Ishaq Kothawala

Ishaq Kothawala is the CEO and Founder of Waada Digital Insurance, a company established in 2020 with the goal of transforming the insurance landscape in Pakistan. Under his leadership, Waada aims to create an omni-channel insurance provider that leverages technology to enhance customer experience and accessibility in insurance services.24

Before founding Waada, Kothawala played a significant role as one of the founding members of Bykea, a prominent ride-hailing and logistics service in Pakistan. His contributions were pivotal in securing substantial funding for Bykea, including its largest Series A round.13

Kothawala's vision for Waada includes not only traditional insurance services but also innovative solutions like embedded insurance, which integrates coverage into various digital platforms.5 His extensive experience in the tech and startup sectors positions him as a key player in the evolving insurtech landscape in the region.