Meet Bobbie Shrivastav: a serial entrepreneur and industry disruptor, renowned for transforming the InsurTech landscape through fearless leadership and innovation. As a Co-Founder and CEO of Solvrays, she brings a high-touch, expertise-driven approach to developing solutions that deliver tangible results for policyholders, claimants, and insurance companies alike.

Where Bobbie's Journey Began

Bobbie’s career began in 2004, gaining experience at Aon, Pepsi, AIG’s United Guarantee, and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), where she honed leadership, problem-solving, and innovation skills. Pepsi taught her strategic career growth and customer focus, while CCL refined her leadership approach. With nearly two decades in technology and insurance, she is on a mission to modernize legacy processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive digital transformation in claims and operations.

During her time at Pepsi in 2007, Bobbie was faced with an impactful project for her career. Faced with an outdated, time-consuming process for managing receivables, she took the initiative to automate data retrieval and improve efficiency. This hands-on approach saved significant time and resources, demonstrating her deep commitment to innovation and operational excellence. This project developed her work philosophy that titles and job descriptions should never limit one’s ability to solve problems.

A Serial Entrepreneur and Industry Innovator

Bobbie Shrivastav is a true serial entrepreneur, having founded multiple companies including Rent Assured, Docsmore, Benekiva, and now Solvrays. As Co-Founder and CEO of Docsmore, she introduced an interactive, workflow-driven document management solution that optimized operations, which led to the founding of Benekiva. As former COO of Benekiva, Bobbie spearheaded initiatives that modernized life claims processes, significantly improving efficiency and cost savings. Now, with Solvrays, an AI-powered workflow solution targeting the life, annuity, and long-term care insurance sectors, she leads a team focused on tackling operational inefficiencies, enhancing automation, and providing seamless experiences for stakeholders in insurance operations. Bobbie’s ability to identify and solve industry pain points through innovation is driving meaningful transformation in traditional insurance sectors, re-engineering operations to meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers and businesses.

The AI Trend

As a forward-thinking leader, Bobbie closely follows artificial intelligence trends. She recognizes AI’s transformative potential in insurance and beyond, particularly in automating workflows and minimizing workflow obstacles. She remains intrigued by the rapid advancements in large language models and cost-efficient AI solutions, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in today’s fast-evolving technological landscape.

InsurTech Carolinas Community Building

Bobbie Shrivastav's commitment to InsurTech Carolinas is evident through her active role on the advisory board, where she drives the region's InsurTech ecosystem forward. By championing initiatives that emphasize innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth, Bobbie plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of the industry. Her focus on providing strategic guidance and fostering meaningful connections among industry leaders ensures that both startups and established insurance companies are equipped with the resources needed to harness technology for transformation.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Innovation

In the next two years, Bobbie envisions scaling Solvrays while simultaneously supporting 20 to 30 emerging startups through her investment initiatives. She will continue to write additional editions of the Momentum boom series with her co-author Dr.  Renu Ann Joseph. She hopes to expand her impact by fostering a new wave of innovation in InsurTech and beyond.

Final Thoughts

An award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and angel investor, Bobbie continues to push the boundaries of digital transformation while mentoring the next generation of leaders. Whether through her groundbreaking work in InsurTech, her advocacy for inclusive investment, or her commitment to creative problem-solving, she continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry. Her work is not only reshaping insurance but also building a lasting legacy of inclusivity, empowerment, and innovation that will define the future of the industry.

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