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The Chad Townsend Show"Let him play" - I've changed my tune on the Zac Lomax sagaWelcome back to the podcast, on today's episode we talk about the Zac Lomax saga and I have slightly changed my tune as time has gone on - I want to see him play in the NRL.If you like these podcasts please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https...
2026-02-0419 min
Coastal IdiotsPardoning Idols On The Wild Wild Interwebs w/ Zac Townsend | Coastal Idiots Podcast - Episode 029To be cancelled ,or not to be cancelled, that is today's question on this episode of Coastal Idiots. Katherine and Shane roll down memory lane taking about the birth of the internet with guest Zac Townsend, which gives way to a healthy debate on which personal idols who have been cancelled, should be pardoned and why.
What side of history are YOU on? Stick around!
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Coastal Idiots is a weekly comedy podcast where each week your host Shane and Katherine are joined by a friend or two where they do...
2026-01-201h 16
Formula Indie AmericaFORMULA INDIE AMERICA 20.1.2026Omnesia – Dirty LoveYoshe Li - 质疑 理解 成为 (Q.U.B) flame lasauce – True ReligionAllan Townsend – It was for meJeff Hodges – Coming HomeJLMR Lucien – Faith on the RunMista2U – Pizza ManXDB – Snowfall SerenadeZac Yevette – RememberThe MusterPoint Project – Alaska HighwaymanTUPS – Penguin SocksSeyvem – Nose IssuesYoni – ClimateRiding Carpets – Mad Ones RavePasserine – ThumperDaniel Rodak – Play to WinJerry Street – SaccharineAlwyn Morr...
2026-01-202h 23
Jake Claver Live Q&A on Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP & Wealth Strategies | Crypto Podcast Digital Assets Deep DiveA 1986 Tax Loophole Made Bitcoin Life Insurance PossibleZac Townsend built a life insurance company that operates entirely in Bitcoin. No dollars. You pay premiums in Bitcoin, they pay claims in Bitcoin, and the whole thing is structured to give US policyholders the same tax benefits as traditional life insurance.
How? A quirk in the tax code from 1986. The language uses "value" instead of "dollars" when defining the rules. Meanwhile took that opening and ran with it.
The company is based in Bermuda, which sounds sketchy until you realize it's where Chubb, Swiss Re, and...
2026-01-1736 min
The Chad Townsend ShowShould Zac Lomax Be Allowed to Sign with the Storm?Zac Lomax is making more headlines with talks that he has met with the Storm on a potential return to the NRL. After leaving his contract one year in with the Eels, should Lomax be allowed to do this?BearBet: https://www.bearbet.com.au/sig...#gambleresponsiblyThanks for checking out the podcast! Please make sure to rate and review!MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.a...PLAYERS CLUB - SHOP HERE: http://www.playersgolfclub.com.au Do you need content for your business?HALFBACK HOUSE PRODUCTIONS: h...
2026-01-0615 min
Kick Off with Brandy and JimmyThe Boys of Summer with MC and Chad Townsend - FULL SHOW | 06/01/26A short and sharp debut for The Boys of Summer as Chad Townsend and Michael Carayannis take us through all the latest from the sporting world, chat the Fifth Test with Mike Whitney and dive into the latest NRL news around Zac Lomax.
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2026-01-051h 05
Funny Comedy | Laugh Out LoudOut of Shape for Dirty Talk | Zac Townsend | Stand Up Comedy 🤣🤣😁**Please remember to share this podcast “massively”please guys******Please Guys let get to 1k ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️rate us on Spotify ***Reach out to us at 👇funnycomedylaughoutloud@gmail.com
2025-12-0312 min
Profiles in RiskZac Townsend, CEO at Meanwhile - PIR Ep. 767Tony chats with Zac Townsend, CEO at Meanwhile, the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Built in Bermuda with its entire balance sheet denominated in Bitcoin, and with a worldwide monopoly on Bitcoin life insurance, this is one fascinating conversation you should not miss!Zachary Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/Meanwhile: https://meanwhile.bm/Video Version: https://youtu.be/uVBr-D8-Mvc
2025-11-1844 min
The Chad Townsend ShowTitans 2025 Review, Zac Lomax Released & Is the NRL Draw "Rigged”?Where did it go wrong for the Titans in 2025? Lomax leaves the NRL & Raiders boss claims NRL draw is "rigged"!BearBet: www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend#gambleresponsiblyThanks for checking out the podcast! Please make sure to rate and review!MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.auPLAYERS CLUB - SHOP HERE: http://www.playersgolfclub.com.au Do you need content for your business?HALFBACK HOUSE PRODUCTIONS: http://www.halfbackhouse.com.au CONTACT: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au CT.
