Phoebe Hugh

Phoebe Hugh

Insurance Director @ Monzo | Exited Founder @ Brolly | Angel Investor | Forbes 30u30

I specialize in

Founder Advice
Idea to Launch
Career Advancement
Fundraising strategy
Growth
Seed round

Monzo insurance director & exited insurtech founder (Forbes)

Background & Highlights

Director, Head of Insurance

Monzo

2023 – Present

Monzo

Advisor

Entrepreneur First

2023 – Present

Founding GM, New Venture

Direct Line Group Careers

2020 – Present

Direct Line Group Careers

Founder & CEO (Exited)

Brolly

2016 – 2020

About me

Insurance Director @ Monzo | Exited Founder @ Brolly | Angel Investor | Forbes 30u30 I’m a builder who loves solving messy, complex problems — especially in industries where trust is hard-won. I founded Brolly to make insurance less painful, taking it from idea to acquisition by Direct Line Group. Today, I lead Monzo’s insurance business, building digital-first products that meet people where they are and protect what matters most. Along the way, I’ve raised millions in venture funding, navigated the highs and lows of startup life, and learned what it takes to go from zero to one — and beyond. I’ve been through the founder rollercoaster: the rapid scaling, the co-founder breakups, the funding rounds that nearly didn’t close, and the bittersweet reality of an exit. Now, I invest in and mentor founders tackling their own ambitious challenges — helping them cut through noise, avoid common traps, and build products people genuinely love. My style is candid, actionable, and rooted in real-world scars and wins. What I Offer on Hubble ✅ Launching & scaling consumer fintech and insurtech products ✅ Fundraising strategy (pre-seed to seed) ✅ Navigating exits and acquisitions ✅ Mentorship for female founders & first-time CEOs ✅ Navigating co-founder relationships and breakups Background & Highlights ✅ Founded Brolly — insurtech startup acquired by Direct Line Group in 2020 ✅ Now Insurance Director at Monzo, leading their entry into the UK & Global insurance markets ✅ Advisor at Entrepreneur First and angel investor in 10+ startups ✅ Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Business Insider’s 100 Coolest People in Tech ✅ Speaker and writer on fintech, entrepreneurship, product leadership, and founder wellness ✅ Previous roles at Aviva & Direct Line Group If you’re building something ambitious — especially in fintech or another complex, regulated space — and want frank, practical advice from someone who’s been there, let’s talk.

You'll get advice on

  • Launching & scaling consumer fintech & insurtech
  • Fundraising strategy (pre-seed to series A)
  • Navigating exits & acquisitions
  • Mentorship for female founders & first-time CEOs
  • Co-founder relationships & breakups

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