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Based in Los Angeles, Dave has dedicated his career to solving complex technical challenges across various domains. His professional journey includes roles as Principal Software Architect at PKWARE, Senior Backend Engineer at Fetch Rewards, and Staff Software Engineer at Bold Penguin, where he consistently designed high-performance, scalable systems.Dave's current passion project, Contextium, represents the culmination of his technical expertise and intellectual interests. This system transforms natural language into deep semantic graphs -- and vice versa -- through innovative knowledge representation techniques. Contextium employs a symbolic, rules-based approach to NLP rather than relying solely on statistical methods, allowing for precise semantic understanding and addressing critical limitations in current AI systems, for example hallucinations in large language models.A published author with O'Reilly Media, Dave wrote 'Programming Visual Basic .NET' (2001) and 'CDO & MAPI Programming with Visual Basic' (2000), demonstrating his ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.Over his long career, Dave has worked in many languages and tech stacks. His interests extend beyond pure engineering to theoretical aspects of AI, consciousness, and the intersection of symbolic and neural approaches to machine intelligence.You can find Dave on the following sites:LinkedInPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube MusicAmazon MusicRSS FeedYou can check out more episodes of Coffee and Open Source on https://www.coffeeandopensource.comCoffee and Open Source is hosted by Isaac Levin

In this episode, Nicole Farley, VP of Carrier Operations at Bold Penguin, sits down with Chief Insurance Officer at Coterie, Bobbie Collies, to discuss the current landscape of small commercial insurance, the trends shaping the market for independent agents, and how Bold Penguin and Coterie Insurance are innovating to support agents in navigating these changes. Nicole highlights the importance of technology, market access, and the evolving needs of agents in a hardening market. Nicole also shares success stories of agents leveraging Bold Penguin's platform to expand their reach and improve their operations.Key Takeaways: - The hard market continues to impact independent agents significantly.- E&S products are gaining traction due to market conditions.- Cross-selling opportunities are crucial for increasing policy counts.- Agents are expanding their business into new territoriesBold Penguin: Learn More: https://www.boldpenguin.com/Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bold-penguinFollow Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-farley-a2153730/Coterie Insurance: Learn More: https://coterieinsurance.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coterieinsuranceFollow Bobbie Collies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiecollies/Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Bold Penguin and Nicole Farley01:49 Current Trends in Small Commercial Insurance04:17 Navigating Market Changes and Supporting Agents05:19 Innovations in Technology and Agent Enablement09:25 Success Stories and Growth Metrics12:06 Nicole's Journey and Bold Penguin's Evolution13:50 Engaging with Bold Penguin and Closing Thoughts15:40 Outro Keywords for this And I Quote podcast episode brought to you by Coterie Insurance: Bold Penguin, insurance technology, independent agents, commercial insurance, market trends, agent support, technology innovations, success stories, insurance industry, Nicole Farley

Ryan Hanley is the CEO and founder of Finding Peak, an insurance growth coaching and consulting firm built off his 18 years of industry experience. Learn more at https://ryanhanley.com Ryan was previously the founder and CEO of Rogue Risk, a first-of-its-kind digital commercial insurance agency. He's also held executive leadership positions at Bold Penguin, TrustedChoice.com, and SIAA. In addition, Ryan is a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, growth, and insurtech, bestselling author of Content Warfare, and producer of the industry's top podcast, the Finding Peak Podcast. Ryan loves to study innovation and growth and frequently makes angel investments in early-stage insurance startups. Personal interests: reading, writing, boxing, skiing, deadlifts, and sharing stories with good friends.

As the commercial market cycle changes between hard and soft so does the underlying process of underwriting risk. Nicole Farely, VP Carrier Relations at Bold Penguin, brings her expertise and perspective on how agents, brokers and carriers will have to change to meet underwriting needs.In this episode:What is driving change in underwriting of commercial risksHow agents and brokers can adapt and succeed in a new processPodcast PhilosophyPerspectives on evolving use of AI, RPA, and data technologySkills agents and brokers will need to have in the futureUnfeathered use of penguin terminologyNicole has a great history in her career thus far and is a fantastic advocate for change within the insurance industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The risk landscape for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) markedly changed over the last five years as enterprises first adjusted to the shutdowns and distanced interactions dictated by the COVID pandemic, and then as lasting societal shifts (like the rise of remote workers) settled into daily life in the time since the pandemic. The insurtech firm Bold Penguin set out to better understand these business changes and what they mean to insurance professionals and organizations, in order to better direct and advise its industry partners. In this episode, Bold Penguin Vice President of Carrier Operations Nicole Farley talks about the growing commercial-insurance opportunities for agents and brokers along with other insights from the company's new report, “The Evolving Risks of Small Businesses.”

In this conversation, Bobbie Collies Chief Insurance Officer at Coterie Insurance, and Karnina Szymanski, Chief Customer Officer at Bold Penguin discuss their experiences in the insurance industry and the role of technology in empowering agents. They also touch on the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership positions. The conversation highlights the need for agents to leverage technology and data analytics to better serve their customers and navigate the evolving landscape of emerging risks. They also discuss the partnership between Bold Penguin and Coterie and the value of collaboration in driving innovation in the industry. Takeaways: - Agents should leverage technology and data analytics to streamline their workflows and focus on providing personalized risk advisory services to their customers. - The insurance industry is experiencing an increase in complexity and emerging risks, making it crucial for agents to stay informed and adapt to changing customer needs. - Diversity and inclusion in leadership positions are essential for driving innovation and creating a more welcoming and inclusive industry. Partnerships between insurtech companies like Bold Penguin and Coterie can provide agents with efficient and accurate solutions to meet their customers' needs. - The insurance industry's future lies in the collaboration between technology and human expertise, allowing agents to build strong relationships with their customers and provide tailored coverage options. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:02 Karneena's Role at Bold Penguin 04:07 The Growth of Bold Penguin 05:53 The Synergy Between Bold Penguin and Coterie 06:33 Empowering Agents Through Technology 09:58 Streamlining the Underwriting Process 13:20 Personalization and Customization for Agents 15:32 Navigating Automation and Personalization 19:46 The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion 23:24 The Next Big Thing for Agents 24:54 Challenges and Advice for Women in the Industry 32:18 Walk-Up Song and Closing Remarks Connect with Bobbie Collies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiecollies/ Connect with Karnina Szymanski on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karnina-szymanski-47610312/ Follow Coterie Insurance on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coterieinsure Follow Bold Penguin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bold-penguin/

