The Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & Innovation

From Finance to Founding: CEO Christie Horvath on Leadership, Bold Pivots, and Building Wagmo


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This week on the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Christie Horvath, CEO and Founder of Wagmo, a pioneering insurtech empowering responsible pet parenting. 🐾


Christie’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. From her beginnings in big finance at BlackRock to founding Wagmo during business school, Christie has faced and overcome challenges most of us can only imagine.


In this episode, she opens up about the moments that shaped Wagmo’s success—including the bold decision to pivot from direct-to-consumer to a B2B2C model, tailoring pet wellness solutions for employers and their teams.


🎯 Here’s what you’ll learn:

🧩The challenges of hiring for roles you’ve never encountered before.

How to create focus and drive success by narrowing your business strategy.🏃‍♀️Why the secret sauce isn’t just building a great team—but aligning them to sprint together.

🔥Candid advice on what not to do as a founder—lessons learned the hard way.


💡 One of the standout lessons? The importance of bold pivots. Wagmo’s decision to shift focus wasn’t easy—essentially rebuilding the company and team—but it’s now paying off in dividends.


Whether you’re a founder, a leader, or someone passionate about startup stories, Christie’s transparent and thoughtful insights are bound to inspire.


💬 What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned about leadership or scaling a business? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!


#Leadership #Insurance #Podcast #Wagmo #StartupLessons #ScalingUp #PetWellness

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