Raised by a businessman father and an opera-singing mother, David McFarland learned the art of blending creativity and pragmatism early on. He initially pursued a history degree, but a single philosophy course sparked a love for mathematics.

With a newly discovered passion for math, McFarland switched his major to actuarial science, a field where complex numbers and risk meet real-world application. Little did he know, this would set the foundation for his future as a CEO who would bring a fresh approach to the traditional world of insurance.

On this episode of The Founder CEO, we sit down with the founder and CEO of Coterie Insurance to learn how a combination of audacious vision and a deep understanding of data led him to create one of the most innovative companies in the insurance space.

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