Born in Afghanistan, millennial Cyrus Jaffery has achieved entrepreneurial success in the U.S. in near-record time. The Jaffery family escaped Taliban aggression by fleeing to Pakistan when Cyrus was a 2 years old. In 2002 they emigrated to America, living briefly in Colorado before moving to Omaha, Nebraska. In 2013 he founded Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services within a major insurance carrier, and in 2019 his company became an independent brokerage. After the usual startup struggles, the enterprise hit its stride in 2021 and grew at an exponential pace. Siblings Ahmad, Bobby, and Suman hold executive roles. As an insurance entrepreneur, Jaffery prioritizes customer service and anticipates industry trends. In 2023 he and Ahmad rolled out the company’s proprietary Quotamation platform.He hosts a podcast about top producers and is frequently interviewed for his insights on business management. He has been recognized as one of Omaha’s 40 Under 40 influencers.Jaffery gives back by supporting charities, helping Afghan refugees resettle, and serving on nonprofit boards.He and his wife Michelle, a life coach and children’s book author, are the parents of three children. Read more about this authorRead less about this author