Ashish Agarwal
About Ashish Agarwal
Ashish Agarwal serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Kin Insurance and has held various leadership roles in marketing and growth across multiple companies. With a background in fintech and insuretech, he has a proven track record in driving market expansion and leveraging analytics for strategic decision-making.
Work at Kin Insurance
Ashish Agarwal serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Kin Insurance since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging advanced analytics for market segmentation and underwriting. His responsibilities include developing marketing strategies that align with the company's goals in the property and casualty insurance sector. Agarwal's experience in fintech and insuretech informs his approach to driving customer engagement and enhancing the company's market presence.
Current Ventures and Investments
In addition to his role at Kin Insurance, Agarwal is actively involved as a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners since 2021. He also serves as an investor at Cape Point Bait Company and as a seed investor at Aspire Digital Credit Card, both of which he joined in 2021. His investment activities reflect his commitment to supporting innovative startups and growth-oriented companies across various sectors.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Agarwal has held several leadership positions prior to his current role. He was the Chief Marketing Officer at Prosper Marketplace in 2022 and at Humana from 2018 to 2021. His tenure at Remitly as Chief Growth Officer from 2014 to 2018 was marked by significant achievements, including leading the company's expansion into over 20 international markets and contributing to a funding raise of over $100 million. His diverse experience spans various roles at Capital One, where he developed expertise in strategy, analytics, and partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Agarwal holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Vanderbilt University, where he studied General Management from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 1993 to 1997. His academic background complements his extensive professional experience in fintech, insuretech, and analytics, enabling him to advise entrepreneurs and founders on growth and organizational strategy.
Achievements in Growth and Strategy
Throughout his career, Agarwal has demonstrated a strong focus on building high-performance cultures and solving complex business challenges. He is recognized for his ability to articulate clear strategies and drive results through a customer-centric and analytical approach. His contributions to Remitly's growth and his advisory role to entrepreneurs highlight his expertise in navigating high-growth environments.