Shows
InsurTechTalkChris Kalinski, CEO of Redkik🎙️ #insurtechtalk, Episode 137 (episode)Gilad Shai is hosting Chris Kalinski, CEO of Redkik. Redkik is an amazing global team that came together to re-envision cargo insurance. The team built and launched a high-performance per shipment cargo insurance offering that creates tremendous value add for our freight forwarder partners. Premiums are dynamic and custom for each shipment, provided in real time.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckalinski/www.redkik.com
2025-08-1438 min
InsurTechTalkAli Safavi, CEO of COVU🎙️ #insurtechtalk, Episode 135 (episode)Ali Safavi, co-founder and CEO of COVU, joins Gilad Shai to talk about COVU, a customer management system for insurance agencies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/asafavi/https://www.covu.com/
2025-07-3028 min
InsurTechTalkLaura McDonald and Dr. Christy Lane, founders of Flora Fertility #nsurancei #founders #fertility🎙️ #insurtechtalk, Episode 134 (episode)Laura McDonald and Dr. Christy Lane, co-founders of Flora Fertility, talk with Gilad Shai about Flora Fertility, fertility Insurance, and the iceberg of fertility challenges modern life has bestowed on us.https://www.heyflora.co/abouthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/heyflora/https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajaynemcdonald/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyclane/
2025-07-2345 min
InsurTechTalkFred Blumer, CEO of Mile Auto🎙️ #insurtechtalk, Episode 132 (episode)Fred Blumer joined Gilad Shai on the #insurtechtalk podcast to talk about Mile Auto, insurance pay-per-mile, and collaboration with Porsche.https://www.mileauto.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredblumer/
2025-07-1942 min
InsurTechTalkElan Nyer, co-founder and CEO of Ownli🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 128 (episode)Elan Nyer, CEO and co-founder of Ownli joined Gilad Shai to talk about data ownership and meaningful data in the insurance industry.Chapters:00:45 Introduction to Ownli - a new data ownership paradigm01:50 The concept of data ownership and compensation07:15 Elan's background09:25 The Value of meaningful data in insurance12:04 Engagement strategies with insurance companies 14:34 Aha moment16:22 Beyond insurance 22:57 What's next?25:45 The capitalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elan-nyer-a4691823/https://www.ownli.co/businesses/acquire/insurance
2025-03-0227 min
InsurTechTalkKabir Syed, CEO of ennabl🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 125 (episode)Kabir Syed and Gilad Shai discuss Kabir's latest company ennabl. ennabl provides a data platform to insurance agents and brokers, or in other words - truth and understanding of what's going on with the risk (insured) that the agent is trying to place (shop of an insurance policy from one of the many insurance companies).Chapters:0:10 Tbilisi3:20 Kabir Syed's entrepreneurial journey10:52 Enabling insurance brokers17:54 Automation and data quality24:56 Challenges and quirks of the insurance industry31:25 The need for automation and digitalization in the insurance industry37:36 Focusing on solving problems42:27 Company valuations and M&A in insurance. Let's...
2025-02-1750 min
InsurTechTalkITC 2024: What to expect🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 124.Bill Harris and Drake Slaikeu-Lawhead join Gilad Shai to discuss behind-the-scenes topics, such as what's with the astronauts. How can you still grow? How do you boldly go where no insurer has gone before? The "solar system" of InsureTech Connect and the gravitational forces that are at work to allow "moons" to orbit "planets."🤝 Sign up for my town-square meet-up about "Exit and M&A in Insurance: Valuation for Startups and Agencies." https://lu.ma/2n7nr4hi🎟 Join us at ITC Vegas. https://i.snoball.it/p/Epak/fm🌟 Special Offer: Save an additional $200 off with code: ITCV24SPSNOE...
2024-09-2047 min
InsurTechTalkMarty Smuin, CEO of ARTURO🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 123 (episode)
Marty Smuin, CEO of ARTURO.ai, and Gilad Shai discuss ARTURO, the data and clarity from geospatial resources, and a fresh approach to customers.
Chapters:
0:10 Introduction
1:40 Marty's Background
7:28 What is Arturo?
10:23 Differentiating Factors of Arturo in the Geospatial Insights Market
14:20 Addressing Policyholders and Providing Actionable Insights
18:57 Who is the Customer?
19:21 Adoption of New Technology by Insurance Carriers
23:03 Challenges and Feedback in the Insurance Industry
26:25 Differentiation between Top Tier and Regional Carriers
32:22 Advice for New Entrants to the Insurance Industry
35:00 InsureTech Connect (ITC) 2024. Come and meet us at our booth.
2024-08-2636 min
InsurTechTalkBruce Broussard, Managing Director at Percipience🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 122 (episode)
Bruce Broussard, Managing Director at Percipience, joins Gilad Shai to discuss insurance data, Percipience's data platform, LSU, and football (soccer).
Chapters:
0:00 Let's talk about the Euro Cup and Copa América
3:16 Introduction Bruce and Percipience
6:32 What is the challenge of insurance data?
10:13 The role of data in underwriting and claims
13:09 Models and Regulation
17:30 Data and decision making. How do we help the CxO?
20:47 ML, algorithms, and documenting for regulators
23:16 The challenge that the Core S...
2024-07-2047 min
InsurTechTalkJon Corrin, CEO at XILO.io🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 121 (full episode)
Many are familiar with the quality, time, and cost project-management triangle. In their conversation, Gilad Shai and Jon Corrin, co-founder and CEO of XILO.io, talk about the trade-off between product, sales, and customer success.
Chapters:
0:00 The SoCal lifestyle and XILO
3:17 The role of automation in the insurance industry
6:05 The Agents' Customer experience
13:15 XILO's customers
15:38 Second Startup
21:31 Applying knowledge from software development to insurance
25:43 Trade off between Sales - Product - Customer Experience
38:10 Advice
https://www.xilo.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancorrin/
2024-07-2040 min
InsurTechTalkJared Brier, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AKKO🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 120 (episode)
Jared Brier, co-CEO and founder of AKKO joined Gilad Shai to discuss AKKO, Customer and User Experience, Warranty, and BMW Z4.
