Entrepreneurs on Fire Empowering People, Creating Value and Driving Change with John Swigart: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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Jun 28, 2025 John Swigart, the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year, shares his wealth of experience in tech-enabled insurance. He discusses the essential drivers of success: grace, blessings, and how you utilize them. Swigart reveals how Pie transforms the insurance landscape by making it more accessible for small businesses. He emphasizes the power of adaptability and clarity in pursuing a vision, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining a strong corporate culture during growth. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship and community building!
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Grace and Blessings Drive Success
- Success is primarily driven by grace and blessings, followed by personal actions taken with those gifts.
- Recognizing this framework shifts how you view achievement and effort.
From CFO to CEO with Growth Mindset
- John transitioned through executive roles from CFO to CMO to CEO by maintaining a growth mindset focused on learning.
- This broad experience enabled him to integrate analytical and customer-focused approaches effectively.
Building Pi on Tech & Data
- Pi was founded to use technology and data to make workers' compensation insurance easier, faster, and more affordable.
- John's 13 years at Esurance prepared him to bring personal auto insurance innovations into commercial insurance.