With over 15 years of experience in the employee benefits space, Marie has partnered with clients of all sizes to design and manage effective, sustainable benefit strategies. Marie's expertise lies in alternative funding solutions, where she helps employers gain greater control and cost transparency. She takes a data-driven approach to consulting, turning insights into actionable strategies that deliver real value. Passionate about simplifying the complex, Marie focuses on outcomes that align with both business goals and employee needs.

Mark Kubera is the Head of Revenue at Thatch, a company redefining how modern businesses offer health benefits. In this role, he leads revenue operations and growth initiatives for the fast-growing fintech startup that has secured backing from top investors like a16z, Index Ventures, Google Ventures, and General Catalyst, further cementing its role as a leader in the evolving benefits landscape.

With over a decade of experience in enterprise sales and benefits technology, Mark brings deep expertise in insurance, HR consulting, and employee benefits to his current position. His career includes leadership roles at high-growth companies, including Rippling. He also gained foundational industry experience during his time at Blue Shield of California and Cigna.

At Thatch, Mark is helping to scale a company that's transforming how Americans access and manage their healthcare benefits. Thatch's platform leverages Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) to give employees more choice and portability in their health insurance while providing employers with cost predictability and reduced administrative burden.

Mark is passionate about bringing innovation to the benefits space and helping create a healthcare system that works better for both employers and employees. His combination of deep industry knowledge, proven sales leadership, and commitment to team development makes him a key driver of Thatch's mission to modernize American healthcare benefits.