On this week's show, the guys discuss rumors that Andy Muschietti may have left DC's new Batman & Robin movie "Brave and the Bold", the new Penguin trailer, a new Blue Beetle animated series in development, director Yann Demange leaving Blade, and details on Marvel's plans for Nova

This episode of "Talkin' Tech" with Danny Lawrence on the MVP Podcast! Co-Host Danny Lawrence sits down with Caden Braly, VP of Business Development at AgentsTech.  Using Caden's expertise as an agent and insurtech specialist, he advocates for AgentsTech, by empowering agents to embrace insurtech solutions, revolutionizing both their front and back offices. This transformation is essential for their growth and success in the digital era. Episode Highlights: Caden explains that AgentsTech is a technology consulting firm that helps independent insurance brokers modernize their agencies by connecting them with the right InsurTech companies through personalized consultations. (2:11) Caden mentions that not every InsureTech or IndieTech company is a good fit for your agency and its goals, so it's important to be unbiased and consider the specific needs and market of your agency before jumping on the latest buzzword or trend. (4:57) Caden discusses his role as the VP of Business Development which includes being responsible for overseeing technology for inbound and outbound leads. (7:21) Caden explains that Agents Tech specializes in teaching, training, and integrating peripheral software like Wunderite, Loss Run Pro, Bold Penguin, and Tarmika to increase efficiency and revenue for insurance agencies. (15:48) Caden mentions that Wunderite and Bold Penguin are two companies making waves in the insurance market and the upcoming AMS CRM system called Iris is set to challenge legacy systems with its impressive integrations. (19:25) Caden believes that IndieTech is a game changer for independent P&C brokers, providing efficient tech solutions that will give them a competitive edge in quoting and accessing markets. (25:06) Key Quotes: “We really try to do a good job of determining what is these insurance agencies need and then we connect them with those IndieTech companies.So we make sure that we know who they are, and we don't put them with a company or a tech company, that's maybe not going to solve their problem.” - Caden Braly “IndieTech represents a shift in insurance brokers and you want to be on the good side of that shift before you get left in the dust, because other agents are going to be able to quote faster than you, they're going to be able to get accord forms and block markets faster than you. It's all about the efficiency.” - Caden Braly Resources Mentioned: Caden Braly LinkedIn  AgentsTech Reach out to Mitch Gibson

This episode of "Talkin' Tech" with Danny Lawrence on the MVP Podcast! Co-Host Danny Lawrence sits down with Caden Braly, VP of Business Development at AgentsTech.  Using Caden's expertise as an agent and insurtech specialist, he advocates for AgentsTech, by empowering agents to embrace insurtech solutions, revolutionizing both their front and back offices. This transformation is essential for their growth and success in the digital era. Episode Highlights: Caden explains that AgentsTech is a technology consulting firm that helps independent insurance brokers modernize their agencies by connecting them with the right InsurTech companies through personalized consultations. (2:11) Caden mentions that not every InsureTech or IndieTech company is a good fit for your agency and its goals, so it's important to be unbiased and consider the specific needs and market of your agency before jumping on the latest buzzword or trend. (4:57) Caden discusses his role as the VP of Business Development which includes being responsible for overseeing technology for inbound and outbound leads. (7:21) Caden explains that Agents Tech specializes in teaching, training, and integrating peripheral software like Wunderite, Loss Run Pro, Bold Penguin, and Tarmika to increase efficiency and revenue for insurance agencies. (15:48) Caden mentions that Wunderite and Bold Penguin are two companies making waves in the insurance market and the upcoming AMS CRM system called Iris is set to challenge legacy systems with its impressive integrations. (19:25) Caden believes that IndieTech is a game changer for independent P&C brokers, providing efficient tech solutions that will give them a competitive edge in quoting and accessing markets. (25:06) Key Quotes: “We really try to do a good job of determining what is these insurance agencies need and then we connect them with those IndieTech companies.So we make sure that we know who they are, and we don't put them with a company or a tech company, that's maybe not going to solve their problem.” - Caden Braly “IndieTech represents a shift in insurance brokers and you want to be on the good side of that shift before you get left in the dust, because other agents are going to be able to quote faster than you, they're going to be able to get accord forms and block markets faster than you. It's all about the efficiency.” - Caden Braly Resources Mentioned: Caden Braly LinkedIn  AgentsTech Reach out to Mitch Gibson

