As well as being a well-known voice on LinkedIn for all things marketing, HR and work-life balance, Lauren Berkemeyer is the CMO at insurtech YuLife. Prior to joining the scaleup, she worked as a senior marketing leader across all industries, from global corporations to well-known media companies and venture-backed startups.

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September 1, 2023
How to hire a chief marketing officer
Lauren Berkemeyer, chief marketing officer (CMO) at insurtech YuLife, shares her top tips for hiring your startup's first CMO
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