Laurent Linville
Brand Marketing Leader Β· San Francisco Bay Area Β· 15 years Β· Still riding
Brand Marketing
Brand marketing leader at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and data. First brand hire at Robinhood, building cultural relevance and measurement frameworks that drive the business forward. Not a vibes-only marketer.

The Career Route: Global Marketing Agencies to Robinhood

15 yrs
Distance
5
Companies
0to1
Brand Building
8x
Sports Partners
1
Super Bowl
#1
Apple Podcast
Elevation β€” Career Trajectory Robinhood segment: the summit push
5 Segments β€” Career Stops
1
Robinhood
First brand marketing hire. Built foundational brand strategy, measurement framework, and annual plans executing across media, partnerships, social, talent, creators and more.
2020 β€” Present Β· Group Brand Marketing Manager
KOMZero-to-1
2
Airbnb
Brought the brand narrative and non-profit mission to life through Airbnb's first global sports partnership for the 2020 Olympic Games.
2019 β€” 2020 Β· Marketing Manager
Non-Profit .org
3
Alaska Airlines
Redefined the Mileage Plan program and value proposition in preparation for the Virgin America acquisition.
2017 β€” 2019 Β· Program Strategy Manager, Loyalty
M&A
4
AKQA
Visa at the Rio Olympics. Audi. Anheuser-Busch. Integrated campaigns for some of the world's most recognized brands at a top global agency.
2014 β€” 2017 Β· Management Supervisor
Award Winning
5
FCB
Where the craft began. Brand building, creative strategy, and client partnership for eSports and CPG clients at a legacy marketing agency.
2011 β€” 2014 Β· Account Management
Foundation
Athlete Bio

I'm Laurent Linville, a brand marketing leader who's spent 15 years doing what most marketers claim but rarely prove: connecting brand investment to business outcomes. At Robinhood, I was the first brand hire. I've built the strategy, the measurement framework, and the campaigns, and navigated the brands through their brightest (and hardest) moments.

My approach sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and data. Brand and performance aren't opposites. They're a loop. A two-prong business and brand measurement infrastructure proves it.

Off the clock: cyclist, father, tech enthusiast, and someone who believes the best routes, on the road or in a career, are rarely the easiest ones. In fact, "it never gets easier, you just go faster."

Core Competencies
Positioning & Messaging Architecture
Product GTM
Consumer Insights & Segmentation
Measurement & ROI Frameworks
Cross-Functional Team Building
Strategic Growth Partnerships
Integrated Campaign Development
Channel Strategy
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Mallorca
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5,240 ft gain
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The Alps
French Alps
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Hawk Hill PR
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Hawk Hill PR
Marin Headlands, CA
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Maui Coast
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Maui Coast
Maui, Hawaii
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The Century
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The Century
Bay Area, CA
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Bridge Town
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Bridge Town
Portland, OR
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Just another Friday morning
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Just another Friday morning
Bay Area, CA
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2,960 ft gain
San Sebastian
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San Sebastian
Basque Country, Spain
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