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DO MORE WITH YOUR MONEY#142: The Future of Insurance: Bitcoin-Denominated Policies with Zac TownsendIn this conversation, T.J. van Gerven and Zac Townsend explore the innovative concept of Bitcoin-denominated life insurance policies. Zac explains how these policies can serve as a hedge against inflation and currency risk, while also providing tax benefits. The discussion covers the differences between permanent and term life insurance, the target audience for Bitcoin life insurance, and the implications of using Bitcoin as a funding source. The conversation concludes with insights into the straightforward process of obtaining such a policy and the potential future of this financial product.
2025-10-0130 min
Alt Funds Network#127 Zac Townsend, Meanwhile - Innovating Life Insurance with BitcoinFind us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇 https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Zac Townsend:Twitter: @zactownsend, @meanwhilelife LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zactownsend Website: https://meanwhile.bm/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Alt Funds Network Podcast00:02 Meet Zach Tow...
2025-09-2545 min
NZ Everyday InvestorZac Townsend / Bitcoin Life Insurance? Ep 488Special thanks to Zac Townsend from Meanwhile, for joining me to unpack how life insurance works, when the money changes. Book in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser).Sign up to the fortnightly newsletter!Thank You Swyftx: With over 1 million customers across New Zealand and Australia. Ask yourself …”Where can crypto take you?". Check out Swyftx.MyRent: See why residential property investors all over New Zealand are switching to myRent.Provincia: Whether you're looking to invest, or you have a commercial property that need...
2025-09-2134 min
The Absolute Lee ShowAbsolute Lee Good FriendsHello, again! Got another long one for you guys. Lee discusses his recent "Dadchelor" party his friends threw him in Nashville, a couple stories from his young rapscallion days, a Roast Battle he had with friend of the pod Zac Townsend, and the nasty, new form of marketing in today's world.
2025-09-1550 min
The Modern Insurance AgentBitcoin Meets Life Insurance: Zac Townsend on Generational Wealth & BTC Legacy with MeanwhileSend us a textWhat happens when life insurance, estate planning, and Bitcoin collide? 🚀In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, hosts Elle & David Denning sit down with Zac Townsend, CEO & Co-Founder of Meanwhile the world’s first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company.Zac isn’t just creating another fintech startup. He’s building Bitcoin financial infrastructure for the future: from BTC whole life insurance and annuities to pioneering a Bitcoin yield curve and BTC-based private credit markets. Regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, Meanwhile is the first-ever audited, Bitcoin-native insurance company built for...
2025-09-1149 min
Bitcoin Advisory PodcastZac Townsend: Building the First Bitcoin Economy Insurance CompanyIn this episode of the Bitcoin Journeys podcast, I am joined by Zac Townsend, a fintech veteran and founder of Meanwhile, the world's first and only Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. With roots in Silicon Valley—including stints at Stripe and Y Combinator—Zac brings deep insights into building financial products for a Bitcoin future.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Zac's Bitcoin journey beginnings02:00 - Impact of the 2008 financial crisis on views of money07:00 - Silicon Valley experiences: Stripe, Y Combinator, and key lessons12:00 - Inspiration and founding of Meanwhile17:00 - Life insu...
2025-09-0547 min
Irrelevant and IlliterateWIFI IT MATTERS - Ep.149Just the boys this week. Who are your ride or dies?HOMEWORK ASSIGNEDMike:Zac Townsend - Out of Shape for Dirty TalkDennis:Ten Yard Fight - The Only WayTommy:District105 - Chapter 1 The Lost Creator
2025-08-271h 43
Movie RuinersWeapons Review with Zac TownsendSend us a textNashville Comic and co-creator of Paid Vacation joins the pod to talk about Zach Cregger's newest movie! We abruptly dive into spoilers at 3:25 so be warned if you care about that! Let us know what you thought about the movie in the comments belowFollow Zac on instagram: zactownsend_ & Check out more of his comedy @PaidVacation
2025-08-1213 min
Making MarketsZac Townsend: Insurance for the Crypto Era - [Making Markets, EP.64]My guest today is Zac Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile. Insurance is a product nearly everyone touches, but few understand, and even fewer try to reinvent. Meanwhile is doing just that, building a fully licensed life insurance carrier that holds its reserves in Bitcoin. In this conversation, we talk about what makes insurance structurally hard to change, how Bitcoin opens up new design space, and why innovation here demands control over product, capital, and regulation all at once. Please enjoy this conversation with Zac Townsend.
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2025-08-0148 min
The Crypto ConversationMeanwhile - Bitcoin Life InsuranceZac Townsend is CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile, the first life insurance provider denominated and operating in Bitcoin. Life Insurance serves a critical role in developed economies, and Meanwhile is building a defining financial institution for the global Bitcoin economy. Why you should listen Meanwhile is the world's first fully Bitcoin‑denominated life insurance company, licensed and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Operating out of Hamilton, Bermuda, it offers Bitcoin Whole Life policies that allow users to pay premiums in BTC, accumulate savings denominated in Bitcoin, and carry out legacy planning—all without exposure to f...