Today's guest is one of the original poster children of the Insurtech movement and has been applying technology to solve insurance problems since long before the phrase insurtech was coined. Back when the first insurtech conferences were getting started he was a highly sought-after speaker. If you listen today you'll soon understand why. Chris Cheatham founded RiskGenius in 2012 and in 2020 that business was absorbed by fellow insurtech and online exchange Bold Penguin Very soon afterwards the enlarged Bold Penguin became part of the American Family Insurance group. Chris's story is one of entrepreneurship and a path into insurtech maturity. Unlike many in the first wave and many of the speakers at those early conferences, neither RiskGenius nor Bold Penguin made any claim to be insurance disruptors intent on revolution and disintermediation. Instead these businesses were industry partners, looking to remove friction and pain points, largely for existing insurance entities. As the tech funding climate cools it is their model that is the one gaining traction and adoption from some of the most traditional elements in the insurance value chain. Today's discussion is really valuable because it mirrors the growing maturity of the insurtech scene and shines lots of light on where things are heading in the short, medium and long term. Chris has been on a remarkable journey – and from this encounter I feel he's just getting started. No matter where you are sitting in the insurance value chain I think the next half hour will be a very valuable investment of your time. NOTES: Chris mentioned a cool electronic paper tablet called a reMarkable. It does indeed look really cool – any remaining paper junkies should have a look: https://remarkable.com LINKS We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo: https://www.advantagego.com/ We also thank this Episode's advertising supporter Oxbow Partners https://oxbowpartners.com

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast where this week we are lucky enough to be joined by Chris Cheatham, Product Evangelist at Bold Penguin. We had a great conversation this week where we discussed a wide range of topics such as:Being known as the “Luke Skywalker of Insurance Policies” & the story behind the name Which problem does Bold Penguin solve?Chris' background as the former CEO of RiskGeniusBoldPenguin acquiring RiskGeniusBold Penguin was acquired by American Family in 2021Did you find any pushback from commercial carriers?What does Bold Penguin do for agents?Why do you think independent agents have struggled to move quickly on insurance technology?What will be the next wave of insurtech?Thank you Chris for your time, it was great to speak to you!This Podcast was brought to you by FinPro, an executive recruitment business that works in the Insurance and Insurtech space.Our host in FinPro Director, Alex BondPlease like and subscribe if you enjoyed this podcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Cheatham, Product Evangelist at Bold Penguin, shares clever insights on his journey from startup to acquisition. He founded RiskGenius as a means to revolutionize insurance policy reviews through AI. The company made big waves attracting the attention of Bold Penguin who then acquired it. Exits like these are considered success stories by many business leaders.Cheatham attributes his success to his ability to communicate with customers. In his view, It is vital to first identify your prospects and customers. Then you can identify their problems and what they like about your product, next you can innovate it. Then close the loop by translating all this feedback and executing it during product updates. The concept seems simple enough, but a lot of companies struggle with the execution.Among the factors that have led to Cheatham's success are his constant passion for research and his continued enthusiasm for studying new ways to innovate. He is driven by an insatiable thirst to become more efficient, which involves improving the use of technology. In an area like software and artificial intelligence, this kind of mindset is a big advantage.Cheatham attributes this tenacious passion to his devotion to research. This helps him to identify areas in which he can improve his superpower. He thinks every founder should realize their superpower and tap into it. He recommends that every founder should also have the metaphorical “kryptonite” that a superpower brings. It's imperative to identify this “kryptonite” and set up guardrails for it. This can come in the form of technology, a process, or more importantly, team members who can offset it.Startup founders looking for ideas to drive success into the ideal exit strategy will love Cheatham's insights and his experience.Book - Linchpin by Seth GodenSoftware - OmnifocusLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrischeatham/Website - https://www.boldpenguin.com/This episode is brought to you by Content Allies.Content Allies helps B2B tech companies launch revenue-generating podcasts. Build relationships that drive revenue through podcast networking. We schedule interviews with your ideal prospects and strategic partners so that you can build relationships & grow your business. You show up and have conversations, we handle everything else. Learn more at ContentAllies.com

Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a one-of-a-kind national digital commercial brokerage, pioneering the "Human-optimized" independent agency methodology. Ryan produces  The Ryan Hanley Show podcast, the largest independent agent-focused podcast in the world. Ryan is also the Amazon bestselling author of Content Warfare and has been an insurtech advisor and investor for more than 5 years. Highlights from the Show Ryan started in insurance as a producer at an agency almost 20 years ago Growing up, Ryan never had a clear vision of what he wanted from his career, and got into Insurance because his future-father-in-law offered him a job He realized early on that he was terrible at the traditional approach to sales, driving around, trying to talk to people for leads and business He realized digital was the key, so he shifted to using digital platforms to drive activity He left to join TrustedChoice.com to be their Chief Marketing Officer, and then do the same at Bold Penguin Due to a family emergency, he had to stop traveling, so he left Bold Penguin for a local business he lead for a short time before starting his own insurance agency, Rogue Risk Ryan has met thousands of people across the industry through his career, and saw this coalescence of attempts to disrupt the agency channel with enhancements to the value agents can provide, and that was the genesis of his business, Rogue Risk, which brings together both sides of the equation to support small businesses better Ryan found that many leaders can't deal with taking losses or having failures, while he sees them as a normal part of building something If you're unwilling to put something at risk, you will never capture what is really possible or meet the true needs out in the market Ryan says he's going to lose 50% of the time, but the wins will be much bigger, so it's worth it If you want innovation, then you have to be willing to take the lumps with it, like pricing that may move more than other players Carriers should think about how hard it is to work with them (whether for the insured or an agent), and the excuse is "because that's how it's done" Then you have new entrants like Coterie who you can close an account with in seven minutes on one call People often focus on nuances of the startups or their coverage that don't matter to the vast majority of risks, yet they hold these things up as valid reasons to dismiss newcomers who are doing things better/faster/more flexibly and missing the chance to learn from their example Ryan gives an example of The Hartford, who won't allow premium to be paid in the first year any way except in full and from a bank account; you can't use a credit card until year two; but most small businesses want to manage their expenses differently, want the points, want aggregated expense tracking, etc, so this doesn't fit their need; yet The Hartford says it's small business focused Then you have Coterie on the other side, who allows credit card payments from Day 1, so if you're quoting both carriers on a risk, and the price is the same, Coterie wins the account for the simple reason that they work the way that small business account prefers to work Increasingly, this is how small business is won, on the way we work more than the details and nuances on the margin Ryan gives advice to InsurTechs trying to sell into Insurance, and how much it is still so much about relationships (than Financial Services is), so knowing the right people can help shrink timelines This is because as an industry, we need to trust who we're working with and that they will be here for the long haul, like the carriers will be Ideas come and go, and that's ok, but they need to know that the people will stand up if something happens so they can trust that things will be ok in the end While he hopes we speed up, he hopes we don't change caring about the long term because that's what lets us stay able to be there for people in the worst moments, like major hurricanes Rogue is a digital agent, but also knows that many situations require a phone call, so pure digital paths will inherently mean some people can't find coverage with you; Ryan started the agency with a concept of No Customer Left Behind, which means he leans on digital, STP solutions as well as being able to pickup the phone and talk to an insured in a hybrid approach Ryan sees a future that will still include local agents because there is a local need for advisors, but it will be supported by new technology that can make the economics of a small agency better than they are today, making them more sustainable However, those local agents won't look like they did forty years ago, where you could open a shop and walk the streets to drum up business Digital agents can drop a pin in your area and scoop up business in a way that never existed before, so the model will be different for local shops Launching Rogue three days before COVID lock downs changed how they built things Rogue's model is to incubate producer's futures by letting them build their own business to eventually spin off This is different from being a producer at a large shop where you can be a star, but never ultimately own your book COVID forced them to pivot to in-bound rather than the outbound model he envisioned, but now they've been able to go back to the incubator idea he originally had So many people talk about wanting to grow, but are really ok with low single-digit growth; if you really want to grow, you have to be willing to make investments in your business This episode is brought to you by Ascend (useascend.com). And by the the book series, The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution by Bryan Falchuk (future-of-insurance.com). Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of UPbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "UPbeat Music"

Warner Moore is a strategic executive leader and manager with a background in technology and information security. In this episode we talk with Warner about Columbus's tech growth, future opportunities for tech in Ohio, and the cybersecurity landscape.  He has focused his career in working with entrepreneurial growth organizations where technology is their business and product. Within these organizations, Warner has an accomplished record of building successful cybersecurity programs and high performing teams who embrace DevOps culture and practices.As an international speaker, Warner has been invited to present to university students, technology professionals, and business leaders in a classroom setting as well as at conferences such as Startup Week, CloudDevelop, Path to Agility, InfoSec Summit, CodeMash, Security BSides, DevOpsDays, and Abstractions.Warner is passionate about culture, innovation, and community. His commitment to these values is demonstrated though his work leading organizations such as Ohio LinuxFest, LOPSA, and Toastmasters. The culmination of this work is the founding of Tech Community Coalition in 2016, a non-profit organization whose mission is to enable the greater tech community.After building security and privacy capabilities for numerous organizations across industries at companies such as CoverMyMeds and Bold Penguin, Warner founded the cybersecurity strategy firm Gamma Force. Through Gamma Force, Warner serves as a virtual CISO for clients that include Deep Lens and Smart Columbus and advises startups to scale them through concept and growth phases.Learn more about Gamma Force: www.gammaforce.ioConnect with Warner on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/warnermoore

“You've got to be able to sell or you've got to be able to build”, says Chris. The former Insurance Litigator talks about his journey from law through tech solutions for document management into the world of insurtech. Bold Penguin, digital quote and bind for commercial insurance, provides carriers and agents with a software application to assess the eligibility of small businesses for insurance policies in real time. As widespread digital adoption becomes the norm, Chris shares his thoughts on the future of the insurance industry as well as the greenfield opportunities for high performing talent. “You have to be a person who takes on a problem and pushes it to a solution." Connect with Chris on https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrischeatham/ (LinkedIn) or find out more about https://www.boldpenguin.com/ (Bold Penguin) The Insurance Coffee House Podcast is hosted by Nick Hoadley, CEO, https://my.captivate.fm/www.insurance-search.com (Insurance Search), the Executive Search Consultancy for growing Insurance and Insurtech businesses across the globe. To discuss identifying & attracting the very best talent to your team or being a podcast guest, reach out to Nick via nick.hoadley@insurance-search.com or connect on https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hoadley-78a498143/ (LinkedIn) Copyright https://insurance-search.com/ (Insurance) https://insurance-search.com/ (Search) 2021 – All Rights Reserved.        

Welcome to the innaugural edition of the InsurTech ATX Podcast. I'm your host Andrew Correll! Our first episode is a live recording of a panel we hosted wrapping up InsureTech Connect 2021 as well as trends we're seeing in the Austin InsurTech scene. The panel includes Dan Woods, CEO of Socotra; Nestor Solari, CEO of Sigo Seguros; Chris Cheatham, VP of Product at Bold Penguin; and Darren Nix, CEO of Steadily. The panel was organized by Dave Perez, Founder and President of Lumen Insurance Technologies and Co-organizer of InsurTech ATX. After the episode, check out InsurTechATX.com where you can check out our upcoming event calendar and catch up on previous episodes of the podcast. And now onto the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insurtechatx/message

