Lauren McKinzie

Lauren McKinzie is the Channel Partnerships Operations Manager at Obie Insurance, an insurtech company focusing on real estate.1 She leads the management of over 100 embedded partnerships for Obie, working with partners such as lenders, property managers, institutional funds, and other startups in the real estate space.1

Career Background

McKinzie's career path is quite diverse:

1. She started in the bridal industry, working at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City.
2. Later, she transitioned to real estate.
3. Eventually, she entered the insurance industry.1

Before joining Obie, McKinzie worked at Policygenius, also on a partnership team.1 Her experience in these different sectors has given her a unique perspective on life milestones and the importance of insurance in protecting assets.

Role at Obie

At Obie, McKinzie's responsibilities include:

• Leading the management of embedded partnerships
• Working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams
• Building customized technology solutions for partners1

She emphasizes the importance of creating seamless and easy insurance purchasing experiences through partnerships with other companies.1

Leadership Philosophy

McKinzie values several key traits in leadership:

• Empathy: She considers this the number one trait for any leader.
• Passion: She believes true passion is essential and cannot be faked.
• Vulnerability: McKinzie thinks leaders should be comfortable showing vulnerability to inspire transparency.1

Initiatives

Lauren McKinzie has taken steps to support women in the workplace:

• Started a Women at Obie Slack channel to create a space for women to share ideas
• Led the company's programming for International Women's Day1

Her LinkedIn profile indicates she has over 500 connections and is based in the Greater Chicago Area.2 McKinzie's educational background includes studies at Columbia University in the City of New York.2