Marilyn Hahn, 37, joins theLerian, a core banking solutions startup, as co-founder and new Head of Business and Products. Your arrival symbolizes a new cycle of growth in the company, driven by the R$18 million investment received in November 2024. The investment round was led byMAYA Capitaland had the participation of major 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 a solid background in the financial market, standing out for her career as co-founder of Bankly, a pioneering company in Brazil in Banking as a Service, acquired by Banco BV in 2023.
Marilyn has a multidisciplinary profile, with a solid academic background and vast professional experience, including an MBA in Foreign Trade Management and International Business 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 his career in the financial market in 2014, working for renowned companies such as Stone, Mambu (a German core banking company), and Acesso Payment Solutions. At Acesso, he 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 stage for the company, which, with her experience, will continue to drive innovation and create financial solutions that are increasingly suited to the needs of the Latin American market,” says Fred Amaral, CEO of Lerian.
Goals and Opportunities
Marilyn arrives at Lerian to do what she loves most: turning ideas into reality. "Nothing motivates me more than seeing a thesis succeed and engaged people, 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 projection of 100% annual revenue in the next two years, consolidating its leadership in the open-source financial solutions sector.
His hiring reinforces Lerian's commitment to innovation and the use of technology, expanding the potential for global expansion and the transformation of the financial market.