2025-07-3132 min
Entrepreneur PerspectivesOffshore Trusts, Global Team, Media Mindset: Blake Harris Is Not Your Typical Lawyer | EP191Blake Harris is the founder of Blake Harris Law, the largest exclusively offshore asset protection law firm in the United States. With a team spread across four continents, Blake has built a niche global practice helping high-net-worth individuals legally protect their assets through Cook Islands trusts and other offshore strategies.In this episode, Blake breaks down how his firm grew by narrowing focus, embracing content creation, and rejecting the traditional image of a law office. He explains how social media became a tool for trust-building, why he abandoned domestic estate planning, and how he hires team members...
2025-07-3045 min
The Crypto MavericksEp. 138 Why Bitcoin Life Insurance Might Be the Next Big ThingIn this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Zac shares the vision behind Meanwhile, explaining how they are reimagining long-term financial planning in a world increasingly shaped by digital assets. We explore how Bitcoin’s unique properties make it a compelling foundation for a new kind of life insurance product, designed to preserve and grow value over time. Zac also shares his broader thoughts on Bitcoin as pristine collateral, its role in the evolving financial system, and why more institutions are beginning to treat it as...
2025-07-2933 min
Protocol PulseThis Bitcoin Life Insurance Company Just Raised $40M vs Traditional Life Insurance SCAMIs traditional life insurance a scam? With the dollar's purchasing power plummeting, saving for the future in fiat currency feels like a losing game.
In this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first life insurance company fully denominated in Bitcoin. Backed by Sam Altman and other Silicon Valley heavyweights, Meanwhile is a fully regulated entity in Bermuda, offering a simple, powerful financial tool to build intergenerational wealth on a Bitcoin standard.
Zac breaks down how their whole life policies work, allowing you to pay premiums and...
2025-07-2832 min
The Reinsurance PodcastZac Townsend & Carsten Ragborg: Bitcoin Life Insurance | TRP #145Life insurance, but make it Bitcoin. Zac Townsend & Carsten Ragborg join us to unpack Meanwhile—the first life insurer built entirely on Bitcoin. We dive into how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and how crypto-native risk transfer could shake up the traditional (re)insurance world.EPISODE LINKS:Zac's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/Carsten's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenragborg/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compan...
2025-07-2227 min
AM Best AudioMeanwhile CEO: Bitcoin Drives Innovation, New Opportunities in Life Insurance MarketZac Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, discusses how Bitcoin is transforming life insurance with fully crypto-denominated policies and new product opportunities.
2025-07-1522 min
AM Best Audio PodcastMeanwhile CEO: Bitcoin Drives Innovation, New Opportunities in Life Insurance MarketZac Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, discusses how Bitcoin is transforming life insurance with fully crypto-denominated policies and new product opportunities.
2025-07-1522 min
On The Brink with Castle IslandZac Townsend (Meanwhile) on Bitcoin Life InsuranceZac Townsend, the founder and CEO of Meanwhile, joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Zac's background and the path that led him to start Meanwhile. The mechanics of Bitcoin denominated life insurance. How Meanwhile generates Bitcoin yield. Zac's views on the evolution of Bitcoin treasury companies. To learn more about Meanwhile visit meanwhile.bm
2025-07-1029 min
Build With Bitcoin064 - The Bitcoin Insurance Revolution: Insights from Meanwhile's Co-Founder Zac TownsendIn this conversation, Zach Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, discusses the innovative approach of creating a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. He shares his background in fintech and public service, the vision behind Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of their insurance products. The discussion also covers regulatory challenges, the role of AI in operations, fundraising experiences, and advice for entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin space.
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00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin-Based Insurance
02:09 Zach's Background and Journey to Bitcoin
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2025-07-091h 12Build With Bitcoin064 - The Bitcoin Insurance Revolution: Insights from Meanwhile's Co-Founder Zac TownsendIn this conversation, Zach Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, discusses the innovative approach of creating a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. He shares his background in fintech and public service, the vision behind Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of their insurance products. The discussion also covers regulatory challenges, the role of AI in operations, fundraising experiences, and advice for entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin space.
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00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin-Based Insurance
02:09 Zach's Background and Journey to Bitcoin
06:58 Founding Meanwhile: The Vision Behind...
2025-07-091h 12
Enter the DangerPat Richie - Founder of Sports Leadership GroupThis week I'm joined by my friend Pat Richie - Principal Consultant for the Table Group.Pat's Website - Sports Leadership GroupEmail PatPatrick Lencioni's Best-Selling BooksThe Cure (Book) by John LynchIt Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin PowellHow to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding by Henry Cloud and John TownsendBuilding a Story Brand by Donald Miller10 Rules for Strategic Innovators by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris TrimbleSeeing God in Your St...