Episode #9 of Liv Louder is OUT! This week I get to catch up with the one and only Jen Tadin, Chief Growth Officer of Bold Penguin.  Jen has been a powerful female voice in the insurance industry for years.  She is a Small Business expert and has been a major influence on helping the industry better serve this business sector.  She has also openly shared her experience and insight on women in business, diversity and equity challenging and empowering her audience to think and do things differently.  I experienced this the first time I met Jen when she shared a simple question that immediately started creating a shift in my perspective.   Listen in as we dive into that story, the power of uncomfortable conversations, self-advocacy strategies and the value of self-care...and so much more.  Jen shares so much during this episode - there is truly something for everyone throughout this conversation.  Her openness, authenticity and energy shine through from beginning to and I KNOW she will inspire you to Liv Louder! XO, Liv   Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jentadin/ Learn more about Bold Penguin: https://www.boldpenguin.com/ 

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Chris Cheatham, Vice President of Product and Content Marketing at Bold Penguin. Jason and Chris discuss what's ahead for the Insurtech industry, the importance of cyber liability, and the new products that Bold Penguin is developing for agents.   Episode Highlights: Chris explains what Risk Genius was all about. (2:34) How did Chris become the Luke Skywalker of insurance? (3:29) Is Chris an Android or iPhone user? (3:56) Jason shares about his 75 HARD journey. (6:45) Does Chris love to win or hate to lose? (8:49) What does Chris attribute to his success, skill or luck? (15:48) Chris discusses what Bold Penguin does for agents. (17:23) Chris talks about their new product, consumer quote start. (20:42) Could Chris consider himself well enough in the world of insurtech? (21:48) Chris expresses interest in seeing what the next wave of insurtech will be. (22:20) Jason and Chris discuss the significance of cyber liability. (24:25)  Chris mentions that he plans to launch a podcast eventually. (31:18) Chris shares that they are the lead sponsor of Insurtech Connect. (32:07) Chris explains why the insurance industry was referred to as the "Wild West". (32:48) What is Chris currently watching? (35:58) Jason explains how he manages to embrace a bunch of habits all at once with the 75 HARD. (38:43) Key Quotes: “What will trigger cyber for small business insurance, like a policy coverage, and who's going to buy them?” - Chris Cheatham “My number one mission at Bold Penguin is declared by what we do. So I've been up since 5 am, working on a new website. I think that's gonna go really, really far in clarifying what our products do.” - Chris Cheatham  “I've actually been working quietly on a podcast... I want to do one where I go and talk to agents about their origin stories. What were you doing before? What was the kind of origin of the idea? How'd you launch it? What was the low point? And then where are you at now?” - Chris Cheatham Resources Mentioned: Chris Cheatham LinkedIn Bold Penguin Reach out to Jason Cass Agency Intelligence

The World Famous Insurance Dudes chat with Chris Cheatham Part 2We Are Insurance Dudes!!! We Are Here To Learn From All The Incredible Insurance Dudes And Dudettes We Speak With And To Pass The Knowledge Nuggets That We Learn To Our Dedicated And Amazing DudeNation!For All Things Related To Being An Insurance Dude or Dudette,  Incredible Tips, Amazing Tools, and Valuable Resources, Check Out The Insurance Dudes Hub!https://www.theidudes.com/Are you interested in learning  “How To Predictably Sell 6-Figures A Month From Insurance Internet Leads While Saving You Time And Money!?"Head over to our free masterclass  today! Click Herehttps://www.theidudes.com/masterclass-registration1619461457775..................................................................................................................................................................About ChrisChris Cheatham is CEO and co-founder of RiskGenius, an InsurTech company using artificial intelligence (AI) to enable property and casualty insurance carriers to analyze policy language across two policies or an entire portfolio. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the product and the company.Cheatham holds a BA in political science from the University of Kansas and a juris doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin.I am good at learning how things work, particularly insurance technology businesses, and then telling the story of the business so that consumers trust the brand and the solution. It kind of sounds like manipulation, but I only do it for solutions that I think are worthwhile.I've been working in insurance since I was a baby lawyer in 2006. Then I launched a company that turned into RiskGenius, which was acquired by Bold Penguin, which was acquired by AmFam. And here I am. Incredibly, I am still convinced we are barely scratching the surface of insurance technology.I don't really listen to rap music as much anymore (if you remember the Dr Dre days). Instead, it's Sturgill Simpson or the Tim Ferris podcast or something else random. I prefer to read -- books, unless I get sucked into social media. I've been reading Seth Godin since 2006. I'd love to chat about books if you have ideas for me.During these days working at home, I've picked up road biking and I'm enjoying that very much. If you have tips for someone new to the sport, let me know. I also enjoy taking apart and putting my bike back together but I am not very good at it yet.About RiskGeniusRiskGenius is on a mission to help its customers deliver the right coverage impossibly fast by providing a platform which organizes the world's insurance policy information. Leveraging insurance-specific AI, RiskGenius creates structured data from unstructured insurance policies to help underwriters, brokers, and regulators complete risk analysis in one policy or across an entire portfolio.https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrischeatham

