Kevin Laughlin is a seasoned financial executive with deep experience scaling technology companies from startup to IPO and beyond. He brings over three decades of leadership in software, internet, and services businesses, with a consistent track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation.
Most recently, Kevin served as Chief Financial Officer at Temporal Technologies, an open-source infrastructure company, where he helped scale the business from early revenue to over $40M in ARR. His responsibilities extended beyond finance to include data engineering and analytics, business systems, and legal.
Previously, Kevin was CFO at Clever and Inkling, two venture-backed education and enterprise software companies. He also served as CFO at All Covered, where he led financial operations that culminated in the company’s acquisition by Konica Minolta.
As CFO at International Network Services (INS), Kevin played a key role in scaling the company from $2M in annual revenue and 50 employees to $400M in revenue and over 2,000 employees worldwide. He helped lead the company through a successful IPO and its eventual acquisition by Lucent Technologies.
Earlier in his career, Kevin was Controller at EFI, where he helped scale the company from its early stages to over $100M in global revenue and through a successful public offering. He began his career in the audit and emerging business practices at Ernst & Young, and has also served as a strategic financial consultant to several high-growth technology companies.
Kevin has led functions across financial planning and analysis, accounting, risk management, international expansion, M&A, investor relations, legal, and facilities. His leadership has enabled companies to scale effectively while navigating the complexities of growth and capital markets.
He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Santa Clara University, graduating cum laude.
Kevin is particularly well-suited for advisory and board roles where strategic finance, operational insight, and CEO-level partnership are critical. He brings a calm, clear-eyed presence to complex challenges.
Character
Kevin Laughlin demonstrates integrity, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility in every role he undertakes, consistently leading organizations through complex growth phases with transparency and steadiness. His career reflects a commitment to excellence, earning the trust of boards, teams, and investors across industries.
Knowledge
With a deep foundation in accounting and decades of executive leadership, Kevin possesses a comprehensive understanding of finance, operations, and business development in SaaS, IT services, and manufacturing. His experience includes M&A, investor relations, and managing financial operations for both startups and global public companies.
Strategic
Kevin’s strategic mindset is evident in his ability to scale companies from early-stage to public market success, aligning financial structures with long-term business goals. He has a proven record of anticipating industry shifts, optimizing financial models, and supporting sustainable growth through innovation and disciplined execution.
Communication
An effective communicator, Kevin excels at articulating complex financial insights to diverse stakeholders, from executive teams to investors. His ability to translate data into actionable strategy fosters alignment across departments and strengthens organizational decision-making.
