Leandra Fishman Joins Proof as Chief Revenue Officer | Proof
Leandra Fishman, with over 30 years of experience leading sales and scaling revenue in tech companies like Apollo.io, Intercom, Twilio, and SendGrid, has joined Proof as Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth and expand adoption of Proof’s Identity Authorization Network, leveraging her proven expertise in enterprise and startup markets to combat AI-driven fraud and deepen enterprise relationships.
Leandra Fishman has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Proof, where she will drive the company’s next phase of growth and revenue strategy. Leandra brings over three decades of experience leading high-impact sales teams and scaling revenue in the technology sector, with a proven track record across both enterprise and consumer markets.
Prior to joining Proof, Leandra served as CRO at Apollo.io, where, during her tenure, the company’s revenue doubled and achieved a $1.6 billion valuation after their most recent funding round. At Apollo.io, she led the company’s global go-to-market strategy, expanding sales, customer success, and support functions during a period of rapid growth. Her strategic vision helped Apollo.io secure its position as the leading sales intelligence platform on G2.
Leandra’s career is marked by successful leadership roles at Intercom, Twilio, and SendGrid, where she helped take the latter through a successful IPO and significantly increased its market cap within its first year as a public company. Her experience extends beyond large enterprises to scaling early-stage startups, where she has been pivotal in positioning ventures for successful acquisitions.
At Proof, Leandra will leverage her expertise to drive the deployment and adoption of Proof’s Identity Authorization Network (IAN)—a suite of solutions designed to secure every digital interaction and transaction. This network includes the Identify, Verify, Notarize, Sign, Defend, and the soon-to-launch Certify products. As the company’s identity-secured authorization solutions gain traction, Leandra’s strategic leadership will be crucial in scaling sales operations and building deeper relationships with enterprises across industries facing increasing threats from AI-driven fraud and deepfakes.
Pat Kinsel, CEO of Proof, commented: “Leandra’s extensive experience in scaling revenue operations and her strategic approach to building high-performance teams make her an invaluable addition to Proof. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our platform and secure critical transactions in this era of AI and deepfake challenges.”
Leandra expressed her enthusiasm about joining Proof at a time when securing trust in digital interactions is more critical than ever. She stated, “The Identity Authorization Network suite of products is uniquely positioned to redefine digital trust, and I look forward to accelerating its deployment across industries that require the highest levels of security.”
Known for her collaborative leadership style, Leandra excels in aligning people, processes, and products to achieve ambitious business goals. At Proof, she will play a key role in expanding the company’s reach into new verticals and enhancing its impact in securing digital transactions, including innovations like identity-secured authorizations and AI-driven fraud protection.
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