2025-06-2547 min
Rampin’ UpZac TownsendSubscribe to the Official Rampin' Up Pod Youtube Channel: @rampinuppod Subscribe to the Patreon for $3 for bonus content and early releases! Patreon: patreon.com/rampinuppod
2025-06-171h 07
CryptoNews Podcast#446: Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, on Bitcoin Life Insurance and The Future of Bitcoin FinanceZac Townsend, Co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. Zac is on a mission to transform how people save and transfer wealth across generations through Bitcoin. After securing a $40M Series A funding round, Meanwhile is expanding its reach to bring Bitcoin-based financial solutions to a global audience facing currency debasement and inflation risk.With Meanwhile, Zac is building a future where intergenerational wealth can be preserved in Bitcoin rather than inflationary fiat currencies.In this conversation, we discuss:- $40M Series A funding- Bitcoin as long-term...
2025-06-0930 min
Mr. M Podcast | Maurizio Pedrazzoli GrazioliWhy Choose 10 Bitcoin Over $1 Million🎙️ Zac Townsend
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2025-06-0832 min
The Connected PodcastNew Life Insurance Premium Tops $3.9B in Q1 2025, up 8% The Connected Podcast - Insurance Ecosystem UpdateThe Connected Podcast: Insightful Explorations of the Insurance EcosystemWelcome to the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, where we dive deep into the significant happenings within the insurance landscape for the first quarter of 2025. We begin with an analysis of the 8% rise in new annualized premiums for U.S. individual life insurance, reaching $3.94 billion as reported by LIMRA. The remarkable growth is primarily fueled by increased sales of indexed and variable universal life products, heavily influenced by persistent inflation and market volatility. Private e...
2025-06-0512 min
Entrepreneur PerspectivesAnkit Somani | From Google to Conifer: Rare-Earth-Free Motors, $20M Seed, and Rethinking College | EP187Conifer co-founder Ankit Somani left Google to build something with more heart — and fewer rare-earth magnets.Backed by a $20M seed round, Conifer is making electric motors that are clean, compact, and don’t rely on China-controlled materials. In this conversation, Ankit talks about the problem they’re solving, what it’s like building real hardware in a software-driven world, and why he’s telling his kids not to go to college.We also get into the mindset side of entrepreneurship: parenting in the age of AI, staying grounded through spiritual practice, hiring for “high agency,” and...
2025-05-2251 min
Stephan Livera PodcastHow Bitcoin is Disrupting Traditional Financial Products with Zac Townsend | SLP662Stephen and Zac discuss the innovative intersection of Bitcoin and life insurance. They explore how Bitcoin can disrupt traditional life insurance markets, the recent funding successes of Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of Bitcoin-denominated policies. The conversation dives into the mechanics of these policies, the yield generation strategies employed by Meanwhile, and the tax advantages that make them appealing to customers. The episode concludes with insights into the customer experience and the future of Bitcoin in the insurance industry. Takeaways🔸Bitcoin life insurance represents a significant market disruption.🔸Recent funding...
2025-05-1956 min
The Milk Road ShowHow Smart Bitcoin Investors Pay Less Tax & Never Sell w/ Zac TownsendIn this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first and only life insurance company designed specifically for long-term Bitcoin holders. Zac breaks down how long-term Bitcoin holders are using legacy financial tools like whole life insurance to optimize taxes, protect their heirs, and keep hodling.~~~~~🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast🪙 Use Coinshift, the smarter way to handle your company’s onchain finances: ...
2025-05-1345 min
Entrepreneur PerspectivesBitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185With early backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a $40M Series A led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital, Meanwhile is revolutionizing life insurance with Bitcoin-denominated policies. Co-Founder Zac Townsend explains how digital currency and modern tech are making life insurance more accessible — while solving the industry’s legacy system problems. Zac also shares insights on fundraising, working with high-profile investors, and why podcasting builds credibility in the crypto space.Inside This Episode:How Meanwhile built a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company — and manages riskWhy traditional life insurance carriers fail at tech innovationBitcoin’s role in global i...
2025-05-0855 min
Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)Life insurance and your money, with Zac TownsendIn this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Zac Townsend, a serial founder and CEO of Meanwhile, a fully regulated life insurance company operating in Bitcoin. They explore the differences between life and property insurance, explain why term life is essential financial protection everyone should consider, and dive into the tax benefits that shape the industry. Zac shares insights on how private equity firms are acquiring insurers for their stable capital base, and explains Bermuda's role as the world's insurance capital. –Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/life-insurance-and-your-money-with-zac-townsend/–Sponsor: Mercur...
2025-05-081h 20The Connected PodcastInsurTech Hartford Kicks Off TodayWelcome to another enlightening episode of The Connected Podcast, where we delve into the vibrant happenings within the insurance ecosystem. This time, we're broadcasting from the dynamic InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025, set against the lively backdrop of downtown Hartford. Join us as we gather with industry leaders and innovators, including notable figures like Alan Demers, to explore the boundaries of insurance innovation. In this episode, we dive into the challenges currently faced by insurtech startups. Despite experiencing initial successes, these startups have encountered legal and business model hurdles. Yet, their potential for resurgence remains significant, suggesting t...
