Sarah Marion
About Sarah Marion
Sarah Marion is a Product Manager at Float, where she has contributed significantly to product development since 2022. She has a background in international affairs and business, with previous roles at inovia capital, Commit, and BetaKit.
Current Role at Float Financial Solutions
Sarah Marion has been working as a Product Manager at Float since 2022. In this role, she has played a significant part in the company's product development, including leading the development of HRIS integrations and user account switching features. She has also contributed to the launch of the Reporting and Spend Alerts functionality, which enhances the product's value to customers. As one of the first 20 employees at Float, she has been instrumental in the early development and growth of the company.
Previous Experience at Inovia Capital
Prior to her current position, Sarah Marion worked at Inovia Capital as an Associate from 2016 to 2020. During her four years in this role, she was based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her experience at Inovia Capital provided her with insights into venture capital and startup ecosystems, contributing to her expertise in product management.
Educational Background
Sarah Marion holds a Master of International Public Policy from the Balsillie School of International Affairs, where she studied Human Security and International Economic Relations. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Chulalongkorn University and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) from Queen's University. This educational background has equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her roles in product management and research.
Contributions to Product Development
At Float, Sarah Marion has been involved in several key product initiatives. She played a crucial role in the 0-1 product launches, assisting with contract negotiations and demonstrating her ability to innovate and execute new product ideas. Additionally, she created and implemented referral and perks programs to accelerate customer onboarding and value realization, showcasing her focus on enhancing user experience.
Research and Writing Experience
Before her role at Float, Sarah Marion gained experience as a Guest Contributor at BetaKit from 2017 to 2018. She also served as a Graduate Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) from 2014 to 2015. Her research background includes a position as a Senior Researcher at the Lazaridis Institute in 2015, where she contributed to various research initiatives.