Alex Yakubovich, co-founder and CEO of Levelpath, is at the forefront of redefining procurement through AI-driven innovation. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Alex excels in driving product innovation, leveraging his technical expertise to create cutting-edge solutions. His entrepreneurial journey began in high school alongside Stan Garber, leading to the launch of four successful tech ventures.

Alex's impressive track record includes co-founding Scout RFP, which was acquired by Workday, and ONOSYS, later purchased by LivingSocial. These achievements highlight his ability to identify market needs and build scalable solutions. An avid reader and runner, Alex resides in San Francisco with his wife and two children. He continues to push boundaries in the tech industry, positioning Levelpath as a leader in procurement transformation and reshaping how businesses operate in the AI era.

Stan Garber is the co-founder and President of Levelpath, the AI platform for unifying procurement. A serial entrepreneur and seasoned business leader, Stan has a proven track record of building successful startups.

Prior to Levelpath, he co-founded and served as President of Scout RFP, playing a crucial role in driving the company's go-to-market strategy and leading to its acquisition by Workday. He also co-founded ONOSYS, a digital ordering platform for restaurant chains, which was acquired by LivingSocial. Stan is a graduate from Case Western Reserve University, lives in San Francisco with his wife and two children and lives to truly simplify procurement, one delightful experience at a time.

As Chief Marketing Officer at Levelpath, Michaela Dempsey drives the company's strategic vision for brand, marketing, communications, and growth. Her expertise in SaaS marketing has consistently delivered exceptional business results across enterprise software companies. Most recently, as CMO at Evisort, she spearheaded a successful global rebrand that contributed to the company's acquisition by Workday. Her impressive career spans leadership roles at prominent technology companies including Workday, Anaplan, Bill, and Scout RFP, where she played a key role in its 2019 Workday acquisition.

Known for combining data-driven decision making with innovative marketing strategies, Michaela now leads Levelpath's efforts to revolutionize procurement through AI technology. Based in San Francisco, she balances her professional pursuits with her passions for skiing, photography, and art.

Jerry Brooner brings over 20 years of enterprise SaaS leadership experience to the role, with a proven track record of scaling revenue organizations through rapid growth phases and successful exits. Most recently, he served as President of Global Field Operations at Enable, a cloud-based SaaS solution, where he helped drive 20x revenue growth from Series A to Series E funding rounds.

Prior to Enable, Brooner was Chief Revenue Officer at Scout RFP (acquired by Workday), where he led significant expansion in both revenue and customer base. His earlier experience includes scaling enterprise sales at Dropbox, SAP, Callidus (acquired by SAP) and Siebel Systems (acquired by Oracle).

Felice Ajlouny joins Levelpath as Vice President of People, bringing extensive strategic leadership experience in scaling high-growth technology organizations. In her role, she is dedicated to architecting a world-class culture and ensuring the company’s talent strategy aligns with its mission to make procurement delightful.

Most recently, Felice served as VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Inclusion & Belonging at SentinelOne, where she designed the talent strategy that grew the global workforce from 600 to over 3,000 employees. Prior to that, she held key leadership roles at industry-defining companies including TripActions, PagerDuty, MuleSoft, and Workday, consistently driving team expansion and operational excellence during critical growth inflection points

Felice holds a specific focus on strategic leadership and inclusive hiring, recently completing the Transformative CHRO Leadership Program at UC Berkeley. She is passionate about creating environments where innovation thrives and employees feel empowered to do their best work.

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Bryan Rosenstein is a co-founder and Head of Operations at Levelpath, where he leverages his experience in finance and operations to drive the company's strategic growth and efficiency. Since March 2022, Bryan has been instrumental in establishing Levelpath's operational framework, drawing on his background in managing complex business functions. Prior to founding Levelpath, Bryan served as Chief of Staff for Spend Management at Workday, following its acquisition of Scout RFP in December 2019. At Scout RFP, he played a pivotal role as VP of Finance, overseeing essential functions such as finance, accounting, legal, and people operations.

Bryan's career began at Deloitte as an Senior Auditor, followed by a significant tenure as a Senior Manager Macquarie Bank. He holds a degree from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Public Accountant with the Texas State Board. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to building strong organizational foundations and fostering collaborative environments. Outside of his professional life, Bryan is an avid runner and enjoys a great cup of cold brew, reflecting his dynamic approach to both work and personal pursuits.

Raimonds Samofals is the Co-Founder and Engineering Lead at Levelpath, where he leads the engineering team in the Latvian office, driving technological innovation in procurement solutions. With a robust background in full stack development, Raimonds was pivotal in building Scout RFP, contributing to its growth and successful acquisition by Workday. He continued his journey at Workday as a Senior Manager of Software Development Engineering before becoming a Lead Engineer at Fractal.