2025-04-2812 min
Sixes & SevensEpisode 17: NRL Round 6 Preview & Footy Nerd Fan Questions This week, the boys are back with a fiery preview of NRL Round 6 — and nothing’s off-limits. Mitch reveals he slept in Joey Johns’ shorts for a week, the boys explain why Zac Lomax’s injury could be a game-changer for the Eels. Plus: could Pearcey really have played for the Storm? And is there any way back for Chad Townsend? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0950 min
The Mark Moss ShowWhy Most People Will Lose Their Bitcoin When They Die | Zac TownsendIn this episode, I sit down with Zac Townsend, Co-Founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first Bitcoin life insurance company. Formerly California’s first Chief Data Officer and founder of Standard Treasury (acquired by Silicon Valley Bank), Zac is reshaping how we think about financial security. We discuss the future of Bitcoin-backed life insurance, how it provides tax advantages and long-term wealth protection, and why traditional life insurance is outdated. If you're curious about legacy planning, wealth preservation, and Bitcoin’s role in financial security, this episode is a must-watch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
2025-03-201h 04
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2025-02-142h 00
Smart Humans with Slava RubinSmart Humans: Meanwhile's CEO and co-founder Zac Townsend on life insurance denominated in Bitcoin, thinking long-term, and innovating fintech forwardZac Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first Bitcoin life insurance company. Meanwhile’s mission is to democratize access to financial protection and security. Formerly, Townsend was a leader in the financial services practice of McKinsey & Company and served as the inaugural Chief Data Officer of California. Townsend was also the founder of a banking API business called Standard Treasury which was sold to Silicon Valley Bank.
2025-01-2048 min
The ScoopHere's how Meanwhile is trying to unleash the multitrillion dollar insurance industry onto bitcoinZachary Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, a life insurance company for the crypto economy.In this episode, Townsend and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Meanwhile's model of Bitcoin-denominated life insurance and the advantages of this approach vs. traditional dollar-denominated insurance policies, such as protection against inflation and the ability to borrow against the policy's value tax-free.OUTLINE00:00 Introduction04:48 How Meanwhile works10:33 Role of insurance in the Bitcoin economy14:09 Charting new territory16:38 Bitcoin vs dollar-denominated insurance
2024-12-1932 min
The Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & InnovationTransforming Insurance with Bitcoin: A Conversation with Zac Townsend, CEO of MeanwhileIn this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Zachary Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, who’s leading a game-changing initiative by using Bitcoin to tackle underinsurance in high-inflation countries. Zac and his team are rethinking life insurance from the ground up, and our conversation was packed with fascinating insights into how they’re doing it.Here’s what you’ll learn:🔹 Bitcoin in Life Insurance: How Meanwhile exclusively transacts in Bitcoin to provide stability in economies with high inflation.🔹 Licensed in Bermuda: Why Bermuda’s regulatory landscape is key to their innovation, and how they...
2024-10-2829 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whÄnauINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whÄnau by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
2024-09-2600 min
Radio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
2024-09-2400 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
2024-09-2400 min
The "What is Money?" ShowLife Insurance On A Bitcoin Standard with Zac Townsend (WiM504)// GUEST // Meanwhile: https://meanwhile.bm/ Website: https://zactownsend.com/ X: https://x.com/ztownsend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ The Farm at Okefenokee: https://okefarm.com/ Heart and Soil Supplements (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://heartandsoil.co/Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove22/// EVENTS I WILL BE ATTENDING // The Art of Alpha Retreat: https://www.breedloveevents.com/ // PRODUCTS I ENDORSE // Protect your mobile phone from SIM swap attack...
2024-08-131h 00
Grit Daily Startup ShowMeanwhile: Bringing Bitcoin to the Life Insurance IndustryOn this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile, a life insurance company exclusively denominated in Bitcoin. Meanwhile operates within Bermuda's regulated environment, ensuring stability and compliance. The company offers whole life insurance policies with Bitcoin payouts, promoting financial inclusion and empowerment. Despite its unconventional approach, Meanwhile has garnered significant interest and investment from both the crypto and insurance sectors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-0214 min
Block FuelWhy did Sam Altman choose to invest in a Bitcoin denominated life insurance company? | Meanwhile | Zac TownsendWhy did Sam Altman and many other prominent VC's choose to invest in a Bitcoin denominated life insurance company?
We sit down with Meanwhile's CEO and Founder, Zac Townsend to learn understand why everyone is so excited with Bitcoin hitting new ATH's this week!
2024-05-2440 min
The Pomp LetterThe Banks Don't Want The Crypto WealthTo investors,New industries bring new problems. The market has been focused on the various ramifications of bitcoin and crypto adoption, but these conversations have historically revolved around geopolitics, nation state acceptance, and portfolio construction. People find it easy to discuss the large, easy-to-identify ramifications. The devil is always in the details though. One of the small problems that has become obvious over the last few years is a disconnect between legacy banks and the wealth generated in this new industry. Here is how the problem works — someone bought bitcoin early and has he...
