Assaf Wand
Founder and CEO of Hippo Insurance, a company modernizing homeowner insurance and focusing on improving homeowners' lives.
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Jun 3, 2021 • 59min
Assaf Wand - Innovation in Static Industries – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP. 36]
Assaf Wand, CEO and co-founder of Hippo, shares insights from his journey in revolutionizing the home insurance industry. He discusses how direct relationships with homeowners foster trust and open new business opportunities. Assaf reflects on the unique challenges startups face in highly regulated sectors while emphasizing the importance of empathy and honesty towards customers. The conversation explores the critical role of speed in achieving success, particularly in tech-driven markets, and highlights the transformative potential of innovation in traditional industries.
Feb 18, 2021 • 44min
20VC Special: The Real Estate Fintech OGs on Why This Is Not The End For The Bay Area and What Can Be Done To Solve It, The Pros and Cons of Working with Corporate Investors and How Leading Their Teams Has Fundamentally Changed in a COVID World
Assaf Wand, CEO of Hippo Insurance, Nima Ghamsari, CEO of Blend, Max Simkoff, CEO of States Title, and Brendan Wallace of Fifth Wall discuss the evolving landscape of real estate fintech. They tackle the implications of the tech exodus from Silicon Valley, debating whether it's temporary or a fundamental shift. The conversation dives into innovations that enhance homeowner experiences and streamline the mortgage process. They also explore leadership challenges in a remote work environment and the importance of adapting corporate culture in a post-COVID world.