Chapters:
0:05 Driving
4:01 Introduction
9:08 Warranty
12:00 Customer Experience
28:54 Memorabilia
29:56 Advice
2024-05-1437 min
InsurTechTalkFabian Tatomirescu, General Director of CAMPION Broker🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 119
In this episode, Fabian Tatomirescu and Gilad Shai discuss gamification in the insurance world and how Fabian successfully implemented gaming principles that he learned during his career in gaming and fashion into his insurance brokerage.
2024-05-0650 min
InsurTechTalkYann Barbarroux, CEO of Otonomi (Episode)🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 118
In this episode, Gilad Shai and Yann Barbarroux, the CEO of Otonomi, talk about Otonomi, delayed cargo insurance, MGAs, and offering SaaS services.
#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insurance #cargoinsurance
2024-04-2435 minInsurTechTalkYann Barbarroux, CEO of Otonomi (clip 2)🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 118
In this episode, Gilad Shai and Yann Barbarroux, the CEO of Otonomi, discuss how an MGA can offer SaaS solutions.
2024-04-2300 minInsurTechTalkYann Barbarroux, CEO of Otonomi (clip 1)🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 118
In this episode, Gilad Shai and Yann Barbarroux, the CEO of Otonomi, discuss Cargo Insurance and how modern insurance started.
#insurance, #insurtech
2024-04-2200 minInsurTechTalkPhil Friedman, CEO of iBynd🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 117
In this episode, Phil Friedman and Gilad Shai discuss overcoming a fall and bouncing back as a new person, iBynd, empowering agents, and bourbon (we are open for sponsorships).
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2024-04-0750 min
InsurTechTalkVesttoo 2🎙️ #insurtechtalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 104In this episode, Emilio Figueroa, CEO of Indemnity Labs, and Dario Luna, Managing Partner of Akua Capital, join Gilad Shai to discuss the latest development (August 8, 2023) in the Vesttoo unfolding drama - a drama around a fake letter of credit (LOC) involving China Construction Bank and the impact it had on the ILS marketplace and exposure on the Corinthian Group and others.⚠️ The facts are not clear! The information that we have is based on information published by newspapers.There are audits in place and an FBI investigation.Betwee...
2023-08-0934 min
InsurTechTalkWill Chambers, Director of Digital Partnerships & Marketing at Appalachian Underwriters🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 103In this episode, Will Chambers, the Director of Digital Partnerships & Marketing at Appalachian Underwriters, an Acrisure company, and Gilad Shai talk about the role of the insurance wholesaler broker, partnerships and the potential of the Digital Insurance Wholesale Broker.Chapters:03:12 Introduction05:30 Joining Acrisure07:34 The insurance wholesaler broker16:06 The digital wholesaler27:19 Gilad is trying a metaphor32:30 Growth trends - M&As and consolidation 37:12 AdviseSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subsc...
2023-07-3140 min
InsurTechTalkUnderstanding Vesttoo with Emilio Figueroa, CEO of Indemnity Lab🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by InsurTechLA Episode 102In this "Breaking News" episode, Emilio Figueroa, CEO of Indemnity Lab, joins Gilad Shai to talk about #Vesttoo, the ILS market, Fronting companies, and The Corinthian Group. Meir Orbach from Calcalist.co.il published first the news on July 17, followed by Fiona Robertson and Farhin Lilywala from the insurance industry-focused publication--Insurance Insider.Chapters:00:10 Indemnity Lab05:40 What's the story?07:08 Who are the players?09:45 The reinsurer structure10:27 There are two sides to an ILS Market12:07 Fronting companies 16:55 Due Diligence 22:30 What would be in the next...
2023-07-2429 min
InsurTechTalkLouw Hopley, CEO of Root Platform🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 101This episode is part of a series of interviews with speakers at the ITC DIA EU conference in Barcelona in 2023.Louw Hopley and Gilad Shai talk about launching insurance products, Saturn Rocket (the Lego model), South Africa, and APIsChapters:0:09 Demo at DIA/ITC Barcelona2:15 Saturn Rocket5:00 Introduction to Root8:36 South Africa15:20 APIs - building blocks23:10 Rent vs. Buy28:00 Root, the platform29:28 Advicehttps://rootplatform.com/Signup for our angel syndication:https...
2023-07-1834 min
InsurTechTalkTiffine Wang, Partner at MS&AD Ventures🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 100This episode is part of a series of interviews with speakers at the ITC DIA EU conference in Barcelona in 2023.Tiffine Wang and Gilad Shai talk about MS&AD Ventures, the state of venture investments in the #InsurTech sector. Chapters:0:36 Warm-up1:18 Introduction7:28 MS&AD Ventures12:38 InsurTech15:06 Changes and trends20:07 Partnerships23:05 Raising Capital26:32 Get to positive cash flow31:50 AdviceSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:
2023-06-1833 min
InsurTechTalkRilwan Lawal, CEO of gigEasy🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 98In this talk, Rilwan Lawal joins Gilad Shai to talk about gigEasy, a Benefits Platform for the Gig-economy workers.https://www.gigeasy.com/Chapters:0:14 Intro4:30 gigEasy6:49 Distribution13:06 Partnerships19:43 Commercial InsuranceOff camera, we talked about Huston, football, and the world cup.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #inste...
2023-05-2129 min
InsurTechTalkDave Wechsler, Principal at OMERS Ventures🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 97In this episode, the InsurTech Rapper, Dave Wechsler, is in the house 🙌 Dave, principal at OMERS Ventures and the host of InsurTech RAP, a weekly live and lively conversation among insurTech investors and other members of the industry, joined Gilad Shai to talk about investments and conversations.Chapters:00:14 Small talk01:18 AI and Compliance 12:10 InsurTech RAP22:10 OMERS Ventures29:10 TL;DR (he is bullish)36:15 Bridge financingSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Do...
2023-05-2045 min
InsurTechTalkJason Cass, IndieTech Conference and the future of the insurance agency🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 96In this episode, Jason D Cass, the Managing Partner of The Insurance Alliance, joined Gilad Shai to talk about the future of the independent insurance agency and Jason's new venture - IndieTech. IndieTech is a conference, AUGUST 29th-31st in Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, dedicated to technology that empowers insurance agents.Conference https://www.indietech2023.com/Jason D Casshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondcass/Jason's previous participation at InsurTechLAhttps://www.insurtech.me/blog/2017/10/6/the-future-of-the-agencySignup for our angel syndica...