2024-04-2303 min
The Pomp Podcast#1347 Zac Townsend | Bitcoin Life Insurance Is Coming Fast!Zac Townsend is the Co-Founder & CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first bitcoin denominated life insurance company. In this conversation, we talk about traditional life insurance, protection, tax advantages, opportunities, and what Zac is building at Meanwhile using bitcoin to eliminate risk.
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In this podcast, we dive into the revolutionary concept of PropyKeys, an application that allows anyone to mint home addresses all over the world on blockchain. PropyKeys.com is a part of the Propy ecosystem, that has a grand mission to make homeownership more affordable and user friendly. We will explore the journey of...
2024-04-2232 min
Cashflow Ninja827: Zac Townsend: Bitcoin Life InsuranceMy guest in this episode is Zac Townsend. He is currently building Meanwhile, life insurance for the crypto economy.
Zac was previously a leader in the financial services practice of McKinsey & Company. He has past government experience as the inaugural Chief Data Officer of California and Senior Technology Policy Advisor to Newark, NJ, Mayor Cory Booker.
He is a Y Combinator graduate who built a banking API business called Standard Treasury and sold it to Silicon Valley Bank. He began his work experience as a civic sector consultant at Bennett Midland.
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2024-04-2249 min
Re:CenterEphesians 5:21-33 | HusbandsThis week on the Re:Center Podcast, Zac, Mark, and John look at Ephesians 5:21-33 again, but this time focusing on what this passage says about God's design for husbands. (Make sure you listen to the two previous episodes to hear this passage discussed more from the perspective of wives!)(Book Mentioned by Mark: "Boundaries" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend)
2024-03-131h 02
The Insurance PodcastBitcoin backed insurance? Zac Townsend CEO of Meanwhile is making it happenCan Bitcoin be a financial tool for insurance policy holders? The CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile Zac Townsend believes so much in the future of Bitcoin that he's built an insurance company and product to support those who want to deal in Bitcoin.In this episode:Learn how a product was built around a new financial currencyHow to scale up and work with new technology and build insurance productsUnderstand the nuances of using Bitcoin and how to find returnsConsider risk and building opportunity to plan for the futureDiscuss Defi and what it means for insuranceZac's answers...
2024-02-2055 min
Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Life Insurance with Zac Townsend SLP545What does Life Insurance look like when it’s all priced and done in Bitcoin? Zac Townsend (CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile) joins me on the show to talk about it. We discuss:
Life insurance as a model
Term or Whole life
Bitcoin denomination
Is it the next Celsius or BlockFi?
Does it work under a deflationary
Private credit fund
Links:
X: @ztownsend
X: @meanwhilelife
Site: meanwhile.bm
Sponsors:
Swan.com (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Mempool.space
nomadcapitalist.com/apply
Stephan Livera links:
Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the p...
2024-01-301h 11
For The Record with AngelinaEDGAR BAE GHOSTED MEMargot Robbie and Greta Gerwig snubbed by the Oscars, our review on 'The Iron Claw' starring Zac Efron, Gypsy Rose is free, I give an update on 'Edgar Bae' + the crew talks politics of dating, when to have the "what are we" talk, and GHOSTING!IG: @_ftrpodPersonal: @AngelinaOnAir, @ChrisLovesYou94Mail: 340 Townsend San Francisco
2024-01-261h 10
CYAN Book ClubORANGE: Nevermoor and Beyond the Spiderwick ChroniclesSend us a textMINOR SPOILERSJoin Zac as he reviews a few books that fall in the ORANGE category on our scale. These books aren't all bad, but they have topics, themes, or content that you need to be aware of before giving to the kid or teen in your life. This is a review of Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend, and Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles (3 books) by DiTerlizzi and Black.For the website, click here.To submit a book suggestion, click here.For story ideas or submissions, send Z...
2023-12-2829 min
Movie RuinersChristmas SpecialSend us a textWarning: This episode features several comedians talking about how they found out Santa Claus wasn't real. Do not listen with kids unless you hate kids...Merry Christmas folks! Comics featured in order:Shaunak Godkhindi, Aaron Weber, Ryan O'Flanagan, Stewart Fullerton, Maddy Smith, Joe List, Chance Willie, Mike James, Matt Taylor, Bishop Harris, Sam Tallent, James Moss, Zac Townsend, Lucy Sinsheimer, Terry Thomas Jr, Tommy Brennan, Geoffrey Asmus, Josh Black, Nick Murphy, Will Foskey, Corey Perry, Zak Toscani, Corey Knox, Vince Fabra, and AJ Wilkerson
2023-12-2244 min
Crypto Coin ShowSam Altman invested in this new Bitcoin Private Credit Fund, Legitimizing BTC | BC InterviewsAshton Addison speaks with Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile, on their Bitcoin-based private credit fund, and life insurance that is denominated and payable out in Bitcoin. We discuss the long-term outlook of Bitcoin, how BTC can penetrate every asset class, and how big Bitcoin life insurance really is.Refinitive TV: https://refini.tv/480AxNR🔔JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER FOR 100X GAINS🔔: https://cryptocoinshow.substack.com/subscribeSponsored by Minterest:Minterest is the first DeFi protocol designed with both self-sustaining tokenomics and the ability to deliver the hi...
