In episode 59 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere VC, chats with Arianna Armelli, founder and CEO of Dorothy, a startup revolutionizing disaster recovery by streamlining post-disaster navigation for policyholders. Arianna shares how her background in urban planning and firsthand experience with disaster response inefficiencies inspired her to launch Dorothy. Arianna also  discusses the company’s pivot to advocating for homeowners in disputes and explains how AI and automation are driving a more proactive and accessible approach to disaster recovery.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Dorothy’s shift on enhancing public adjusters' roles to secure fair homeowner settlements.
• How delayed insurance payouts create financial hardship for homeowners.
• Policyholders' challenges in understanding coverage and resolving claim disputes.
• Community-led efforts can sometimes be more effective than government response.
• Conflict between fair settlements for policyholders and insurers' profit motives.

Learn more about Arianna Armelli | Dorothy

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariannaarmelli/

Website: https://www.hidorothy.com/

Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/

Website: https://everywhere.vc/