2023-04-1845 min
InsurTechTalkWill Shaw, CEO of Better Agency🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 95In this episode, Will Shaw and Gilad Shai talk about Better Agency and BrokerTech. They touch on Will's journey from the NFL to insurance and allow Gilad to show his ignorance about America's favorite sport. Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2023-04-0823 min
InsurTechTalkStacey Brown, InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2023🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 94In this episode, Stacey Brown, CEO of InsurTech Hartford, joins Gilad Shai to talk about the upcoming InsurTech Hartford Symposium on May 2-3 in Mohegan Sun, CT. https://insurtechhartfordsymposium.com/Stacey and Gilad also ramble on the various InsurTech conferences and Stacey's expansion to other regional InsurTech communities - Atlanta and Chicago.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insur...
2023-03-1755 min
InsurTechTalkRaymond Zenkich, President and Founder of Evertas🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 93 Raymond Zenkich joins Gilad Shai to talk about Evertas. Evertas is an insurance MGA that provides cryptocurrency exchanges and other businesses insurance coverage for theft, D&O, E&O, and other risks that involve digital assets. Chapters: 0:13 Intro Evertas 5:29 Evertas MGA 10:026 Coverage 14:20 Distribution 21:10 FTX and the impact on the market 24:50 Crypto Winter I and II 26:33 What your crystal ball tells you? 30:56 Claims 36:27 Underwriting 39:33 Path ahead Signup for our angel syndic...
2023-02-2847 min
InsurTechTalkKevin Abramson, President of Cover Whale🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 92Kevin Abramson, President of Cover Whale, joins Gilad Shai to talk about how to properly build an insurance startup, grit, hoodies, and following your north star.Chapters:0:14 Warm-up1:04 Cover Whale3:49 The Founders10:14 The Team15:16 The Distribution Channel21:40 The Products24:35 Random talk about AI31:05 Advice and GoodbyeDon't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLASignup for o...
2023-02-2037 min
InsurTechTalkKeith Higdon, CEO of Mission Underwriting Managers🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 91Innovation and acceleration are not limited to cool startups. In this week's episode, Gilad Shai talks with Keith Higdon about Mission Underwriting and how he and his team incubates new MGAs.Chapters:00:10 Warm-up, Golf courses in Arizona03:39 Mission Underwriting Managers11:31 Entrepreneurs in Residence13:30 InsurTech founders18:21 2023, Recession and Recovery24:20 Advice/Recommendation - the AllTrails App#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapitalSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forge...
2023-02-1025 min
InsurTechTalkHadi Radwan, Co-Founder of Asteya🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 89The first episode of 2023! Hadi Radwan, a serial entrepreneur, venture builder, and insurtech expert talks with Gilad Shai about his new venture Asteya.Asteya is an insurance company that aims to make income insurance accessible to everyone regardless of gender, income, or age.Chapters:0:10 Wearables4:56 Data and building company culture10:10 Asteya15:42 Income Insurance30:30 Competition 38:10 Connecting the dots44:28 A recommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don...
2023-01-2347 min
InsurTechTalkBill Harris, CRO of InsureTech Connect🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 88Bill Harris and Gilad Shai summarize 2022 from ITC's, the largest InsurTech conference, perspective and dive into various topics that impacted the InsureTech industry and inspired Bill throughout his life.Many shout-outs starting with Jay Weintraub and Caribou Honig, Josh Grossman, and Tigh Buckles, to the Clarion Events team, Roger Peverelli, Reggy de Feniks, and many, many partners.#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #commercialinsuranceSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subsc...
2022-12-3144 min
InsurTechTalkTanner Hackett, CEO of Counterpart🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTech:LAEpisode 87We could have done this episode in person in one of the local podcast studios. I'm happy to give the stage to another Los Angeles InsurTech startup.In this episode, Tanner Hackett, CEO of Counterpart, joins Gilad Shai to talk about managing liability, Buddhism, Counterpart, data + AI and building a startup.#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #commercialinsuranceSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c...
2022-12-3041 minInsurTechTalkKobi Bendelak, CEO of InsurTech Israel🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 86Kobi Bendelak and Gilad Shai talk about a new initiative to host insurance executives and investors delegations to the vibrant center of InsurTech innovation in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel. It is a concierge service limited to 20 participants with crafted agenda.The next event is March 5-8, 2023.Contact us at delegations@insurtech.me or DM Kobi BendelakSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3m...
2022-12-0326 min
Reinventing FinanceThe Reinventing Finance Podcast - Episode 23 with Gilad Shai from InsurTech:LAGilad Shai is a serial entrepreneur with a unique view from insurance capturing various viewpoints and experiences including incumbent carriers, starting his own embedded insurtech, networkers, podcaster, entrepreneur, advisor and investor.
In the conversation, Gilad shares with Nick and Tom :
👉 His Background and the type of projects he is currently working on
👉 What Gilad learned from his many involvements as a founder, advisor and investor in the insurtech scene over the last 5+ years
👉 Which hypotheses he had before the start of this journey and if they have been validated or falsified
👉 His opinion on v...
2022-11-2259 min
InsurTechTalkJarid Beck, Director and Co-Founder, Risk Management Advisors🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 85In this episode, Jarid Beck and Gilad Shai talk about Captive insurance for Health and worker's compensation.Chapters:00:10 Backgammon02:31 Introduction06:27 Captive insurance11:30 Health or P&C?16:40 Success story19:45 Not an investment advice21:16 Cyber risk27:17 Reinsurance32:18 Tip#captiveinsurance #insurtech #insuranceSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insur...
