Meredith Ruble

Meredith Ruble is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with over 25 years of experience leading financial operations, driving business growth, and managing complex transactions. She has built a strong track record of raising capital, navigating mergers and acquisitions, and optimizing financial strategies to support high-growth companies, particularly in the education technology sector. Throughout her career, she has raised over $150 million in debt and equity capital, positioning the businesses she has worked with for long-term success.

Meredith began her career in 1993 as an analyst at CMS Companies in Philadelphia, where she honed her skills in financial analysis and strategic planning. This early experience gave her a solid foundation in financial management, which she later applied to a range of leadership roles. In 2000, she joined Stifel Financial Corporation as Managing Director, where she played a crucial role in leading investment banking transactions within the education sector. Her expertise in the education and ed-tech industries helped her become a trusted advisor for companies looking to navigate complex financial challenges and secure investment capital.

In 2017, Meredith transitioned to Noodle Companies LLC as Chief Financial Officer, a role she held until 2019. At Noodle, she helped streamline the company's financial operations, implementing new budgeting, forecasting, and cash management systems. Her leadership was essential in supporting the company’s expansion across multiple business units, including Noodle Markets, Noodle Partners, Noodle.com, and Noodle Pros. Her ability to align financial operations with the company’s broader business goals was vital in driving efficiency and profitability.

Meredith’s most notable achievements came during her tenure as CFO at Noodle Partners PBC from 2019 to 2023. Under her leadership, the company grew from a startup generating $1 million in revenue to a thriving business with over $90 million in revenue. She was instrumental in guiding Noodle Partners through a significant business transformation, shifting from managing third-party vendors to providing direct services to universities. This strategic pivot allowed Noodle to capture new revenue streams and build stronger relationships with key partners. Additionally, she led the company through four successful acquisitions and managed four rounds of debt and seven rounds of equity funding, raising $120 million in capital.