The World Famous Insurance Dudes chat with Chris CheathamWe Are Insurance Dudes!!! We Are Here To Learn From All The Incredible Insurance Dudes And Dudettes We Speak With And To Pass The Knowledge Nuggets That We Learn To Our Dedicated And Amazing DudeNation!For All Things Related To Being An Insurance Dude or Dudette,  Incredible Tips, Amazing Tools, and Valuable Resources, Check Out The Insurance Dudes Hub!https://www.theidudes.com/Are you interested in learning  “How To Predictably Sell 6-Figures A Month From Insurance Internet Leads While Saving You Time And Money!?"Head over to our free masterclass  today! Click Herehttps://www.theidudes.com/masterclass-registration1619461457775..................................................................................................................................................................About ChrisChris Cheatham is CEO and co-founder of RiskGenius, an InsurTech company using artificial intelligence (AI) to enable property and casualty insurance carriers to analyze policy language across two policies or an entire portfolio. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the product and the company.Cheatham holds a BA in political science from the University of Kansas and a juris doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin.I am good at learning how things work, particularly insurance technology businesses, and then telling the story of the business so that consumers trust the brand and the solution. It kind of sounds like manipulation, but I only do it for solutions that I think are worthwhile.I've been working in insurance since I was a baby lawyer in 2006. Then I launched a company that turned into RiskGenius, which was acquired by Bold Penguin, which was acquired by AmFam. And here I am. Incredibly, I am still convinced we are barely scratching the surface of insurance technology.I don't really listen to rap music as much anymore (if you remember the Dr Dre days). Instead, it's Sturgill Simpson or the Tim Ferris podcast or something else random. I prefer to read -- books, unless I get sucked into social media. I've been reading Seth Godin since 2006. I'd love to chat about books if you have ideas for me.During these days working at home, I've picked up road biking and I'm enjoying that very much. If you have tips for someone new to the sport, let me know. I also enjoy taking apart and putting my bike back together but I am not very good at it yet.About RiskGeniusRiskGenius is on a mission to help its customers deliver the right coverage impossibly fast by providing a platform which organizes the world's insurance policy information. Leveraging insurance-specific AI, RiskGenius creates structured data from unstructured insurance policies to help underwriters, brokers, and regulators complete risk analysis in one policy or across an entire portfolio.https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrischeatham

Kaylee Chappelow is a Sales Director on the Enterprise Sales Team at Bold Penguin, an InsurTech company focused on streamlining the small commercial insurance sector by leveraging technology. Prior to Bold Penguin, she was a property and casualty broker at a top 10 retail agency specializing in complex shared and layered national accounts. Kaylee has both her ARM and CPCU designations. She is dedicated to staying curious, coining the nickname "Queen of Curiosity". Kaylee strives for personal and professional growth each and every day. Bold Penguin

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid speaks to Ilya Bodner about the challenges and rewards of starting your own business. Ilya speaks in-depth about how his philosophies as an entrepreneur led his small startup of “bold penguins” to take on the massive insurance industry “whales” and come out on top.Episode HighlightsColumbus, Ohio – a hidden insurance hotbed (2:00)How Reid and Ilya met (14:50)Why the success of Bold Penguin lies in its people (17:13)The challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur (24:15)Quote“If you just sprinkle a little bit of tech, life can get easier for some people. If you can sprinkle a lot of tech at the right problems, then you can build this machine and make things a hell of a lot easier for a lot of people.”About the GuestAs the founder of several successful insurance technology start-ups, Ilya Bodner has changed the way people buy, sell, and engage with commercial insurance. Bodner began his career on the front lines of insurance as an agent, experiencing the challenges of the industry firsthand that he would later go on to solve as an entrepreneur. Recent recognitions include “Executive of the Year” by BizTech and Best in Biz, “People's Choice Innovation Leader of the Year” by the Insurance Innovation Awards, EY “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist, and “Most Admired Executive” by the C-Suite Awards.Insurtech Boston is back! Same city, great venue. Join us May 7th, 2024. Visit insurtechboston.com for more info and to grab your tickets.

Welcome back to another edition of the Insurance Requirements podcast! I am your host Andrew Correll. I want to first thank everyone listening to Season 1 and making it a great success. The support from everyone along the way has been incredible. And the amount of knowledge and experience shared on the podcast through our first 10 episodes was amazing. That wouldn't have been possible without an all-star cast. Speaking of that cast, they kept pretty busy too. Risk Genius was acquired by Bold Penguin, Juniper Labs was acquired by Next Insurance. Carey Anne has been busy doing amazing work launching Loop Insurance. Xilo and Spot have both completed recent rounds of funding. The kindness, generosity, and general badassery among that group is off the charts. As we get ready to dive into Season 2, I wanted to give you a brief update on what's been going on since we last hung out in January. For starters, I started a new role as an Insurance Product Innovation Manager at Vouch Insurance which allows me to double down on creating the premier insurance buying experience for Technology Startups and Innovators. The past six months have been an incredible experience that's uncovered so much about the ins and outs of building insurance products. But even more so that successful startups are much more than just insurance. It's about the steps taken before a claim is filed that tell the real story. In short, Risk Management. Join me in Season 2 as we meet with some of the brightest minds in Technology, Cyber Security, culture building, team construction, sales, company formation and equity, to uncover the biggest risks standing in between you and ultimate success, as well as actionable advice on how to avoid them. In episode 1, Frankie Arvelo, of Arvelo PLLC, provides a masterclass in legal hurdles startups face getting off the ground and much more. You won't want to miss Frankie's advice for structuring term sheets and customer contracts. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you regularly listen. We'll see you next time and thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurance-requirements/message

