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(Part I) MetLife Digital Accelerator Powered by TechStars
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Oct 10, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Brian talks with the founders from Buddy, Enroll Hero and FitBliss, as part of a behind-the-scenes engagement with TechStars and the MetLife Digital Accelerator in Cary, NC. This show is Part 1 of a series of interviews with companies that are innovating and disrupting the insurance industry, in cooperation with corporate partner MetLife in Cary, NC.Show Links:MetLife Digital Accelerator, Powered by TechStarsBuddyEnroll HeroFitBlissShow Notes:Company 1: Buddy[Update] Has a signed reinsurance commitment from their Lloyd's syndicate, so their product is fully backedCEO: Charles MerrittRichmond, VAOn-demand accident insurance to enable people to explore the world and have adventures.Adventure/outdoor peopleExtreme sportsCompany 2: Enroll Hero[Update] Secured pilots with MetLife and Northwestern MutualFounders: Mark Lee and Bryan KocolSanta Monica, CAHelping people make it easier to get the right Medicare“The TurboTax for Medicare”10,000 people a day are turning 65Direct to consumer business; challenges of building trust“Total costs of care” vs. “Monthly Premium” costsCompany 3: FitBliss[Update] Closed Salesforce as a customer and 10x'ed their revenuesCEO: Navid RastegarSan Francisco, CA"Optimize Well-Being and Productivity"Integrate with many devices and services Like a personal trainer or financial planner for well-being Both an employee and employer tool Feedback?Email: show at thecloudcast dot netTwitter: @thecloudcastnet and @ServerlessCast
Released:
Oct 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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