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Top 5 Apps for Organizing
Mar 7, 2019If you’re like most of us, we try to stay organized in business and life, but it gets increasingly complicated…
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The Importance of Stretching
Mar 7, 2019Every personal trainer and athletic coach I have ever worked with has stressed the importance of stretching. When working out…
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SFNet's 40 Under 40 Award Winners Panel Recap
Mar 6, 2019Moderator: Samantha Alexander, regional underwriting manager, Wells Fargo Capital Finance’s Corporate Asset Based Lending group and 2016 CFA 40 Under…
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SFNet's Inaugural YoPro Leadership Summit
Mar 6, 2019The Secured Finance Network brought together the next generation of commercial finance leaders for a full day of learning and…
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It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Aug 22, 2018I was recently invited to participate in an executive panel to answer questions from a credit training class comprised of...
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It’s Not Too Late – Five Member Benefits to Cash In On Now
Aug 1, 2018As we hit the half way mark on calendar year 2018, it is a good time to take stock and…
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It’s Time To Break Up With Your Phone
Jul 18, 2018Do I have your attention? Let’s be honest here: do you have the attention span to read this article? Compared…
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Lien Management – What You Need to Know
Jun 6, 2018UCC filing is the cornerstone of all loans and every lien portfolio...
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Potential Impacts of Blockchain on Commercial Lending
Jan 15, 2018By Raja Sengupta, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Wolters Kluwer’s Lien Solutions When it comes to the rising importance…
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How to be a Good Leader
Dec 5, 2017I know what you’re thinking…another article about how to be a good leader? The short answer is yes…but this time,…
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Fintech and Due Diligence – Disruptors and Established Firms Evolve
Oct 30, 2017The fintech sector has gone through a number of manifestations in the past two decades.
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A Commercial Banker’s Tickler Transition Plan
Oct 18, 2017Just do a keyword search for “bank tickler,” and you’ll quickly realize that banks are still heavily reliant on manual…
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Understanding and Developing Your Personal Brand: Four Steps to a More Intentional Career Progression
Sep 5, 2017It is imperative for individuals to have a general idea about their future career aspirations, just as companies should have clearly defined strategies.
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Selecting a Technology Vendor: 3 Questions to Ask
Jul 5, 2017As with anything else at your bank, selecting a technology vendor can be a challenging decision. Users from across different…
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Why Back-Office Lending Automation Enhances Customer Satisfaction
Apr 25, 2017Every bank strives to keep its customers happy. Of course, some institutions are better at achieving this goal than…
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The Lost Art of the Loan Purchase
Mar 2, 2017Purchasing a loan directly from a bank whether at par or discount is a not-often-used technique that is easily…
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Audit Prep: Why a Paperless Approach Makes Sense
Feb 15, 2017How much time does your financial institution spend preparing for audits? We recently surveyed 187 community banks, and the results…
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Back Office Support Services: Helping you approve more clients
Feb 7, 2017How many times have you come across a potential client who’s financials are either not up to date, not accurate,…
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“All Assets” is the Key When Drafting UCC-1 Financing Statement Collateral Descriptions
Jan 30, 2017Even when prepared by outside or in-house counsel, many lenders pay close attention to draft UCC financing statements before they…
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Paper Loan Files: Does Your Bank Know the True Cost?
Jan 12, 2017Sure, there’s a tangible cost associated with deploying an electronic loan imaging system. Software, support, and scanning hardware are just…
July 10, 2025
Source: RelPro
Accomplished data scientist and serial tech entrepreneur joins RelPro to lead the company's Data and Artificial Intelligence initiatives.
Short Hills, NJ — July 10, 2025 — RelPro, the fast-growing business development and relationship management solution for Financial & Professional Services, announced today it has appointed Maria Grineva as its Chief Data Officer. In her role, Grineva is leading RelPro’s data innovation and operations as the company executes data and Artificial Intelligence initiatives to support its clients.
Grineva earned a PhD in Computer Science from the Lomonosov Moscow State University and has built an impressive resume in the technology sector in both Europe and the U.S. After working for Yandex, Russia’s largest search engine, Grineva stepped into tech entrepreneurship and has founded several successful companies.
In 2013, Grineva co-founded Orb Intelligence, a global firmographic data provider for B2B sales and marketing. She served as the CEO of Orb Intelligence until the company was acquired by Dun & Bradstreet in 2020. After two years at Dun & Bradstreet, she co-founded Prog.AI, an AI-enabled data platform designed to help startups efficiently find and hire engineers. She has served as the CEO of Prog.AI while also consulting for Contora, a data provider for cryptocurrencies, since 2022.
“Maria Grineva’s extensive background in data and AI technologies, along with her entrepreneurial spirit, makes her a fantastic addition to the RelPro leadership team,” said Martin Wise, RelPro CEO & Founder. “We have known Maria for many years, and are excited to have her contributing to the continued growth of RelPro.”
“We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver high-quality data and valuable insights to our clients,” said RelPro President Raaj Rajmangal. “Maria’s experience and technical skills are assets for both our clients and our team as we continue to innovate in the sales intelligence space.”
“I am very excited to join RelPro. My goal is to help RelPro develop industry-leading data products that not only empower our clients but also set a new standard for transparency, accuracy, and AI in the B2B data space," said Grineva. "I first worked with RelPro 8 years ago, while running Orb Intelligence, and I am impressed with the company and its growth over many years.”About RelPro
Founded in 2009, and ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing US private companies for the past 4 years, RelPro’s Relationship Intelligence platform was built with the experience that there is no one nirvana source of B2B Company and Decision-Maker data – so why rely on one source of data? RelPro integrates data from best-in-class partners and the web to deliver a unique global database of over 7 million Companies and 150 million business decision-makers, allowing B2B Marketing, Business Development and Relationship Management professionals to quickly identify new prospects and close deals faster. RelPro includes automated Prospect Research to quickly inform business development outreach, and powerful Buyer Intent signals and Alerts that provide a call-to-action prompting timely interactions with prospects and clients.
To learn more about RelPro, visit our website – www.relpro.com, give us a call – (888) 561-7890, send us an email – info@relpro.com, or schedule a demo now. To learn what our customers are saying about RelPro, read the reviews on G2 Crowd.

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