Andrew Daniels, Founder and Managing Director, InsurTech Ohio Andrew Daniels is the Founder and a Managing Director of InsurTech Ohio. Andrew's experience includes leading claims operations, launching new insurtech solutions with a major carrier innovation team, and advising early stage startups. Michael Fiedel, Managing Director, InsurTech OhioMichael Fiedel is a Managing Director of InsurTech Ohio and a co-founder of PolicyFly, a digital policy management system. Michael's expertise in the insurtech space includes leading product strategy and customer success, along with corporate initiatives across business development and marketing. Highlights from the Show InsurTech Ohio is trying to facilitate the community that has existed in Columbus and Ohio more broadly Andrew Daniels had been working in innovation at Allstate, talked to Ilya Bodner, founder of Bold Penguin, and was given access to the network of the InsurTech community in the state to try to build something sustainable to keep the movement going in the state Michael had been elsewhere in the US, and picked Columbus with his wife to settle down and raise their family, and found a very strong Insurance community in the state There seemed to be a growing sense of partnership in the state around helping raise the profile of Columbus and Ohio more broadly in the Insurance community in the US given how much is going on in the state There's a positive camaraderie across all of the geographic InsurTech communities that have been popping up around the US There are three or four reasons why communities exist "I want to be a part of a community" and talk about insurance with people, so sometimes you have to build it yourself if you want that There are some forward thinking carriers out there, and a lot are in Columbus and OH VCs hubbed in specific places, like Columbus What's missing in Ohio versus some other cities is more of an ecosystem of investment and startup coming in and out of the area, like in NYC or SF Things coming down the road 2021-2022 will be the year of embedded insurance and carriers spinning up with a focus on a very specific demographic Every carrier is searching for ways to be accessible across digital channels, and there is an arms race to try to be as accessible as possible; this has expanded to commercial lines, too, and is beyond the quote process Carriers will run through the standard innovation cycles, but more mature levels like at Progressive and AmFam have studios where they are looking at adjacent spaces they might be able to bring insurance solutions to. Commoditization is an interesting challenge that the industry is facing, especially as more things more digital as price becomes more front and center The hesitation from carriers isn't on innovation, it's that they want to build technology, but don't want to challenge their actuarial model The first wave of InsurTechs that have exited could help clarify what it takes to succeed We talked about Amazon since Insurance is about protecting people and things, and Amazon is the mother of all providers of things, so they will be front and center in much of the conversation around embedded insurance and other, similar ways the industry will change Advice for those looking at moving into Insurance or moving forward with a new idea Get involved in your community, and if you don't have one in your area, reach out to the InsurTech Ohio team for help and guidance so you can build one Talk to experts to learn and grow Don't hoard your idea as if you're the only one thinking of it as those who win is based on speed and passion, so anything that can help make it happen is worth it If you are solo, find others to work with you with complementary skills – there are no successful InsurTech startups that were founded by one person alone Don't be insular, engage This episode is brought to you by Medallia (Medallia.com), and the book series, "The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution" by Bryan Falchuk (future-of-insurance.com). Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of UPbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "UPbeat Music".  

Brittany and Brian are joined with Frank Lamantia, CTO for Bold Penguin. His background is in software engineering; he likes to call himself a recovering Java developer. He runs product management, software engineering, cloud & site-reliability engineering, information security, and internal IT. The trio discuss the recent Bold Penguin feature on the Stack Overflow Podcast and Bold Penguin's hiring practices. Show Notes & Links: Bold Penguin (https://www.boldpenguin.com/) Stack Overflow Podcast | Podcast 338: Why is it so hard to find Ruby developers? (https://stackoverflow.blog/2021/05/14/podcast-338-why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-ruby-developers/) Frank Lamantia | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-lamantia/) Contact Brian (https://www.mirrorplacement.com/) Sponsored By: Scout APM (http://scoutapm.com/rubyonrails) Try their error monitoring and APM free for 14-days, no credit card needed! And as an added bonus for Ruby on Rails listeners: Scout will donate $5 to the open-source project of your choice when you deploy. Learn more at http://scoutapm.com/rubyonrails (http://scoutapm.com/rubyonrails). Honeybadger (https://www.honeybadger.io/) Honeybadger makes you a DevOps hero by combining error monitoring, uptime monitoring and check-in monitoring into a single, easy to use platform. Go to Honeybadger.io (https://www.honeybadger.io/) and discover how Starr, Josh, and Ben created a 100% bootstrapped monitoring solution.

Jane Possell is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for CNA, responsible for all aspects of the company's technology portfolio. Jane joined CNA in 2019 from Liberty Mutual where she served in a variety of roles, both in business and technology areas. She was most recently responsible for all Small Commercial and Personal Lines Digital Technology. Prior to that, Jane spent more than 20 years at Accenture working with 20 of the top 25 U.S. Property & Casualty insurers. As a Managing Director for Accenture, Jane led account teams of up to 750 responsible for identifying, shaping and delivering client solutions, while building internal capabilities for Accenture. Jane has extensive experience leading global teams and building and executing Diversity & Inclusion strategies. She is passionate about developing leaders and teams that co-create high-quality organizational cultures and use the power of diversity to drive business results. Jane holds dual degrees in Finance and Communications from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is also a graduate of the Leadership Development Program from the IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. Notes from the episode Consolidation of distribution players across the board Insurance exchange platforms (Bold Penguin, Insureon, etc) Everyone rushed to integrate with them, especially on small commercial In the last 12-18 months, we've seen a rush of acquiring them (Aon buys CoverWallet, AmFam buys Bold Penguin) Seeing some of the distribution players buying innovation companies to ostensibly build a new platform to distribute their products differently This all leads us to question how we've sold, prospected, etc, and what will change here. How will AI going to play into the lead gen space, and especially moving beyond personal lines Blockchain as a way to distribute data, but retain control Initial use cases seem to be focused on the regulatory area as a way to get the data into the places that require it, but allow carriers to retain  control of the data Increased awareness of and focus on security means the additional control you can retain is really attractive Blockchain can become a natural extension of internal data and analytics work that's gone on because it's a way to share data, so it can bolster what your analytics can do When will we move from building solutions to putting them together (by aggregating all the best-of-breed point solutions available)? The Cloud enables democratizing data so you can do more with it in more places, and to do so relatively inexpensively Using outcomes to anchor technology investments Focus on business agility and flexibility more so than just speed when looking at Agile Focusing on outcomes rather than replacing a system Jane's advice to CIOs is to make the Technology organization in a company part of the business fabric, being curious and interested This episode is brought to you by Medallia (Medallia.com), and the book series, "The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution" by Bryan Falchuk (future-of-insurance.com). Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of UPbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "UPbeat Music".

