S3Ep123: The Truth About Boards, Bias, and Protecting Yourself in Business with Maria Goy, Co-Founder of Spot Insurance

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What happens when you build something with your whole heart and still get written out of the story? Maria Goy had the resume. Fortune 500 exec. Tech and ops specialist. She co-founded a company that raised over $40 million, scaled it over years, stepped into the CEO seat, and still managed to stay rooted in purpose. But somewhere along the way, what she built started slipping out of her hands. Decisions got made in rooms she wasn’t fully in. Advice turned into directives. Passion was called emotion. And in the moments that mattered most, no one stood up. Not even the people who should have. Contracts matter. Representation matters. And your truth matters most of all.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of having your own lawyer, even if you trust your co-founder

  • How gender bias shows up in “feedback” like being called emotional

  • Why the wrong board can feel more like a trap than a team

  • How to protect your truth on paper and in the room

  • Why walking away with nothing can still be the most powerful move

Learn More About Maria:

LinkedIn: Maria Goy

About Our Guest

Maria Goy is a seasoned executive with extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience. She began her career at Andersen Consulting and has lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the United States, gaining deep global market expertise. Throughout her career, Maria has demonstrated a unique ability to bridge global markets and drive innovation in insurance products and services. She's held executive roles at several Fortune 500 companies and co-founded an insurtech startup, serving as COO and CEO.



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