fintech and enterprise SAAS, passionate about transformational change, operational excellence, and turning vision into scalable impact. I thrive at the intersection of business and technical teams, helping them tackle complex problems with clarity, creativity, and measurable outcomes. Over the years, I’ve led enterprise GTM launches, automated $1B+ in transaction workflows, and unblocked stalled platform rollouts—all while scaling systems, optimizing performance, and energizing teams around what’s possible. Whether I’m streamlining global cadences, coaching emerging talent, or using AI to accelerate innovation, I bring a steady hand to fast-moving, high-stakes environments. My core strengths lie in: • Strategy execution and cross-functional program delivery • Translating data into decisions, and complexity into clarity • Governance design, stakeholder alignment, and narrative storytelling • Building inclusive teams rooted in accountability, momentum, and trust I’ve delivered results across industries—from SaaS to consumer tech to CPG—with leading organizations including Intuit, Sony, and Sun Microsystems. And I hold an MBA from Santa Clara University and a B.A. from UCLA (Go Bruins!). Let’s connect if you’re interested in scaling smart, building bold, and delivering impact!