The Insurance Growth Lab

Joe Apgar is the CEO of PELOTONIA, which was established in 2008 to fund lifesaving cancer research and is a rapidly growing non-profit today.  Before PELOTONIA, Joe worked eight years at Rockbridge Capital. He was named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 by Columbus Business First and the Future 50 Class of 2021 by Columbus CEO Magazine. In 2022, he was selected as a member of the Young American Le...

Maddie Bell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Scheduler AI, an AI appointment setter that integrates directly into your CRM, web forms, and chats to coordinate meeting times in seconds while safeguarding your show rates.  Prior to Scheduler AI, Maddie was a Brand Director for Procter & Gamble. While at P&G, she spent 12 years leading and delivering topline, bottom line, and share growth for mul...

Aaron Crookes is the Co-Founder and CEO of Apricity Robotics, a startup focused on developing semi-autonomous robots to aid and assist both patients and healthcare staff. Their main goal is to automate simple tasks so healthcare staff can be fully dedicated to critical patient needs.  Prior to Apricity Robotics, Aaron worked in R&D for Autonomous Robots and Devices at Proctor and Gamble.  In t...

Amanda Epp is a founding team member and the CEO of ScriptDrop. ScriptDrop is the only healthcare IT company specializing in medication access that serves patients in all 50 states. ScriptDrop works alongside its healthcare partners to deliver medication access opportunities through technology, empathy, and healthcare expertise. Previously, Amanda was an early employee of CoverMyMeds, moving up th...

Genevieve Bellaire is the Founder and CEO of Realworld. Realworld is your companion for navigating the journey of adulthood. They help you "get it together" by simplifying and streamlining your finances, health, career, and household.  Prior to Realworld, Genevieve received her JD and MBA from Georgetown University and spent time at Goldman Sachs before ultimately launching Realword.  In this epis...

Brian Gregory is the Co-Founder and CEO of FMX. FMX is a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for Public Sector organizations. They help their customers transform facility, maintenance, and operations management in the communities where everyone learns, works, and lives. Before founding FMX, Brian was a partner at Dynamix Energy Services, managing energy savings projects that h...

Lindsay Fork is the Founder and CEO of Luxe Brands. Luxe Brands is a bridal fashion company with multiline offerings + brands for all brides. From La Jeune Mariee Bridal Collection, a luxury designer and special-order boutique located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, to "luxury for less" with multiunit Luxe Redux, the company caters to serve all brides. Lindsay recently won the Ernst and Young Entrepre...

Chris Powell is the CEO of Talmetrix, an employee feedback and analytics company with a mission to humanize data to further workplace well-being. Leading up to Talmetrix, Chris built a career in human resources, including working as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to capitlize on “red pill or blue pill” moments The strategic...

Tsavo is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pieces, a suite of on-device developer tools that boost productivity by helping you solve complex development tasks through a contextual understanding of your entire workflow. Tsavo was an entrepreneur from the jump, founding his first company, accent.ai, straight out of high school.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to balance gut instinct with market feedbac...

Callan Harrington is the founder of Flashgrowth, and today, he is joined by Sullivan Finlay, a comedian and content creator based in Chicago. Sullivan has built a successful following on social media through engaging, humorous, and relatable content. In this episode of "That Worked," Callan and Sullivan dive into topics ranging from emerging healthcare models to the future of local news, technolog...

Katie Trauth Taylor is the CEO and Co-Founder of Narratize AI, a Generative AI storytelling platform for innovative enterprises.  Before Narratize AI, Katie received her PhD in Rhetoric and Composition. During her PhD program, she launched her first startup, Untold Content. She is also the host of the Untold Stories of Innovation podcast.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to capitalize on refer...

Jane Mosbacher Morris is the CEO of To The Market. To The Market is a turn-key solution for ethical manufacturing and sourcing of apparel, accessories, and home goods.  Before To The Market, Jane was the Director of Humanitarian Action for the McCain Institute and a Counterterrorism Advisor for the U.S. State Department. She is also the author of Buy The Change You Want to See, a book that explore...

Brock Leonti is the CEO & Co-Founder of Prescribe FIT. Prescribe FIT is a full-service remote monitoring and lifestyle health coaching solution designed for orthopedic practices and patients. Prior to Prescribe FIT, Brock was the Founder of Larock Healthcare Academy, which was acquired by Beckfield College, and President & Founder of Time For Help Home Care.  In this episode, you’ll learn:...

