Lexie Kier ⚡
Head of Growth | Fintech, Marketplaces, AI Acquisition · Pipeline · Revenue $130M+ · 2x exits
Head of Growth with 15+ years building and scaling acquisition, pipeline, and revenue systems across fintech, Web3, marketplaces, and AI 2x founder exits · Drove $130M+ in revenue outcomes across ~10+
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Currently leading growth through SYNEC — operating as Head of Growth across multiple startups, building acquisition, partnerships, and revenue Background includes eight years advising American Express on crypto and emerging payments, and partnerships across Chainlink and Known for identifying scalable growth channels and turning early traction into repeatable Open to Head of Growth and VP Growth roles at innovative platforms and companies.
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- SYNECJOB
- Founding Head of Growth &…10M
Founding Head of Growth & GTM
SYNEC
Leading growth and GTM initiatives across a portfolio of AI, fintech, healthcare, and consumer companies. Focused on acquisition, lifecycle, partnerships, monetization, and scaling growth systems alongside founders during key stages of company expansion.
- YOUBALLINJOB
- Head of Growth & Strategic…11M
Head of Growth & Strategic Partnerships
YouBallin
Led 0→1 growth for Solana-based fan engagement platform. Scaled to 50K+ users, closed first music and sports partnerships, and built Web2-to-Web3 retention playbooks while managing cross-functional agency teams.
- VENTUREOUTJOB
- Head of Community + Growth1Y 11M
Head of Community + Growth
VentureOut
〰️Own growth strategy across VentureOut’s ecosystem, scaling a 115K+ global community (Slack, email, social) into a primary revenue engine (3× sponsorship growth; sold-out summits; expanded advisory practice). Lead GTM, partnerships, and revenue expansion across Built Environment, GenAI, and FinTech verticals. 〰️Structure and execute GTM acceleration sprints across portfolio companies, including digital health and fintech startups, with a focus on acquisition systems, channel mix, and CAC-to-runway efficiency. 〰️Developed growth models adopted by 300+ founders to guide capital allocation and scale. 〰️Previously: Lead Startup Mentor advising 300+ founders on GTM and market entry; long-ter…
- AOK GROUPJOB
- Founder & Principal Strate…6Y 11M
Founder & Principal Strategist
AOK Group
Led growth strategy and direct patient acquisition for healthcare and behavioral health clients across fertility, mental health, and women’s health (Nano Clinic, Beek Health, Elanza, New Hope Fertility) Scaled agency to $3M+ billables; built a 14-person team delivering growth strategies and funnel optimization. Drove $300M+ client funding via pitch decks, brand building, and high-retention customer growth strategies. Built 0 → 1 GTM engines across 40+ launches with acquisition playbooks and viral growth loops. Also venture partner/scout to XRC Labs, ffVC, Insight Partners, USV, and others.
- AMERICAN EXPRESSJOB
- Strategic Consultant & Adv…8Y 11M
Strategic Consultant & Advisory Board Member
American Express
Consulted on blockchain strategy and emerging payment technologies (2015-2021), advising on early crypto/blockchain partnerships including Ripple integration and digital asset exploration. Served on quarterly Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) and Digital Advisory Board (DAB) alongside tech leaders, providing strategic input on digital products, partnerships, and consumer experience. Contributed insights that informed Pay It Plan It, Airbnb partnership, Resy acquisition, member concert series, and global platform integrations.
- SUPERTABJOB
- Managing Dir, USA2Y
Managing Director, USA
Supertab
Led U.S. market entry and operations for SuperTab (formerly LaterPay), a payments technology company enabling frictionless digital content purchases through a "use now, pay later" model. Oversaw strategy, partnerships, and market development for a one-click payment system serving publishers, media companies, and SaaS platforms. Focused on product positioning, enterprise client development, and go-to-market execution during early expansion into the North American market.
- CUURIOJOB
- Founder & CEO2Y 1M
Founder & CEO
Cuurio
Cuurio creates breakthrough partnerships for brands' marketing, innovation, and R&D teams with high-potential early-stage emerging technology startups. Cuurio's SaaS product – a highly-curated index of startups – surfaces ideal opportunities for native advertising / brand integration that creatively advance brand engagement among key demographics. CLIENTS: Johnson & Johnson // Warner Brothers // L'Oreal // JWT // Nissan // Pfizer // & others.
- VAYNERMEDIAJOB
- Senior Strategist2Y 11M
Senior Strategist
VaynerMedia
Led social and digital strategy for challenger and enterprise brands during the early evolution of social media marketing. Clients included Zappos, Bloomberg, Keurig GMCR, Hasbro, PepsiCo, Campbell's, Mondelez.
- 360IJOB
- Strategist1Y 11M
Strategist
360i
Strategy steward for large brands during a period of rapid evolution for social / earned / emerging technology platforms. Drove digital strategy on a KraftFoods.com portfolio website and loyalty website redesign with connectivity to dozens of Kraft Foods family brands (e.g. Oscar Mayer // Oreo // Planter's // Kraft Singles). Led strategy workshops and social voice brand discovery exercises and aided with social listening as well as content creation and community management analytics. CLIENTS: Canon // Fisher-Price // Kraft Foods (Canada, USA, Hispanic)
- KETCHUM DIGITALJOB
- Digital Strategist2Y 11M
Digital Strategist
Ketchum Digital
Created digital and social strategies for global B2B and consumer brands. Clients included IBM, Intel, IKEA, Best Buy, Kraft, Del Monte, Pfizer.
