Lauren Katzerman

Lauren Katzerman is a highly motivated professional with a strong focus on developing financial products and payment solutions tailored to the needs of Small Business and Global & Large customers.

With vast experience in product management, partnerships, and marketing, Lauren is adept at leading cross-functional teams to foster innovation, drive growth, and ensure profitability.

Her expertise spans various financial areas including Trade Finance, Invoice Financing, Term Loans, Embedded Finance, Dynamic Discounting, and B2B payments, catering to customers across different revenue segments and geographies.

Lauren holds a Master of Arts in Social & Consumer Psychology from New York University, complemented by studies in International Relations and Affairs at GLOBIS International Study Abroad in Verona, Italy, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Georgia.

Her professional journey includes roles such as Vice President in Transaction Banking, Embedded Finance, and B2B payments at Goldman Sachs, as well as leadership positions in SMB Lending/Payments, Product Strategy, and Partnerships within the same organization.

Prior to that, she held key positions at American Express, where she served as Director in Supply Chain Financing/B2B Payments & Partnerships, Senior Manager in Small Business Financing Product Management, and Chief of Staff for Small Business Financing.

Lauren also gained valuable experience at American Express as a Senior Analyst in Digital Customer Acquisition & Analytics.

Her diverse background includes roles at renowned institutions like NYU Stern School of Business where she worked as a Marketing Department Administrator and a Graduate Research Assistant.

She has also contributed to academia as a Course Instructor at New York University and has held roles in organizations such as Big Fuel Communications LLC, Caduceus Healthcare, and IDC Herzliya's International Institute for Counter-Terrorism.

Furthermore, Lauren's dedication to personal and professional growth led her to participate as a Fellow in OTZMA Israel, showcasing her commitment to continuous learning and development.