2022-11-2136 min
InsurTechTalkJonathan Gonzalez, CEO & Co-Founder, Raincoat🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTech:LAEpisode 84In this episode, Jonathan Gonzalez and Gilad Shai talk about Raincoat, parametric insurance, micro-insurance, and the classic entrepreneurship spirit.Chapters:00:05 Warm-up01:41 Puerto Rico08:26 Stealth Mode10:40 Building great products17:00 Solution?20:40 MGA22:26 Other products24:30 Micro-insurance32:10 Future plans34:27 Tip#parametricinsurance #microinsurance #insurance #insurtech #instech #insuretech Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw
2022-11-1335 min
InsurTechTalkMatt Sutika, Chief Insurance Officer at OBIE🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTech:LAEpisode 83In this episode, Matt and Gilad talk about obie, Matt's journey in the insurance world, dwelling insurance, and going through an M&A.Chapters:0:05 warm-up1:52 Origin story5:19 obie13:10 Dwelling insurance22:55 M&A28:19 $1Bn29:45 Future plans33:04 TipSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innov...
2022-11-0235 min
InsurTechTalkJeff Radke, CEO and Co-Founder of Accelerant🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTech:LAEpisode 82In this episode, Jeff and Gilad talk about Accelerant (https://accelins.com/), working while vacationing in Italy, Asymmetry in the insurance industry, Accelerant's members, Flywheel Re, Agribusiness Risk Underwriting, ITC, and a London-based restaurant recommendation.Chapters:0:08 Warm-up2:25 Introduction5:42 Accelerant10:24 Asymmetry - data, poker & the Nobel Prize18:03 InsurTech meets Insurance23:20 Flywheel Re25:20 Agribusiness Risk Underwriting 29:10 Cyber Insurance31:38 Insuretech Connect Vegas32:37 RecommendationsSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to sub...
2022-10-2136 min
InsurTechTalkRoger Peverelli, Co-Founder of Digital Insurance Agenda (DIA)🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 80Roger Peverelli and Gilad Shai talk about DIA Munich, conferences, building connections, InsurTech startups, and the Amsterdam canals. Chapters:00:12 Warm-up05:11 DIA09:24 Oktoberfest16:36 Conversations 20:50 ESG30:30 Investments34:40 Future plans37:42 A recommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2022-09-0839 min
InsurTechTalkFrank Giaoui, Founder and CEO of Optimalex🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 79In this episode, Frank Giaoui and Gilad Shai talk about Optimalex, a Legal Predictive Analytics company.Chapters:0:18 Having two Ph.D.4:33 Optimalex7:11 The product14:12 KPIs20:40 Legal Predictive Analytics26:09 A recommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2022-08-3128 min
InsurTechTalkMark Scafaro, CEO and Co-Founder of Afficiency🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 76Mark Scafaro, CEO of Afficiency, joins Gilad Shai to talk about Afficiency, Life insurance, building trust and traction for a SaaS platform and providing Whole Life insurance quotes via API. Chapters:00:15 Sailing 01:52 Afficiency07:50 Mark12:13 Enabling the sale of insurance14:50 The chicken or the egg17:19 Partners21:28 Whole life27:10 Future plans29:29 Recommendation Community discount for InsureTech Connect 2022:https://vegas.insuretechconnect.com/register/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=insurtech_la_200Early-stage startups can reach out to Gilad...
2022-08-1031 min
InsurTechTalkAdam Kiefer, CEO of Talage🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 75 🎉🎉In this episode, Adam Kiefer, CEO and co-founder of Talage, and Gilad Shai talk about Talage's role as the insurance quotes submission system, partnering with the Agency Management System, benchmarks, and business intelligence insights.Chapters:00:11 Strava and riding a bike02:33 Talage11:01 Introduction to Adam Kiefer14:39 Shout out to Michael Lebor16:19 Agencies and AMS20:38 Benchmarking33:11 RecommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3m...
2022-08-0436 min
InsurTechTalkAmit Nisenbaum, CEO of Ahoy!🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 74Amit Nisenbaum, CEO of Ahoy! and Gilad Shai talk about Ahoy!'s product, niches products, crewmates, and the love to the sea.Chapters:00:10 warm-up03:02 Introduction to Ahoy!04:05 Insurance09:30 Claims and Preventive insurance18:23 Customer Acquisition Cost21:10 RecommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2022-07-2524 min
InsurTechTalkJustin Kahn, CEO & Co-Founder of Reepher🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 73In this episode, Justin Kahn, the CEO and Co-Founder of Reepher, joins Gilad Shai to talk about covering cannabis DUI expenses. As medical cannabis and other THC products consumption increase, so does driving under the influence. The financial and social impact on a person that is being accused of a cannabis DUI is very high and Reepher comes to mitigate it.Chapters:00:05 warm-up04:41 Cannabis DUI13:19 Why do we need this service?16:22 Legal Expense plan vs. MGA18:12 Seniors21:51 The IndustrySignup for ou...
2022-06-1527 min
ההחלטות שבקבלת ההחלטות | The Decision-Making Podcast84 - BizDev Decisions - Shai Kleiman (Head of Business Development and Sales at IDBTech USA)I talked with Shai about what business development and sales are - why they are necessary and what BizDev actually does on a daily basis.
During our conversation, Shai told me about his journey to the present day - how he moved to a new job in the middle of the Covid pandemic, how he moved to the US to start a new career far away from home, and what are his challenges today at work.
2022-06-0630 min
InsurTechTalkPaul Tyler, CMO of Nassau Financial Group - RetirementTech and The Medicarians ConferencePaul Tyler and Gilad Shai talk about RetirementTech, SeniorCare, and The Medicarians conference coming up next week (June 6-8) in the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2022-06-0137 min
InsurTechTalkRashid Galadanci, CEO & Founder of Driver Technologies🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 71Rashid Galadanci, CEO and Founder of Driver, talks with Gilad Shai about Driver's dashcam app, the AI "behind the lens," and working with insurance companies.Chapters:00:12 Music02:53 Driver Technologies06:42 Zebras09:39 Dashcams12:57 Insurance 19:59 Building a team of many talents26:18 Intro: Rashid Galadanci32:00 Recommendations Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#in...
