Meredith Ruble

Meredith Ruble’s career began in 1993 when she joined CMS Companies in Philadelphia as an analyst. This role allowed her to build a solid financial analysis and decision-making foundation, which she would later apply throughout her career. She moved on to Stifel Financial Corporation in 2000, where she served as Managing Director and Principal of the Education Group. At Stifel, she led investment banking transactions, focusing on education and ed-tech companies. Her work in this area helped shape her understanding of the education sector and positioned her as an expert in managing the financial intricacies of these businesses. In 2017, Meredith took on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Noodle Companies LLC, where she helped guide the company through a significant restructuring period. As CFO, she was responsible for overseeing the accounting, finance, legal, and HR functions for multiple business units within the company. Her leadership in implementing vital financial tools, such as budgeting and cash forecasting systems, enabled the company to scale and manage its financial operations more effectively. Her efforts played a crucial role in the company’s growth and allowed Noodle Companies to operate more efficiently in a highly competitive market. Meredith’s most notable achievements came as CFO of Noodle Partners PBC from 2019 to 2023. Under her leadership, Noodle Partners grew from a startup with $1 million in revenue to a business generating over $90 million. She was instrumental in pivoting the company’s business model from managing third-party vendors to offering direct services to universities. This transition was a key driver of the company’s success and helped it tap into new markets. She also led the company through four acquisitions and secured four rounds of debt and seven rounds of equity funding, raising $120 million.