Darrin Murriner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cloverleaf. Cloverleaf is an identity discovery and team-building tool that uses the most common behavioral assessments to help you discover how to work more effectively as a team or as an individual in a team. Prior to Cloverleaf, Darrin co-founded BabysitEase. He is also the author of Corporate Bravery, a book about eliminating fear-based decision-mak...

Tim Metzner is the Founder and CEO of Fireroad. Fireroad is a new kind of holding company, borrowing the best from venture studios and private equity models. They bring a balanced approach to managing the risk of early-stage ventures with the predictability of enduringly profitable businesses. Prior to Fireroad, Tim was a Founder of Ocean Accelerator, Differential, and Coterie Insurance. He’s also...

Ryan Eder is the Founder and CEO of IncludeHealth. IncludeHealth is an innovative healthcare technology company focused on delivering virtual physical therapy and patient data collection. Ryan has a deep design background, having previously served clients like Nike and GE. He has also twice won Best in Show at the International Design Excellence Awards. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to sell y...

Sasha Gainullin is the CEO of battleface and Robin Assist. Battleface is a global company enabling customers and partners to easily select travel insurance products and services that perfectly fit their needs. Robin Assist is a tech-driven emergency travel assistance platform supporting the travel insurance industry.  Prior to battleface and Robin Assist, Sasha was the Interim CEO of Tangiers Grou...

In this episode of That Worked, host Callan Harrington and co-host Sullivan Finlay dive into a wide array of topics, from recording strategies and Zoom meeting setups to the evolving roles of being an individual contributor vs. leadership within companies. They discuss the balance between career advancement and personal satisfaction, highlighting Apple's approach to rewarding individual contributo...

Luke Buchanan is the Co-Founder of Redi Health. Redi eliminates the confusion and complexity of the health journey through unparalleled access and support. Prior to founding Redi Health, Luke was the Director of Pharma Account Management at CoverMyMeds. He joined CoverMyMeds before its acquisition by McKesson and helped continue to scale the team post-acquisition.  In this episode, you’ll learn: H...

Derek and Jessica Crain are the Founders of Mindful Therapy Group and Mindful Support Services. When they first founded Mindful Therapy Group, they had a vision of uniting like-minded mental healthcare specialists to serve with compassion, experience, and a fresh outlook on mental wellness. They now serve more than 1000 independent clinicians and have collectively served over 48,000 families, coup...

In this episode of That Worked , host Callan Harrington and co-host Sullivan Finlay, a writer, comedian, and content creator, explore the importance of personal branding, consistency in content creation, and the value of in-person interactions. Sullivan shares his journey from accounting to full-time comedian, while Callan provides insights on content strategy and founder experiences. They discuss...

Travis is the Co-founder and CRO of Vouch. Vouch is the insurance company for the technology industry. Since 2019, Vouch has underwritten billions in risk on behalf of over 4,000 clients, backed by A-rated reinsurers and $165M from Ribbit, YC, Redpoint, and others. Previously, he helped Nationwide Insurance launch Nationwide Ventures before joining Silicon Valley Bank’s Venture Capital group, wher...

Justin Ihnken is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enorra_. Enorra_ is revolutionizing finance by developing SaaS tools that eliminate complexity and accelerate data-driven decisions using machine learning and AI. Their mission is to enhance competitiveness in financial trade, focusing on data analytics, marketplace solutions, and ESG banking. Prior to Co-Founding Enorra_, Justin Co-Founded QNTM Labs, a c...

Ali Schwanke is the Founder and CEO of Simple Strat. Simple Strat is a marketing and sales firm that helps you get more out of HubSpot. From CRM strategy and setup to marketing automation and content creation, their services are tailored to fuel customer acquisition and retention. Simple Strat is also a HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner and the host of HubSpot Hacks, the #1 unofficial YouTube chan...

Wil Schroter is the founder and CEO of Startups.com, the world's largest startup platform. They help over one million startup companies find customers, funding, mentors, and world-class education. Before founding Startups.com, Wil founded multiple successful startups like Swapalease.com and Fundable.com. He also founded Blue Diesel at the age of 19 and grew it to $700 million in capitalized billin...