2022-05-1334 min
InsurTechTalkJeff Shi, CEO of Quotehound🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 70In episode 70 of InsurTechTalk, Jeff Shi and Gilad Shai talk about random topics that impact the insurance world.Chapters:0:12 Poker7:14 Introduction14:20 Podcast20:31 Distribution 24:38 Funds39:07 RecommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2022-05-1042 min
InsurTechTalkBen Rose, President and Co-Founder, SupercedeLet's talk about reinsurance and the cede.In this episode, Ben Rose, the president and co-founder of Supercede, joins Gilad Shai to talk about Supercede, the challenge in the reinsurance market. Ben also provides us with some orientation about the reinsurance world.Chapters:00:12 Introduction03:21 Insurance11:06 Supercede15:10 Glossary 23:36 Supercede II30:51 Supercede III36:58 RecommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw
2022-04-1839 min
InsurTechTalkHaytham Elhawary, CEO and Co-founder of Kinetic🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 68Haytham Elhawary, CEO and co-founder of Kinetic, and Gilad Shai talk about Wearables, Workers' Compensation, Robotics, and inspiring Haytham's daughter to go to Mars.Chapters:00:00 warm-up03:20 Robotics and Ph.D. in Imperial College and Harvard Medical School06:16 Introduction10:22 Workers Comp14:35 Twist, bend, data, and ML20:45 Selling insurance 25:41 Inventory26:48 MGU30:27 Starting an MGA36:33 RecommendationsSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channe...
2022-04-0839 min
InsurTechTalkWendy Aarons-Corman, CEO of OWIT Global🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 66 Wendy Aarons-Corman, CEO of OWIT Global, and Barry Bablin, SVP of Actuarial Services at Farm Family Insurance, joined Gilad Shai to talk about data, bordereaux management, no-code / low-code, and more and more data.Wendy's dog made a brief appearance, and Barry's dog howled in. Chapters:00:24 Introductions10:25 Data and more data19:42 Exponential data growth 23:55 InsurTechs and competition33:50 RecommendationsSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/chan...
2022-03-2138 min
InsurTechTalkMichael Lebor, CEO and Founder of InsuranceGIG🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 65 Michael Lebor joins Gilad Shai to talk about InsuranceGIG, InsurTech applications, workflows, partnerships, and winning awards.Chapters:0:00 Hobbies - pistols and building furniture 1:09 Leaving a large insurance company for a startup6:37 Introduction to InsuranceGIG19:25 More than a buzz and a vision26:47 Competition? Partnerships29:38 Awards31:33 RecommendationsSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurte...
2022-03-0833 min
InsurTechTalkPhilip Charles-Pierre, CEO and co-founder of Semsee🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 67Philip Charles-Pierre, CEO and co-founder of Semsee, joined Gilad Shai to talk about Semsee, developing technology for agents, UNC, and a new program to cover R&D interruption. Shoutout to Michael Lebor.Chapters:00:12 Warm-up04:57 Building technology for insurance agents07:25 Semsee14:13 More tools for agents21:31 Competition? Partnerships!24:47 What's next?26:51 Capital Gymnastics28:22 Random talk32:58 RecommendationSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/ch...
2022-03-0137 min
InsurTechTalkSasha Gainullin, CEO and co-founder of BattlefaceSasha Gainullin, CEO and co-founder of Battleface, joins Gilad Shai to talk about travel insurance, embedded insurance, and geo-politics that we may or may not cut out.Chapters:0:00 Embedded Insurance1:27 Introduction5:21 Travel Insurance13:41 Battleface21:56 Battleface part 226:42 COVID1933:34 Distribution of insurance41:14 Parametric insurance43:53 Recommendations Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #s...
2022-02-2046 min
InsurTechTalkJames Benham, CEO & Founder of JBKnowledge🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 63James Benham is a CEO, serial entrepreneur, technologist, speaker, podcast host, and pilot. James joins Gilad Shai to talk about insurance, construction, SmartCompliance, TerraClaim, and JBKnowledge.Chapters:00:00 Intro05:51 Insurance09:20 Claims and subrogation16:55 Removing silly things26:29 Construction 30:05 RecommendationBooks:The Toyota way https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Way-Management-Principles-Manufacturer/dp/0071392319Two seconds lean https://paulakers.net/books/2-second-leanBlack box thinking https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/24611735-black-box-thinkingSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurt...
2022-02-0633 min
InsurTechTalkRaj Pofale, CEO and Founder, Claim Genius🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 62 Raj Pofale, Founder&CEO of Claim Genius, joins Gilad Shai to talk about Damage Estimation, Computer Vision, Going Global, and Bollywood.Chapters:0:05 Bollywood01:12 Claim Genius04:12 Global Presence 13:04 AI and accuracy 17:29 Adjusters?23:19 Tips on going Global27:11 Differentiation 30:37 A recommendation Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startu...
2022-01-2732 min
InsurTechTalkVivek Krishnamurthy, Principal at Commerce Ventures🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 61Vivek Krishnamurthy, principal at Commerce Ventures, and Gilad Shai talk about the future of insurance, Commerce Ventures investment thesis, documentaries, and crypto.Chapters:0:05 Documentaries 2:59 Commerce Ventures4:45 The future of insurance14:52 Introduction18:21 More Insurance20:02 Crypto30:45 Health34:40 Performance 43:39 Recommendations#VC #InsurTech #DeFi #DeInsSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurte...
2022-01-1845 min
InsurTechTalkDan Woods, CEO of Socotra🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 60Dan Woods, CEO of Socotra, talks with Gilad Shai about re:Think Insurance Summit that Socotra hosts at the end of January 2022.https://rethink.socotra.com/event/4bb68dfc-ceb6-4b58-ba8b-fa53fd80f048/summaryDan shares his background as a classical piano player and talks about the motivation behind Socotra, the value that a modern Insurance Core System provides insurance companies, and new digital MGAs, the challenges silos, data, and lack of transparency harm the industry, and Metallica. 5:46 Insurance18:41 Core Systems/CoreTech21:31 re:Thi...
2022-01-0650 min
InsurTechTalkHappy New Year with Jay Weintraub🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 59Jay Weintraub is back for another holidays episode. You can use this episode for a drinking game. The rules are very simple - take a shot of espresso (martini) every time Gilad brings up a buzzword that starts with a "C."Jay and Gilad talk about random topics and future shows that have deep roots in insurance. Next up is Manifest conference, 25-27 January in Vegas, which covers the future of LogisticsTech and Supply Chain. Then there are LATAM, DeFi, and many more.If you have an Insura...
