Beyond Boundaries | Insurance Innovation in Action: Bobbie Shrivastav’s Journey
Welcome back to the Beyond Boundaries interview series, where we explore the stories behind the people shaping the future of insurance.
In this episode, Sønr’s CEO Matt Connolly is joined by serial founder and insurtech leader Bobbie Shrivastav, co-founder of Solvrays 🙌
What follows is a conversation about building companies that solve real problems. Bobbie talks through her journey from corporate life to launching four startups, and how a frustrating personal experience set everything in motion. From validating her MVP to scaling with GenAI, she shares what she’s learned along the way.
🎙️ In this episode:
- How a painful maternity claims experience sparked Bobbie’s first startup
- The journey from AIG and PepsiCo to building four companies
- Why back-office operations are one of insurance’s biggest opportunities
- How Solvrays is helping insurers modernise claims with speed and intelligence
- The importance of credibility, authenticity, and building with grace
📍 What you’ll also hear:
Bobbie explains what it takes to build trust in the enterprise world. From early pilots to growing traction, her approach is grounded in listening to users and moving fast on the things that matter. It’s a reminder that real innovation doesn’t have to be flashy, it just has to work.
💡 Plenty of takeaways here for founders, operators, and anyone trying to make change happen inside insurance.
A big thank you to Bobbie for sharing her time and experience with us.
To delve deeper into the people and companies shaping global insurance innovation, the full Beyond Boundaries study will offer a comprehensive look at the ecosystem – featuring leading startups, investor trends, and insurer strategies. The report will officially launch at ITC Vegas this October, marking a key moment for the global insurtech community.
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