Analysis

November 8, 2021

The gig economy is broken — but this founder thinks she has the fix

Jove is the latest startup targeting the gig economy, and part of the first wave of insurtechs founded by women


Isabel Woodford

4 min read

Jove's cofounders

Improving the lives of workers in the gig economy isn't just a political issue — it's also becoming a hot topic for startups.

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A slide taken from Jove's recent pitch deck.
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