Alan Blank
Principal Product Marketing Manager at Intuit
Leading principal product marketing initiatives at Intuit while focusing on fintech and consumer tech growth.
Intro
I'm Alan Blank, currently a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Intuit. My career has been a journey from journalism and physics into the heart of tech marketing, where I've had the privilege of leading zero-to-one launches for products like Facebook Stories and Meta Pay, and directing global PMM teams at Circle. I'm deeply passionate about the intersection of fintech and financial literacy—I'm a big believer in the integrity-first approach of Jack Bogle and the power of index funds. Whether I'm advising startups that have scaled to $100M+ ARR or mentoring teammates on executive influence, I focus on using data-driven insights to drive real growth. I’m always looking to connect with other leaders in the PMM and fintech space to share strategies on GTM execution and international localization.
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What I can offer
- ›GTM strategy for Seed to Series D startups
- ›Mentorship on persuasive communication and executive influence
- ›Insights on scaling fintech and SaaS products
- ›Expertise in zero-to-one product launches
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in Fintech and Consumer Tech
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Background
Career
Transitioned from journalism and PR into marketing leadership, moving from VP of Marketing at Guidebook to senior PMM roles at Meta, Circle, and Intuit.
Education
B.S. in Physics from University of California, Santa Cruz; Professional education in Marketing from Stanford University.
Achievements
- ›Directed global product marketing at Circle during their IPO process.
- ›Led zero-to-one launches for Facebook Stories, Meta Pay, and Fantasy Games.
- ›Advised startups that grew to exceed $100M ARR.
- ›Secured media coverage in the New York Times and NPR.
- ›Managed a team of 8 Product Marketing Managers at Circle.
Opinions
- Professional setbacks like layoffs are necessary opportunities for introspection and finding a 'great fit'.
- High integrity is the most admirable trait in financial leadership.
- Societal and economic trends should be understood through government and research-backed data.
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Professional, analytical, and optimistic with a human-centric approach to leadership.
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