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A pet owner & wallet's best friend. Disrupting pet insurance with Hedda Båverud Olsson, CEO and Co founder of Lassie

In Sweden, 90% of dogs are insured, whereas in Germany, it's only 10% that are insured. In the US, it's 2-3% that are getting insured.

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Hedda Båverud Olsson, CEO and Co founder of Lassie, joins the show to talk about

  • The Pet insurance and pet ownership space, the major insurance incumbents, and Lassie's focus on preventative veterinary practices.
  • Chicken problems and how different cultures view pet ownership.
  • Hedda's experience closing out her €23M Series B round from Balderton Capital, and best practices on how to close your round efficiently.
  • Hedda's experience in the music business, and how it helped her become a stronger entrepreneur.

Episode Transcript

Hedda Båverud Olsson

CEO and Co founder of Lassie

Hedda Båverud Olsson was inspired to found her company, Lassie, after growing up with a veterinarian parent who focused on providing preventive care to their beloved family pets to help them avoid sickness.

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