2023-12-2028 min
Thinking Crypto News & InterviewsZac Townsend Interview - Unveiling the Sam Altman Backed Bitcoin Life Insurance Phenomenon (Meanwhile)Zac Townsend is the CEO of Meanwhile. In this interview we discuss:- Meanwhile's Bitcoin Life Insurance product- New Bitcoin private credit fund - Raising $20 million and backed by Sam Altman - Coinbase and SVB trie to acquire Zac's payment startup- Upcoming Bitcoin Spot ETF approvals and Bitcoin Halving - Companies holding BTC on their balance sheet- Crypto regulations 🌟Sponsor - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ✅ Sponsor - https://www.merlincrypto.com?p=Thi...
2023-12-1959 min
The Charlie Shrem ShowLife Bitcoin Insurance and AI Mapping with Zac Townsend and Ali HusainHappy Holidays family :) Enjoy this epic show with Zac Townsend of www.Meanwhile.bm and Ali Husain of www.NVG8.io0-10 MinutesZach and I start with topics that include Bitcoin's life insurance company, Bitcoin as a dominant currency, and the introduction of whole life insurance policy discussions.10-20 MinutesWe continue with life insurance tax benefits, policy loans in Bitcoin, and the separation of policyholders' money.20-30 MinutesZach and I cover his manic fundraising during Crypto Bahamas, Crypto VC lessons, and the relationship between...
2023-12-1248 min
WAGMI Ventures PodcastLife Insurance, Now In Bitcoin (Meanwhile)Zac Townsend is the Co-Founder & CEO at Meanwhile (https://meanwhile.bm). Backed by Sam Altman, Lachy Groom, 6th Man Ventures, Gradient Ventures, & more, Meanwhile is creating the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Before building Meanwhile, Zac was an Associate Partner at McKinsey, Chief Data Officer of the State of California, Co-Founder & Head of Product at Standard Treasury, & CTO of the City of Newark. In this episode we discuss his path to conviction for launching Meanwhile, the various archetypes of who’s attracted to what they’re building, why they’re presently focused on Bitcoi...
2023-12-0731 min
2023-09-2318 min
Movie RuinersThe 40-Year-Old Virgin with Zac Townsend & Josh BlackSend us a textNashville comedians Zac Townsend & Josh Black team up with the boys to talk about one of the best comedies around. Go ahead and break out the wax because this episode gets a little hairy!
2023-08-271h 11
Musician's CaféZac Townsend - Ep. 56Come hang out with Zac, a talented singer/songwriter from the Winchester area!
2023-07-2754 min
Movie RuinersGoodfellas with Zac Townsend & Horny BatmanSend us a textComedian and co-creator of Paid Vacation, Zac Townsend joins the boys to talk about one of Martin Scorsese's best, Goodfellas. Later on the pod to commemorate our 69th episode we have a very special guest appearance from Nashville's favorite vigilante, Horny Batman! Check out the episode, it's very funny and will amuse you...like a clown!
2023-02-151h 18
My Dark PathVegas Field Trip, Part 2: The Spooks Are On the HouseEpisode Summary: My Dark Path podcast explores the fringes of history, science, and the paranormal. This episode is a continuation of the “Vegas Field Trip” where stories of eerie happenings are explored as a backdrop following different tragic and fatal events in the past.In this conversation, Thurkettle, Townsend, and Hodur explored hotel hallways, walking the floors of casinos ranging from some of the oldest to the biggest and most glamorous. Shared in this episode are more clips recorded by the team in the very places they were discussing in the pedestrian hallways around Bally’s, on the mai...
2022-06-2148 min
Better with RunningEP89 James Constantine (Athletics NSW/RunNSW) previews Sydney 10 & Jake Townsend #teamrun2pb athlete interviewThis weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast is loaded with special guests and some race results from run2pb coaches, James Hansen and Andy Buchanan
Firstly as always, Zacca and Chris talk us through their training weeks as they build towards their first head to head handicap event at the Jells Park Relays where they will be represent their athletics clubs respectively, but also be vying for honours.
Zacca and Chris catch up with special guest Jake Townsend, #teamrun2pb athlete fresh off his big half marathon P.B, Jake takes us through his...
2022-04-271h 22
The Saturn Studs PodcastSaturn Studs Podcast | Episode 301 | Cobra Kai Please Just DieThis week on the show we take a look at some artsy trailers from A24, and yet another Zac Effron movie. We cover who unseated No way home from its top spot at the box office and take a close look at the pitiful Moonfall. Gaming news covers some bad luck for Elon's star link as well as a crazy story involving wordle, and of course the fallout from the latest Nintendo direct.Lastly we take a look at season 4 of Cobra Kai a show that's starting to get a little long in the tooth. The Saturn...
