Andrea F.

CoS @ Lanai

Andrea F. is an experienced business professional currently serving as the Chief of Staff to the CEO at Lanai Software, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a diverse background in product management, operations, and strategic leadership roles across various industries.

Career Highlights

Lanai Software: Andrea recently joined Lanai Software as Chief of Staff to the CEO in 2024.2 This marks a new chapter in her career, where she will likely leverage her extensive experience in strategic planning and cross-functional leadership.

Gusto: Prior to Lanai Software, Andrea had a significant tenure at Gusto, where she held several key positions:

Product (August 2022 - 2024)
Segment Insights & Operations (May 2021 - February 2023)
COO Team (August 2018 - May 2021)
Head of Tax Operations (November 2016 - July 2018)
Insights & Operations (January 2016 - November 2016)

At Gusto, she led strategic initiatives, managed high-priority programs, and played a crucial role in scaling rapidly growing teams.1

Previous Experience:

J.P. Morgan: Held various roles including Vice President of New Product Development (2012-2015)
Zomato: Launch Team Lead (July 2015 - November 2015)
Fredericks Michael & Co.: Cross-border M&A Analyst (2008)
Merrill Lynch: Global Private Client Services Analyst (2007)

Education

The Wharton School: Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Management
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven: Attended (specific degree not mentioned)

Skills and Expertise

Andrea is known for her expertise in:

Product management
Strategic planning and execution
Cross-functional leadership
Operational scaling
Financial services and fintech

Additional Information

She has over 500 connections on LinkedIn1
Andrea serves as a mentor for First Round Fast Track since February 20211
She holds a Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid certification from NOLS Wilderness Medicine1

Andrea F.'s career trajectory showcases her ability to drive strategic initiatives, manage complex operations, and lead teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. Her move to Lanai Software as Chief of Staff indicates her continued focus on high-impact leadership roles in the technology sector.