Episode Details

In this episode, I interview Marla Carangi, Director of Sales and Partnerships at Embark Safety, to talk about a critical area of risk management: fleet safety. Marla shares how Embark Safety uses near-real-time driver record monitoring to help companies identify risk before it turns into an accident, supporting more than 400,000 drivers across 1,000+ organizations. We explore the origin story behind the company, sparked by a near-miss accident that inspired its founder to rethink how businesses approach driver safety. Marla also explains how their technology partners with insurers to reduce auto liability exposure while helping companies proactively protect their people and operations.

Beyond the technology, this conversation dives into the human side of safety, leadership, and culture. Marla shares why empathy plays such a powerful role in risk conversations and what it looks like to build trust in a traditionally male-dominated space. We also talk about the collaborative culture at Embark Safety, a majority-women team built on transparency, accountability, and shared ownership, and the importance of hiring for abilities and cultural fit.