May 6, 2026
Today we have Marlena Sarunac is a marketing strategist who
helps early stage startups in complex industries turn forgettable
products into unforgettable brands. As cofounder of The Company
Advice, a fractional marketing and design studio,
she’s acted as a stealth marketing executive for health tech,
fintech, and insurtech startups navigating inflection points.
Before that, she led marketing for Fortune 100 giants like
MasterCard and fast growing startups like Particle Health,
where she built GTM playbooks, scaled pipeline, and reshaped how an
entire industry talked about health data.
Known for her #PlaybookNicely approach, Marlena blends analytics
with bold storytelling to help founders clarify their message,
tighten their product positioning, and build real traction.
She’s not here to dress up pitch decks. She’s here to make
sure your brand lands, sticks, and sells. Whether you’re in
stealth mode or Series B, Marlena brings the clarity and
creative firepower to make the market care.
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