2022-02-122h 00
East Nashville Yacht ClubPresenting Corey Perry and Zac TownsendWe have 2 special guests this week, local comedians Corey Perry and Zac Townsend. Be sure to check them out at the Halloween Roast Battle at Zanies on 10/27. You can follow Corey Perry on Instagram at instagram.com/_coreyperry, Zac Townsend at instagram.com/zactownsend_, and us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub or email at eastnashvilleyachtclub@gmail.com. Relax. You'll feel better.
2021-10-251h 27
The Ba-Dum-Ching! with CarlZac TownsendHowdy my Rowdies! This week's guest is none other than Nashville comedian, Zac Townsend! Its another open air episode recorded in one shot at Village Pub & Beer Garden, and its all laid out, just for you!
2021-10-011h 01
Drunk ComediansEpisode 83- We Sold Out the Inaugural Drunk Comedian's Comedy Showcase!In this episode Joe shows up late, a storm cuts out the power and the fellas regale over their sellout of the inaugural Drunk Comedians Hot Pot of Comedy Showcase! Check out this crazy episode that was recorded in the darkness of Burger Republic!Brad SativaDrew HarrisonLaura HibbardZac TownsendMitchell CrumbleyHolly Perkins Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drunkcomedians)
2021-08-1935 minDrunk ComediansEpisode 82- The Fellas Discuss Their Inaugural Hot Pot of Comedy Showcase With Host Drew HarrisonIn this episode the fellas sit down with their showcase host Drew Harrison to discuss their inaugural upcoming comedy showcase.Next Saturday August 14th Drunk Comedians presents Hot Pot of Comedy featuring Nashville comics Brad Sativa, Laura Hibbard, Mitchell CrumbleyKC Shornima and Zac Townsend hosted by Drew Harrison. Ticket link:https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5184160Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drunkcomedians)
2021-08-0540 min
MoneyNeverSleeps100: Money Talks #22: Challenges of the Challengers and Top 10 EpisodesFor the 100th episode of MoneyNeverSleeps, Eoin and Pete dive into their favorite topic – the challenges of challenger banks – and look back to the first 99 episodes to build out a list of their Top 10 episodes.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment. If you would like an intro to the team at Top Tier Recruitment, please click here.
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Before we started the episode, we were th...
2020-08-2851 min
MoneyNeverSleeps093: Be Direct | Zac Liew and CurlecZac Liew, co-founder and CEO of Curlec joins the show to talk about the societal influences of what works well in fintech, how Curlec is enabling the subscription economy in Southeast Asia and getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment. If you would like an intro to the team at Top Tier Recruitment, please click here.
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This week we talk to...
2020-07-0942 min
Geeks' Cant PodcastWhich Elf is the Best Elf?Jon, Katherine, Troy, and Zac dive into a few new Kickstarters, discuss Katherine's first solo-project on the DMs Guild and then try their darndest to determine which elves are the greatest elves. Spoiler Alert: Our "DwarvenDM" struggled through this one.
Mentioned in the episode:
Crystal Corruption|Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/animagames/the-crystal-corruption-an-adventure-and-minis-for-5th-edition?ref=user_menu
Legends of Omeria|Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidhamrick/legends-of-omeria-starter-kit?ref=profile_saved_projects_live
James Townsend & Son|Youtube: https://youtu.be/x_vLuMobHCI
Singing Sieve|DM's Guild: https://www...
2020-07-0150 min
The Influencer BreakdownEp 7: Dude Perfect | The BIGGEST Sports YouTube ChannelIn this episode, Dan and Jacob talk about the success of Dude Perfect - a YouTube channel that consistently produces viral videos.
To listen to the after show, go to: https://www.patreon.com/theinfluencerbreakdown
Dude Perfect:FollowersYT - 52M (Most subscribed Sports Channel)
11B views
+23k new subscribers each day
Most viewed video 305M
IG - 10.8M
TikTik- 9.5M
Facebook - 18M
Short FactsDude Perfect consist of
Cory and Coby Cotton (The Twins)
Tyler Toney
Garret Hilbert
Cody Jones
They were college roommates at Texas A&M
There was a sixth member (Sean Townsend)
He is now a...
2020-06-2500 min
WhoopsEpisode 5: ”T-T-T-Today, Junior!" with Zac TownsendThis week’s episode is one of our strangest and most fun yet! Comedian Zac Townsend joins Mary Jay and Holly to discuss blacking out, getting banned from comedy clubs, dog farts, and our feelings about David Krumholtz. Follow Zac at @smacktownsend on Instagram and Twitter or add him on Facebook! You can find us @whoopspod on Twitter and Facebook, @whoopspodcast on Instagram, and at whoopspodcast.com. Remember to subscribe, rate, and review. (Seriously, review us!)
2019-08-2800 min