2021-12-2948 min
InsurTechTalkIan White, Co-Founder and CEO, Koffie LabsIan White, co-founder and CEO of Koffie Labs, and Gilad Shai talk about insuring a commercial fleet of trucks, underwriting data, cartography, 200 data points, climbing Mtn. Kilimanjaro, and the "K" in Koffie.Recommendation:"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2767.A_People_s_History_of_the_United_StatesSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw...
2021-12-1542 min
InsurTechTalkAlex Frommeyer, CEO & Founder at Beam Dental🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 57In this episode, Alex Frommeyer and Gilad Shai talk about drums, Beam Dental, the Beam Brush, growing from a dental PPO to a full benefits suite, and Denise Rodman.Recommendation:Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichiehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15796700-americanahIn the time, between recording this episode and publishing it, I already listen to the audiobook and I recommend it as well.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https...
2021-12-0251 min
InsurTechTalkLemonade acquires MetromileGilad Shai and Joe Emison talk about the latest M&A in the insurTech world, Lemonade's acquisition of Metromile. You can read more about it on Lemonade's blog https://www.lemonade.com/blog/lemonade-acquires-metromile/Watch the episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/oCfxrZyRZXASignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-11-2541 min
InsurTechTalkTsvi Guy, Managing Director at Eastgate Securities🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 55Tsvi (Chuck) Guy, Managing Director - Structured Finance at Eastgate Securities, and Gilad Shai talk about the role of the investment banker in the life cycle of a startup -- it is earlier than expected.Tsvi also elaborates on the opportunities for InsurTech startups (tech or risk) and pitfalls that should be avoided. Tsvi shares his view on innovation and development in Africa and his description of the perfect coffee mug.#Insurance #InsurTech #InvestmentBanker #SPAC #AfricaSignup for our angel syndication:ht...
2021-11-1633 min
InsurTechTalkJoe Emison, Co-founder and CTO, Branch Insurance🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 54Joe Emison joins Gilad Shai to talk about Branch Insurance, the economics of insurance companies, and InsurTech startups, and the impact of CAC on the premium. Joe shares his love for the Boston Red Sox and keeps his cool when Gilad forgets the name of the NY Yankees.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga...
2021-11-0852 min
InsurTechTalkDustin Yoder, CEO SureifyDustin Yoder, CEO, and co-founder of Sureify, and Gilad Shai talk about failures. Failures are more interesting than successes because they carry lessons.Dustin also talks about building a side hustle to fund the main hustle, the pre-ITC Life and Annuity summit, beekeeping, and a 100 lb. pet tortoise. Recommendation:The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company by Steve Blank and Bob DorfSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.c...
2021-11-011h 03
InsurTechTalkLiri Halperin Segal, Founder & CEO at LeOLiri Halperin Segal, Founder & CEO of LeO, is a serial entrepreneur and voice women leadership in tech. Liri and Gilad talk about LeO, enabling insurance agents to easily access and act on their data, NLQ, Parliament 51, empowering women, and the "Siri" of insurance.https://www.parliament51.com/https://www.meetleo.com/Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga...
2021-10-1125 min
InsurTechTalkSabine VanderLinden, CEO and Managing Partner at Alchemy CrewSabine VanderLinden, The Queen of InsurTech, CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew, joins Gilad Shai to speak about The InsurTechBook, Startupbootcamp, Alchemy Crew, building companies, and new ventures.https://alchemycrew.com/Recommendations:The invincible Companyhttps://www.strategyzer.com/books/the-invincible-companyCorporate VenturingBy Heidi Masonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43908411-corporate-venturing#InsurTechTalk #Insurance #InsurTech #FinTechEpisode 50Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www...
2021-09-3025 min
InsurTechTalkDavid Tobias, Co-Founder at BetterviewDavid Tobias and Gilad Shai talk about Betterview, understanding property risk, the challenges the insurance companies face, founding a startup, and generating actionable insights from data. Betterview core and super cool computer vision and AI technology is to processes property imagery from satellites, planes, and drones and provides valuable--actionable, geospatial data. The business application for insurance companies and insurance agents are in the underwriting and claims processes. These risk management and mitigation tools are desired by real estate development companies as well.https://www.betterview.com/Signup for...
2021-09-2238 min
InsurTechTalkCaribou Honig, Chairman and Co-Founder of InsureTech Connect and BlueprintCaribou Honig, chairman and co-founder of InsureTech Connect (ITC), who is also the co-founder of Blueprint and HR Transform conferences, and a general partner at SemperVirens Venture Capital, joins Gilad Shai to talk about InsurTech, PropTech (RealEstateTech), the inseam that connects insurance and real estate, kayaking and catching crabs.#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 48Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech...
2021-09-1438 min
InsurTechTalkAlan Ringvald, founder and CEO of Relativity6Alan Ringvald and Gilad Shai talk about Relativity6 pivot to provide accurate business classification API. Relativity6 focused on policyholders LTV (churn and cross-sale) and recently shifted its mighty AI models and neural networks to answer a simple question "What is business X's NAICS classification codes?"https://www.relativity6.com/Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-09-0721 min
InsurTechTalkStuart Winchester, CEO & Founder at Marble#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 47Stuart Winchester, CEO & Founder at Marble, and Gilad Shai talk about using rewards in the insurance industry, rebate laws, Marble, mass transit, and MTA.Mentions:Michael and Michael from McDermott Will & EmerySignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-09-0740 min
InsurTechTalkDaniel Demetri, Founder and CEO, TrellisIn this episode, Gilad Shai and Daniel Demetri talk about Trellis, an InsurTech startup that acts as a marketplace and follows the analogy of Plaid in the FinTech industry. In the full episode, Daniel elaborates about his hobby of aerobatics, the support from QED Investors, and tips for entrepreneurs based on building Trellis's traction.#InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 44Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7...
2021-08-2736 min
InsurTechTalkAngela Noble, VP of Innovation at EMC Insurance GroupAngela Noble, VP of Innovation at EMC Insurance Group, and Gilad Shai talk about Angela's philosophy about innovation, fostering innovation at EMC Insurance, the role of her team, and culture.Talk to people (listen to people) Recognize gaps and pain points What are the WinsWhat are people good atWhat are people proud of#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLASignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7...
