Christie Horvath of Wagmo named Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2026 New York finalist by EY US. EY US celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs shaping the future of business NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Christie Horvath, CEO and founder of Wagmo, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 New York Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world's most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and uplifting communities. The program honors entrepreneurs whose innovations drive economic growth and help shape the future of business. Christie Horvath, CEO and founder of Wagmo, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 New York Award by Ernst & Young. Share An independent panel of judges selected Horvath among 33 finalists based on their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company growth and lasting impact in building long-term value. "For a long time, pet benefits meant a brochure in the break room," says Horvath. "We built Wagmo to give employees a pet healthcare solution built with the same intentionality as human healthcare, empowering pet parents to provide extraordinary care. Being named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist is an honor I share with the Wagmo team, our employer partners, and the members we're building this for." Founded in 2017 by Horvath, Wagmo is the modern pet healthcare platform trusted by leading employers. The company offers pet insurance, standalone wellness plans, 24/7 virtual vet access (VETalk), and member perks in a single platform distributed through employer benefits and direct-to-consumer channels. Under Horvath's leadership, Wagmo now provides access to more than five million employees across more than 19,000 employer groups. The company was named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2025. Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company, transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory, and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future. This year's New York finalists represent New York and Connecticut across all industries, including technology, consumer products, manufacturing, finance, life sciences and more. Regional award winners will be announced on June 16 during a special celebration in Manhattan and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. The winners will then be considered by the national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum(R), where high-growth CEOs, Fortune 1000 executives and investors converge to shape the future of business. Sponsors Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh USA, SAP, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In New York, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsor Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), regional Gold sponsors ADP and DLA Piper, and regional Silver sponsor Stagedge. About Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 80 countries and territories globally. The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum(R) in November where national finalists and award winners are announced. The national overall winner represents the US at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy. About Wagmo Wagmo is a New York City-based pet healthcare benefits platform trusted by leading employers. With a goal to unlock every pet parent's potential to provide extraordinary care, Wagmo is committed to improving the lives of pets and their owners. Wagmo was founded in 2017 and is the only female-founded and operated pet healthcare company in the market. Visit us at Wagmo.io or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more. About EY EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. 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Wagmo partners with bswift to bring pet healthcare benefits to millions of employees. Wagmo, the pet healthcare benefit trusted by leading employers, today announced a new partnership with bswift LLC, a leading innovator in employee benefits technology and administration serving more than 16 million lives nationwide. Beginning November 3, 2025, employers using bswift can choose to offer Wagmo pet healthcare benefits, including Wagmo wellness, insurance, and VETalk - a 24/7 televet service - with exclusive discounted pricing. Through this collaboration, bswift customers will be able to offer employees affordable access to Wagmo's pet wellness plans, which reimburse everyday pet care like annual exams, vaccines, grooming, and more, along with 24/7 televet support and discounts on services like pet sitting and medication. Built directly into the bswift platform, Wagmo makes it easy for employers to add meaningful, modern pet benefits into their total rewards packages. bswift clients will also receive a discount off retail rates, ensuring affordable access for their employees. Pet benefits are quickly becoming essential for employers. According to the American Pet Products Association, nearly 70 percent of U.S. households own a pet, and U.S. Census data shows that more families today include a pet than children under 18. In the workplace, a 2024 Wagmo survey found that 75 percent of employees miss time each year for pet care and 65 percent say pet benefits are important when considering a job offer. For employers, the payoff is clear: 94 percent of Wagmo members say they would be disappointed if the benefit went away, and 87 percent report it makes them more loyal to their company. By partnering with bswift, Wagmo is making it easier for employers to deliver benefits that employees value and use every day. "By embedding Wagmo pet healthcare benefits directly into the bswift platform, we can support even more pet parent employees across the country," said Christie Horvath, CEO of Wagmo. "Everyday pet care is an important part of family life, and we're proud to help employers strengthen retention and engagement with benefits that truly matter to their people, delivered seamlessly through their bswift experience." "bswift is excited to partner with Wagmo," said Sharon Morrissey, Senior Vice President of Channel and Integration Partnerships at bswift. "Together, we will make it even easier for employees to access meaningful benefits that support the health and happiness of their pets." Wagmo's integration with bswift ensures a seamless experience for employers and employees alike. For employers, it's a simple way to differentiate their benefits packages with a solution employees love and use often. For employees, it's a chance to save money and stress while keeping their pets healthy through everyday care. For more information about Wagmo's comprehensive pet healthcare benefits, visit: wagmo.io/business. About Wagmo Wagmo is a New York City-based pet healthcare benefit provider trusted by leading employers. With a goal to unlock every pet parent's potential to provide extraordinary care, Wagmo is committed to improving the lives of pets and their owners. Wagmo was founded in 2017 and is the only female-founded and operated pet healthcare company in the market. About bswift bswift LLC is a leading provider of cloud-based benefits technology and employee engagement solutions. Known for continuous innovation and our people-first culture, we enable clients to deliver rewarding experiences that maximize engagement, simplify benefits navigation, and optimize utilization. Our flexible, highly scalable platform offers personalized online enrollment, interactive decision support, AI-infused benefits support, ACA compliance reporting, and custom communications. Discover more at bswift.com. View source version on businesswire.com:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251103401419/en/ Wagmo bswift

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