Raimonds holds a Bachelor's degree in IT from Riga Technical University and a degree in Software Engineering from Riga Technical College. His expertise spans Ruby on Rails, AWS infrastructure, making him a key asset in developing scalable solutions. Residing in Riga, Latvia, with his wife and family, Raimonds enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and embracing the snowy landscapes of his homeland. His dedication to both his professional endeavors and personal interests highlights his commitment to excellence and innovation.

Crystal Cheng is the Head of Product at Levelpath, where she combines her passion for driving positive change with her expertise in product management. Crystal's career spans various roles, including Principal Product Manager and Senior Product Manager at Workday, where she led persona-based roadmaps and developed strategic sourcing products, contributing significantly to the Spend Management pillar.

Before joining Levelpath, Crystal was a Product Manager at Opportunity Fund, where she executed key partnerships, such as integrating data flows with Lending Club to facilitate over $10 million in loans to small business owners. Her earlier roles include Manager at Ernst & Young and Senior Consultant at Hitachi Consulting. Crystal holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business and resides in San Francisco with her husband and newborn son, balancing her professional endeavors with family life.

Ken Hejduk is the Head of Product Design at Levelpath, where he applies his expertise in design to enhance user experiences in procurement solutions. With a Master of Arts in Visual Communication from Kent State University, Ken has a distinguished career that spans various leadership roles. Before joining Levelpath in January 2023, he was a Partner at Pickup Studios and served as Chief Operating Officer at Sway Mobility, where he focused on creating equitable mobility networks through design.

Ken's entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding Little Jacket, a branding and marketing agency where he worked with high-profile clients. His work has been recognized by prestigious organizations like AIGA and the One Show. Ken and his wife live in Colorado with their son and new puppy, balancing his professional endeavors with family life and enjoying outdoor activities like skiing and hiking.

Sarah Toomey is a strategic finance executive with extensive experience building and scaling finance functions at high-growth companies. She was previously on the CFO's leadership team at Guild, where she built the Procurement, Treasury, and Investor Relations functions to scale the organization. Prior to Guild, Sarah brings more than a decade of experience in strategic sourcing and building procurement teams from the ground up. At Anaplan, she led the strategic sourcing and procurement function in preparation for the company's 2018 IPO on the NYSE. She has also held senior finance and sourcing roles at Levi Strauss & Co., Gap Inc., and Huron Consulting Group. Sarah holds a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

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Jonas Laucys leads the Field Operations team at Levelpath, where he focuses on evolving and optimizing the company’s high-performing Go-To-Market (GTM) motion. One of his core responsibilities is ongoing collaboration with prospects and customers to enhance Levelpath value realization model, to continue delivering quantifiable business benefits.

With a strong foundation from the United States Naval Academy and the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Jonas brings deep expertise across presales, partnerships, customer value, and revenue operations to drive scalable growth.Prior to Levelpath, Jonas played a pivotal role at Enable, where he scaled Field Operations across three continents during a period of rapid global expansion following a $45M Series B funding round. Prior to Enable, Jonas led the Sales Strategy and Operations team at Scout RFP (acquired by Workday), and before that he oversaw Dropbox’s Business Value team leading up to its IPO in 2018.

Based in San Francisco, Jonas enjoys the outdoors and an occasional road trip with his wife, two children, and their cat.

Mari Carmichael is a dynamic technology professional whose journey from Hawaii to the bustling tech scene of San Francisco exemplifies adaptability and innovation. Born and raised in Honolulu, Mari ventured to Boston University's School of Management to pursue finance, initially recruited for the women's soccer team. While at university, she discovered a deeper passion for her studies and the business world, setting the stage for her impressive career trajectory. Starting at Eze Software, Mari rapidly ascended the organization by way of Boston, Chicago, & New York, before joining Scout RFP as a Customer Success Manager and thriving through its acquisition by Workday.

Today, Mari heads up the Solutions Consulting team at Levelpath, recruited by Scout RFP's founders in recognition of her exceptional talents. Beyond her professional achievements, Mari is an avid traveler and food enthusiast, often exploring new cultures through their cuisines and recreating dishes at home. Now happily married and a proud dog owner in San Francisco, Mari continues to blend her love for technology, startups, and culinary adventures, embodying the spirit of innovation that defines her career.

Chahat Sharma leads Customer Engagement at Levelpath, shaping how enterprise organizations realize value, scale adoption, and drive meaningful change through the platform. She serves as a strategic partner to customers navigating complex procurement transformations - ensuring technology translates into sustained business impact.

Chahat brings deep experience leading large-scale technology transformations across the public sector, financial services, and asset-intensive industries. Prior to Levelpath, Chahat was at EY delivering cross-functional programs across North America, followed by senior transformation leadership roles in industry, including building and operationalizing global teams.

Having lived and worked across India, Canada, and the United States, Chahat brings a global perspective and a strong execution mindset to customer leadership. She is relentlessly customer-centric, with a reputation for obsessing over outcomes, anticipating complexity, and guiding organizations through change with clarity and confidence.