Meredith Ruble • United States of America
Meredith Ruble is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with over 25 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and capital raising. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven ability to lead organizations through complex financial transactions, raise significant capital, and drive operational improvements that fuel growth. With a strong focus on education technology and high-growth startups, she has successfully raised more than $150 million through a combination of debt and equity funding, contributing to the success of numerous companies.
Meredith’s career began in 1993 at CMS Companies in Philadelphia, where she started as an analyst. This early experience helped her develop a solid foundation in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting. Her expertise in these areas quickly became evident, leading her to a senior analyst role, where she further honed her financial acumen. In 2000, she joined Stifel Financial Corporation and advanced to Managing Director. At Stifel, she focused on investment banking transactions for companies in the education sector, specifically those involved in educational technology. Her work advising on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises helped position Stifel as a leading player.
In 2017, Meredith took on the role of CFO at Noodle Companies LLC, where she was responsible for overseeing the financial operations of several business units, including Noodle Markets, Noodle Partners, Noodle.com, and Noodle Pros. At Noodle, she played a crucial role in streamlining the company’s financial processes and implementing budgeting and forecasting systems that improved efficiency across the board. Her work allowed Noodle to expand its business and achieve economic stability while positioning itself for future growth.
Meredith’s most significant achievement came during her tenure as CFO of Noodle Partners PBC from 2019 to 2023. Under her leadership, the company proliferated, increasing its revenue from $1 million to over $90 million. She guided Noodle through a critical business transformation, pivoting from a third-party vendor model to directly providing university services. This strategic shift helped Noodle expand its client base, led to new revenue streams, and strengthened its position in the competitive education technology market. She also prompted Noodle through four acquisitions and secured $120 million in funding across multiple rounds, further fueling the company’s growth.
Throughout her career, Meredith has become well-versed in using financial tools like Tableau, Adaptive, and NetSuite to drive performance analysis and decision-making. She has developed key performance indicators (KPIs) and economic models that allow companies to align their financial operations with business objectives. Her ability to analyze data and use insights to guide strategy has been crucial to her success as a CFO.
Outside of her professional life, Meredith enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her dogs. She is passionate about home design and enjoys creating new projects to improve her living space. Known for her collaborative leadership style, she has built strong relationships with investors, stakeholders, and teams throughout her career. Her ability to lead through change and financial complexity has made her a respected and trusted leader in the business community.