2021-08-2731 min
InsurTechTalkRon Glozman, CEO and Founder Chisel AIRon Glozman and Gilad Shai talk about Chisel AI, snowboarding, obtaining data from insurance companies, and setting up a podcast.#InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 45Recommended book:Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-08-2729 min
InsurTechTalkKen Tashiro, Vice President of Corporate Development at ACORDKen Tashiro, VP of corporate development at ACORD, and Gilad Shai talk about ACORD, how standards reduce expense ratio, JSON and APIs, innovation, the ACORD Challenge, guitars, and the essence of a double hipster. **Oh, yeah, and Bieber, not Biber. #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 42§ ACORD: www.acord.org§ ACORD Solutions Group: www.acordsolutions.com§ ACORD InsurTech Innovation Challenge: www.acordchallenge.orgRecommendation:The book Daily Rituals by Mason Curreyhttps://www.masoncurrey.com/daily-ritualsSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtec...
2021-07-2923 min
InsurTechTalkRochelle Thielen, Chief Revenue Officer at HONKRochelle Thielen, Chief Revenue Officer of HONK, an on-demand roadside assistance platform, and Gilad Shai talk about HONK's value proposition to insurance companies, partnership with Farmers Insurance, NPS, AI, Online car buying, and piloting a helicopter.#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 41Mentions:- Claims Genius- Trackable- AI- Save time and hustle - Car buying (Vroom)Recommendation:"Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable" by Tim GroverSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't fo...
2021-07-1528 min
InsurTechTalkPatrick Kelahan, The Insurance Elephant, Buildings and Insurance ExpertPatrick (Pat) Kelahan and Gilad Shai talk about the collapse of Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, and the insurance implications. They continue to talk about PropTech (Real-Estate Tech), the new and upcoming Blue Print conference, DailyFinTech, Pat's involvement with ventures around the globe, and the origin of the Insurance Elephant. Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #I...
2021-07-0642 min
InsurTechTalkBryan Falchuk, author, The Future of Insurance Vol. 2InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 38In this episode, Bryan Falchuk and Gilad Shai talk about Bryan’s new book “The Future of Insurance vol. 2.” It will be easier to send you directly to Amazon and purchase Bryan’s book because that’s what we covered in this episode. https://www.amazon.com/Future-Insurance-Disruption-Evolution-Startups/dp/B095GS1CS1/In volume II, Bryan brings the stories of the InsurTech Startups and layout to us the challenges that they had to overcome to lunch and scale their ventures in the insurance industry. Bryan and Gilad start by tal...
2021-06-2156 min
InsurTechTalkJim Albert, Co-Founder Neptune Flood InsuranceJim Albert, chairman and co-founder of Neptune Flood Insurance, and Gilad Shai talk about Neptune, podcasting, using API, the power of AI as a multiplier in the insurance industry, insurance programs and capacity, the benefit of insurance surplus products, and the challenges and opportunities in serving people a private flood insurance policy.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital...
2021-06-1433 min
InsurTechTalkGil Arazi, Managing Partner, FinTLV VenturesIn this week's episode, Gil Arazi, founder and managing partner of FinTLV Ventures, joins Gilad Shai to discuss FinTLV's fund meteoric growth, the fund's investment thesis, and playing the piano, guitar, and violin. Among FinTLV Ventures (fintlv.com) portfolio companies, you can find:WeFox, Sweetch, Corvus, Unqork, Next Insurance, Hippo, Akinova, Sproutt, maio, and Foretellix.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #i...
2021-06-0630 min
InsurTechTalkMichael Byrne, Partner, Co-Leader InsurTech Practice at McDermott Will & Emery#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 35In this episode, Michael Byrne and Gilad Shai talk about how new startups need to understand barriers to entree, how to work with regulators, understand the legal constraints, build a strategy that fits the product, capital, and territory.#InsurTech, #InsTech #InsureTechSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-06-0558 min
InsurTechTalkBobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder and Chief Product Offer at Benekiva#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 34In this episode, Bobbie Shrivastav, co-founder and CPO of Benekiva, talks with Gilad Shai about the challenge of life insurance companies to manage claims, Nigel Walsh's fitness program, female entrepreneurs Bobbie's career path, and cryptocurrency. Mentions:Patrick Kelahan, Nigel Walsh, Rob Galbraith, Soven Shrivastav, Brent Williams#Insurance, #InsurTechSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #i...
2021-05-2349 min
InsurTechTalkSusan Hatten, COO of BrokerTech VenturesIn this episode, Susan Hatten, COO of BrokerTech and a senior manager at Holmes Murphy, and Gilad Shai talk about BrokerTech Venture' 5 towers, the value that Cohort 2 brings to BTV and its partners, The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, and "How I built it" podcast by Guy Raz.Mentions:Dan Keough, GIA, Layr, Relativity6Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #i...
2021-05-1743 min
InsurTechTalkThomas Verduzco-Weisel and Gilad Shai Clubhousing#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 32Thomas Verduzco-Weisel, Director Central Europe for CoreLogic | Symbility and an active InsurTech evangelist and Gilad Shai come together on Thomas's Clubhouse "Insurance Innovation" https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/insurance-innovation and on this channel. Surprisingly, Gilad was the interviewee. Topics:#Faliures, #Blockchain, #CVC, and flat-whitesSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #s...
