CEO and Founder
Wagmo
Christie Horvath is CEO and Founder of Wagmo, a modern pet healthcare company redefining pet benefits in the workplace. Christie holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Northwestern University. She began her career in the Financial Institutions Group at BlackRock before launching Wagmo in 2017.
In 2025, Christie was named to the Inc. Female Founders 500 list, and Wagmo was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Customization often raises concerns about cost, administration, and governance. This session examines how employers are building flexible benefits frameworks—such as modular benefits, stipends, and choice-based plans—that can scale across growing and distributed workforces.
Panelists will share real-world examples of what works, what doesn’t, and how to partner effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders to support customization at scale.
Attendees will gain practical guidance on implementing flexible benefits programs that remain sustainable, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities.