Eric Sabandal
About Eric Sabandal
Eric Sabandal is a business operations professional currently working at Notion, where he has contributed significantly since 2021. He has held various roles in finance and operations, including positions at J.P. Morgan, Blue Apron, and Jetty, and has a strong educational background in finance and corporate responsibility.
Work at Notion
Eric Sabandal has been working at Notion since 2021 in the Business Operations department. He joined the company when it had around 100 full-time employees and became the second Business Operations hire. His role includes building out Strategic Finance and leading the execution of Notion's first acquisition, automate.io. He also served as the Interim Head of Internal Communications, where he led monthly All Hands meetings, company onboarding, and emceed global offsite events. Additionally, he developed the first detailed cohort model for reporting and forecasting, which is utilized for annual and multi-year planning.
Previous Experience
Before joining Notion, Eric Sabandal held various positions in notable companies. He worked at Jetty as Chief of Staff from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to organizational operations. Prior to that, he was involved in Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, and FP&A at Blue Apron from 2015 to 2018. His career also includes a role as an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Mentor at First Round Capital for one year from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Eric Sabandal has a diverse educational background. He studied at Southern Methodist University, where he earned a B.A. in Finance and Foreign Languages and a B.B.A. from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Fundación José Ortega y Gasset, focusing on Marketing, Corporate Responsibility, Spanish, and Finance for 11 months in 2011. Earlier in his education, he studied at Park Tudor School from 2006 to 2009.
Background
Eric Sabandal has a strong foundation in business operations and finance. He began his career in investment banking and transitioned into corporate development and strategic finance roles. His experience spans across various sectors, including technology and food services. He has been instrumental in building teams and processes in the organizations he has worked for, particularly in his current role at Notion.