Assaf Wand – CEO and Co-Founder at Hippo Insurance
Assaf Wand is the CEO and Co-Founder, as well as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at Hippo Insurance. Wand, an innovative entrepreneur, has played a pivotal role in transforming the insurance industry with his visionary leadership at Hippo.
Wand’s educational background includes an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts in Law and Accounting from the IDC Herzliya in Israel. His diverse academic credentials have equipped him with a robust understanding of business, law, and finance, which he has leveraged throughout his career.
Before founding Hippo, Wand gained valuable experience in various sectors. He worked in senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Intel Corporation, where he honed his strategic and operational skills. His tenure at Intel, in particular, provided him with deep insights into technology and innovation, which he later applied in his entrepreneurial ventures.
Wand’s entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of Sabi, a consumer goods company that designed and manufactured health and wellness products. The company gained significant traction under his leadership and was eventually acquired, demonstrating Wand’s ability to identify market needs and scale businesses effectively.
In 2015, Wand co-founded Hippo Insurance with the mission to modernize the home insurance industry. Under his leadership, Hippo has grown rapidly, utilizing technology to offer more efficient, customer-centric insurance solutions. Wand’s strategic vision has driven Hippo to reimagine traditional insurance processes, focusing on proactive home protection and customer service.
Wand’s leadership at Hippo has been marked by significant achievements, including successful fundraising rounds, strategic partnerships, and a public listing. His forward-thinking approach has positioned Hippo as a leader in the insurtech space, blending technology with insurance to meet contemporary consumer needs.
Through his career, Assaf Wand has demonstrated a consistent ability to innovate and lead across various industries. His work at Hippo Insurance reflects his commitment to leveraging technology to enhance traditional industries, providing improved services and solutions to consumers.
Mr. Wand also served as a consultant with McKinsey & Company from August 2005 to December 2006. Mr. Wand holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a dual degree from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in Israel for a B.A. in finance and an LL.B in law.