- Job: 360i — Strategist · 2011 – 2012 — Strategy steward for large brands during a period of rapid evolution for social / earned / emerging technology platforms. Drove digital strategy on a KraftFoods.com portfolio website and loyalty website redesign with connectivity to dozens of Kraft Foods family brands (e.g. Oscar Mayer // Oreo // Planter's // Kraft Singles). Led strategy workshops and social voice brand discovery exercises and aided with social listening as well as content creation and community management analytics. CLIENTS: Canon // Fisher-Price // Kraft Foods (Canada, USA, Hispanic)
- Job: American Express — Strategic Consultant & Advisory Board Member · 2013-09 – 2022-08 — Consulted on blockchain strategy and emerging payment technologies (2015-2021), advising on early crypto/blockchain partnerships including Ripple integration and digital asset exploration. Served on quarterly Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) and Digital Advisory Board (DAB) alongside tech leaders, providing strategic input on digital products, partnerships, and consumer experience. Contributed insights that informed Pay It Plan It, Airbnb partnership, Resy acquisition, member concert series, and global platform integrations.
- Job: SYNEC — Founding Head of Growth & GTM · 2025-10 – present — Leading growth and GTM initiatives across a portfolio of AI, fintech, healthcare, and consumer companies. Focused on acquisition, lifecycle, partnerships, monetization, and scaling growth systems alongside founders during key stages of company expansion.
- Job: VaynerMedia — Senior Strategist · 2011 – 2013 — Led social and digital strategy for challenger and enterprise brands during the early evolution of social media marketing. Clients included Zappos, Bloomberg, Keurig GMCR, Hasbro, PepsiCo, Campbell's, Mondelez.
- Job: Supertab — Managing Director, USA · 2015-05 – 2017-05 — Led U.S. market entry and operations for SuperTab (formerly LaterPay), a payments technology company enabling frictionless digital content purchases through a "use now, pay later" model. Oversaw strategy, partnerships, and market development for a one-click payment system serving publishers, media companies, and SaaS platforms. Focused on product positioning, enterprise client development, and go-to-market execution during early expansion into the North American market.
- Job: Cuurio — Founder & CEO · 2013-03 – 2015-04 — Cuurio creates breakthrough partnerships for brands' marketing, innovation, and R&D teams with high-potential early-stage emerging technology startups. Cuurio's SaaS product – a highly-curated index of startups – surfaces ideal opportunities for native advertising / brand integration that creatively advance brand engagement among key demographics. CLIENTS: Johnson & Johnson // Warner Brothers // L'Oreal // JWT // Nissan // Pfizer // & others.
- Job: Ketchum Digital — Digital Strategist · 2009 – 2011 — Created digital and social strategies for global B2B and consumer brands. Clients included IBM, Intel, IKEA, Best Buy, Kraft, Del Monte, Pfizer.
- Job: VentureOut — Head of Community + Growth · 2023-01 – 2024-12 — 〰️Own growth strategy across VentureOut’s ecosystem, scaling a 115K+ global community (Slack, email, social) into a primary revenue engine (3× sponsorship growth; sold-out summits; expanded advisory practice). Lead GTM, partnerships, and revenue expansion across Built Environment, GenAI, and FinTech verticals. 〰️Structure and execute GTM acceleration sprints across portfolio companies, including digital health and fintech startups, with a focus on acquisition systems, channel mix, and CAC-to-runway efficiency. 〰️Developed growth models adopted by 300+ founders to guide capital allocation and scale. 〰️Previously: Lead Startup Mentor advising 300+ founders on GTM and market entry; long-ter…
- Job: YouBallin — Head of Growth & Strategic Partnerships · 2025-01 – 2025-12 — Led 0→1 growth for Solana-based fan engagement platform. Scaled to 50K+ users, closed first music and sports partnerships, and built Web2-to-Web3 retention playbooks while managing cross-functional agency teams.
- Job: AOK Group — Founder & Principal Strategist · 2017 – 2023-12 — Led growth strategy and direct patient acquisition for healthcare and behavioral health clients across fertility, mental health, and women’s health (Nano Clinic, Beek Health, Elanza, New Hope Fertility) Scaled agency to $3M+ billables; built a 14-person team delivering growth strategies and funnel optimization. Drove $300M+ client funding via pitch decks, brand building, and high-retention customer growth strategies. Built 0 → 1 GTM engines across 40+ launches with acquisition playbooks and viral growth loops. Also venture partner/scout to XRC Labs, ffVC, Insight Partners, USV, and others.
- School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Executive Master of Business Administration, Strategy & Innovation
- School: Earlham College — B.A., Sociology & Anthropology, Computer Science & Classics
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