Saurabh Arora is the Co-Founder and CTO of Plum, a leading insurtech startup revolutionizing employee health benefits in India. A seasoned technology leader, Saurabh is the driving force behind Plum’s tech-first approach to reimagining employee health benefits. He spearheads the design and development of scalable digital infrastructure that seamlessly integrates insurance, healthcare, and wellness—transforming traditionally complex products into intuitive, real-time experiences. Backed by marquee investors including Tiger Global and Sequoia Capital, Plum, under his leadership, has emerged as a category-defining company that simplifies complex insurance products and places user experience at its core.
An alumnus of DTU – Technical University of Denmark and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Saurabh brings a wealth of experience in building scalable and user-centric technology solutions. Saurabh’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by a successful prior venture as the founder of Airwoot, an innovative social listening support platform that garnered industry recognition and was subsequently acquired by Freshworks. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into building scalable technology products and understanding user needs, skills he now leverages to drive Plum’s technological advancements.
Saurabh is a strong advocate for the power of technology to democratize access to quality healthcare. His articles and insights, often featured on Plum’s platform, showcase his deep understanding of the intersection between technology, insurance, and employee well-being. He champions the use of data and automation to streamline insurance processes, enhance user experience, and ultimately improve health outcomes for employees across India. His leadership style emphasizes technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation within Plum’s engineering teams, and a relentless focus on building a robust and reliable platform.
Saurabh is passionate about leveraging the power of technology to create tangible impact in the healthcare and insurance sectors, making comprehensive benefits more accessible and understandable for employees across India. His focus extends beyond just building a platform; he is instrumental in crafting a future where technology empowers better health and well-being outcomes for the Indian workforce.
