Marilyn Hahn, 37, joins Lerian, a core banking solutions startup, as co-founder and new Head of Business and Products. Her arrival symbolizes a new cycle of growth for the company, driven by the R$18 million investment received in November 2024. The funding round was led by MAYA Capital and included participation from notable investors such as Quartz, Supera Capital, Norte Ventures, Crivo Ventures, as well as a select group of angel investors.
An economist graduated from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Marilyn brings solid experience in the financial market, standing out for her journey as co-founder of Bankly, a pioneering Banking-as-a-Service company in Brazil, acquired by Banco BV in 2023.
Marilyn has a multidisciplinary profile, with strong academic training and extensive professional experience, including an MBA in Foreign Trade and International Business Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), a Master’s in Business Administration from Coppead UFRJ, and a specialization in Business Dynamics from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Hahn began her career in the financial market in 2014, working at renowned companies such as Stone, Mambu (a German core banking company), and Acesso Soluções de Pagamento. At Acesso, she led the company’s restructuring and was a key player in the creation of Bankly, holding prominent positions in revenue, business development, and operations.
“The arrival of Marilyn Hahn at Lerian marks a new phase for the company, which, with her experience, will continue to drive innovation and create financial solutions increasingly tailored to the needs of the Latin American market,” says Fred Amaral, CEO of Lerian.
Goals and Opportunities
Marilyn joins Lerian to do what she loves most: turning ideas into reality. ‘Nothing motivates me more than seeing a thesis working out and people engaged, achieving their dreams within this new venture. It is inspiring to observe the team’s growth and the evolution of the products we develop together. This process of constant innovation and collaboration is what truly drives me every day,’ she comments.
With a strategic vision and focus on exponential growth, Hahn arrives to help Lerian achieve its goal of 100% annual revenue growth over the next two years, solidifying its leadership in the open-source financial solutions sector.
Her hiring reinforces Lerian’s commitment to innovation and the use of technology, expanding its potential for global expansion and transformation of the financial market.