2021-05-1056 min
InsurTechTalkJames Bowen, CEO and Co-Founder, Energetic Insurance#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 31 In this episode, James Bowen, CEO and Co-Founder of Energetic Insurance, joins Gilad Shai to talk about Credit Insurance in the renewal energy industry, the gap in underwriting loans, having great investors and paper providers.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-05-0236 min
InsurTechTalkPhillip Naples, CEO and Co-Founder of LayrIn this episode, Phillip Naples, CEO and co-founder of Layr, a digital insurance brokerage pumped up with AI and magic, talks with Gilad Shai about Layr (of London), placing the rails for insurance, the service and financial gain to brokers, growing the team and support from InsurTech savvy investors. Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-04-2550 min
InsurTechTalkJeff McCann, CEO & Founder of APOLLO#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 29In this episode, Jeff McCann, CEO and Founder of APOLLO, and Gilad Shai talk about APOLLO, an online insurance company based out of Vancouver, Canada, merch, Jeff's vision, investors, and Good to Great.#InsureTech, #Insrance, #InsTech #InsurTechSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-04-1932 min
InsurTechTalkIsaac Espinoza, Head of Reinsurance at Root#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 28In this episode, Isaac Espinoza, Head of Reinsurance at Root insurance, a Columbus, Ohio, based car insurance company that recently, October 28th, 2020, went public on the Nasdaq, and Gilad Shai talk about Root, SPAC&IPO, Grand Cayman, Reinsurance, Corporate venture capital (CVC) and investment. Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #v...
2021-04-1236 min
InsurTechTalkSamantha Chow, Life, Annuity and Health Markets Lead at EIS Group#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 27In this episode, Samantha Chow, the Life, Annuity, and Health Markets Lead at EIS Group, and Gilad Shai talk about CoreTech, the frictionless experience that agents and partners need.SHOW LESSSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-04-0332 min
InsurTechTalkDavid McFarland, CEO and Founder of Coterie#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 26 In this episode, David McFarland and Gilad Shai talk about Coterie, empowering the Small Medium Business (SMB) insurance with APIs and a digital binding authority. David elaborates on working with other startups and his team.Mentions:Ben Munro, BrizaPhillip Naples, LayrMyloTarmikaAsk Kodiak Book recommendations:“Principals” by Ray Dalio https://www.principles.com/"Poor Charlie's Almanak" by Charlie Munger https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/944652.Poor_Charlie_s_Almanack"Influence" by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D. https://www.goodrea...
2021-03-2826 min
InsurTechTalkHugues Bertin, CEO of Digital Insurance LatAm#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 25In this episode, Hugues Bertin provides an overview of the InsurTech landscape and initiatives in Central and South America. Hugues talks in-detail about ventures in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia.Mentions:Hugh Terry (The Digital Insurer)KlareButterflyJooycar (Chile)HCS capitalSegurossura (Colombia)Mercado Libre Porto Seguro (Brazil)Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D...
2021-03-2241 min
InsurTechTalkDror Katzav, Co-Founder and CEO of AtidotIn this episode, Dror Katzav, co-founder and CEO of Atidot, and I talk about Life insurance, LTV, predictive analytics, why Life insurance companies need to adopt a holistic approach, the Talpiot program, and Atidot.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-03-1540 min
InsurTechTalkRobert Smithson, Founder and CEO at Just Insurer#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 23In this episode, I am pleased to host Robert Smithson, CEO & Founder of JUST Insurance (Insurer). It is a vibrant and very educational conversation. Robert and I talk about JUST, fair insurance, telematics, sports betting, and Robert's interview hat.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2021-03-0832 min
InsurTechTalkBrian Anderson - Nationwide VenturesEpisode 20 of #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAIn this episode, Brian Anderson and Gilad Shai talk about investments in #InsurTech startups.We warmed up the conversation with Patagonia (VC) vest and then moved to hotter topics as SPAC, the shift of capital from public to the private sector, 2020, 2021, and Brian Dawkins.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital...
2021-02-1445 min
Broker Brett RadioTransitioning to Digital, with Gilad Shai of InsurTech LABroker Brett and Gilad Shai get into a wide range of topics, from digital events, to reflections on what a post COVID19 work life will look like. They also get into #LongSoCal, and the great Insurance startups in the region, and why they're bullish on the flip side of all of this.Gilad Shai is an InsurTech (Insurance Technology) Thought Leader and Influencer who has been pivotal in helping the industry transition from legacy technology to digital delivery. He runs the InsurTechLA Meetup and his podcast can be found at insurtech.me. linkedin.com/in/gil...
2020-12-0733 min
InsurTechTalkInsurTech:LA - Sidd Gavirneni about Zeguro and Cyber InsuranceIn this #InsurTechTalk, Gilad Shai talks with Sidd Gavirneni, CEO and co-founder of Zeguro insurance, a #CyberInsurance, and a cybersecurity company.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA
2020-11-0330 min
InsurTechTalkInsurTech:LA - Andy Priesman CEO and Founder of Cover DeskCover Desk Founder and CEO Andy Priesman is an insurance industry veteran with extensive operational experience. He knows what it takes to make an independent insurance agency run well because he’s done it in his own business. Andy talks with Gilad about Cover Desk, a call center that started as a back office for Greenway and rapidly grew from there.…we become more of a service center for some of those agencies, and as long as you can give the service and the support that's needed and the client gets what they need in a great way, I th...
2020-11-0330 min
InsurTech Business SeriesInnovation & the insurance industryWe are super excited to be doing our Fifth Episode of InsurTech Business Series Podcast and we want to thank all our Guests as well as everyone who has listened since we started a few months ago.In this episode, we were joined by a good friend Gilad Shai who is a Co-Author of The Insurtech Book and the Founder of InsurTechLA & Bound API.He joined us and shared his thoughts around the changing insurance landscape, how insurers must approach innovation in this COVID-19 era, why insurance professionals must unlearn and relearn, the strategy for choosing the right distribution channel and...
2020-06-1547 min
The Insurance Innovators Unscripted PodcastEp 096: Gilad Shai – Bound API – Solving Insurance DistributionOn this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Gilad Shai, Founder of Bound API, an embedded insurance platform that offers direct to consumer capabilities. Gilad is also the founder of InsurTech LA. On this episode, we discuss: Innovating to Empower the Independent Agent Rethinking Micro and Small Business Customer Acquisition TheRead More
2019-09-2652 minThe Insurance Innovators Unscripted PodcastEp 096: Gilad Shai – Bound API – Solving Insurance DistributionOn this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Gilad Shai, Founder of Bound API, an embedded insurance platform that offers direct to consumer capabilities. Gilad is also the founder of InsurTech LA. On this episode, we discuss: Innovating to Empower the Independent Agent Rethinking Micro and Small Business Customer Acquisition TheRead More
2019-09-2652 min