Marijan Mumdžiev: From Insurtech Pioneer to AI Innovation Leader
Meet the CEO behind Strives.ai who previously led Amodo through a successful global acquisition and raised over $8M in funding.
Zagreb, Croatia - December 20, 2024 - Marijan Mumdžiev, CEO and co-founder of Strives.ai, brings over two decades of entrepreneurial leadership and insurtech innovation to the AI-powered strategic planning space.
Entrepreneurial Journey
As founder and former CEO of Amodo, a pioneering usage-based insurance platform, Marijan raised over $8 million in funding and secured partnerships with global brands such as AIG and Porsche. Under his leadership, Amodo was named by the Financial Times as one of the most innovative insurtech initiatives globally, and was ultimately acquired by a global industry leader based in the U.S.
Prior to founding Amodo, Marijan led European operations at Cambridge Mobile Telematics, where he drove AI-powered telematics innovation across the insurance industry, establishing himself as a key figure in the intersection of technology and financial services.
Educational Background & Global Perspective
Marijan studied at prestigious institutions including the University of Vienna, NYU Stern School of Business, and the Carlson School of Management in Minnesota. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a global perspective on business strategy and innovation.
Ecosystem Contribution
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Marijan actively contributes to the global startup ecosystem as a mentor and advisor to Silicon Valley startups through the Alchemist Accelerator, and is a member of the Croatian Business Angels Network. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences on AI, insurtech, and emerging technologies.
Vision for Strives.ai
"After seeing how fragmented and inefficient go-to-market strategies can be, even in successful companies, we knew there had to be a better way," said Marijan. "Strives.ai represents the culmination of everything we've learned about scaling businesses and the power of AI to transform strategic planning."
About Strives.ai
Strives.ai is a multi-agent AI platform set to launch in October 2025, designed to automate strategic planning and execution for businesses. The platform aims to replace bloated, fragmented go-to-market processes with intelligent, streamlined solutions.
Media Contact
Marijan Mumdžiev
CEO & Founder
Email: marijan.mumdziev@strives.ai