Listen in to Chris Cheatham, Vice President Product, Insurance Intelligence of BOLD PENGUIN and Denise Garth, Chief Strategy Officer, Majesco, discuss changes in the insurance industry and opportunities to supercharge your data analysis efforts.

This episode features Chris Cheatham, VP of Product, Insurance Intelligence, Bold Penguin Guest Bio Chris Cheatham is the Vice President of Product at Bold Penguin, where he helps lead the Insurance Intelligence division.  He has been in this position since October 2020.  Bold Penguin is the world's largest commercial insurance exchange, where agents can quote and bind small businesses in record time. In 2020, Bold Penguin was responsible for over 1 million quote starts. Chris sits at the intersection of product and marketing, where he provides feedback and messaging between insurance professionals and Bold Penguin product development. In January 2021, Chris launched the Bold Penguin Agent Council to provide direct feedback between technical leadership and agents utilizing the Bold Penguin Terminal to quote and bind. Prior to Bold Penguin, Chris was the Co-Founder and CEO of RiskGenius, where he created insurance policy review software that has processed over a million insurance clauses with the aid of artificial intelligence. Bold Penguin acquired RiskGenius in October 2020. Before launching his technology business, Chris was an insurance attorney in Washington, D.C. for five years. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kansas and a juris doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin.  Highlights from the Show Chris was struck by the need to understand what was and wasn't covered and what the language in a policy meant from his work as an attorney He sought to bring out what the most common, lowest denominator was across competing policies That was the intention of RiskGenius, and he raised $13 million and hired 30 people along the way to understand insurance coverage by using computers They needed to figure out what the problem was that they needed to solve They tried to do it all, but Chris would have started smaller and put on blinders if he was doing it again because of all the ideas coming at you Budget for his customer vanished for a year, and you can't survive that wait as a startup QBE came to him, having to understand all the wordings and coverage they had through the various acquisitions they had made to rationalize their policy forms Then the shifting focus on small business started to emerge, with more and more online quoting and binding activity That focus is why Bold Penguin has been so successful, and adding RiskGenius to their platform made sense in helping to identify the right coverage or help people select the right coverage One major hold back for the industry is carrier APIs, as many are too complex, limiting or hard to connect with It all comes back to the pipes (connecting different players in the ecosystem) This episode is brought to you by Medallia (Medallia.com), and the book series, The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution, by Bryan Falchuk (future-of-insurance.com). Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com for more details and full show notes. Music courtesy of UPbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "UPbeat Music".

This episode features Jim Albert, Chairman & Co-Founder, Neptune Flood Guest Bio This episode features Katelyn Johnson, Managing Director, AmFam Ventures Katelyn Johnson is a Managing Director at American Family Ventures, a leader in insurtech venture capital. Katelyn focuses on early stage B2B enterprise solutions in the New York, Boston, and Philadelphia markets. She is an active advocate in the entrepreneurial community, having served as a mentor at TechStars, Harvard Business School, MIT, and MassChallenge. Katelyn is currently serving as Executive Director of the Horn Program VC Council at the University of Delaware. An engineer by training, Katelyn earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and started her career as a medical device engineer before attending Harvard Business School.  Highlights from the Show AmFam Ventures started in 2012/2013 as a more traditional CVC with a $50m, balance sheet-based fund, with one of their investments being Ring, who was a unicorn It has evolved since then with their second fund changing from being committed balance sheet funding to a committed pool of capital, with an investment being Bold Penguin, which AmFam recently acquired Now their third fund includes LPs beyond AmFam with $230m in total funding, which started in 2019 They had seen how they can help AmFam by bringing in new ideas and companies to work with, and benefited from AmFam's help on assessing and vetting potential investments, and saw value in expanding that to more carriers and lines of business through additional LPs in fund 3 AmFam made decisions early on to give the Ventures team freedom to do what it needs to do regardless of what AmFam itself would find relevant, for example not having to have a contract with part of AmFam to get an investment Embedded Insurance is a focus for the industry this year, an AFV is putting a lot of focus on Claims They invest in things that are both core and adjacent to insurance Core - brokers, distribution systems Adjacent - insurance can use, but it doesn't have to be only in insurance An adjacent example is Tire Agent, who sells tires online Tires are responsible for a meaningful percent of car accidents, so there's an insurance tie in her But there's also an opportunity to embed insurance into the sale process A focus right now is embedded insurance, which AFV was working on in 2015/2016, and what lead to the creation of Clearcover out of AFV As more InsurTech carriers IPOed, they're being valued on growth multiple, which is very atypical for insurance Now there's a focus on bottomline profitability, so if we can't control the loss ratio, how can we get leaner on the expense side? This episode is brought to you by Medallia (Medallia.com), and the book series, The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution, by Bryan Falchuk (future-of-insurance.com). Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com for more details and full show notes. Music courtesy of UPbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "UPbeat Music".

Ilya Bodner joins us on Security Confidential. Ilya is the found and CEO of Bold Penguin a highly successful technology company serving major insurance companies. Ilya has created a great company and achieved great success. He has received much recognition including business executive of the year and Columbus Business First 40 under 40 Class of 2019. In this episode Ilya discusses: 01:34 Journey from Russia to the CEO of Bold Penguin 05:00 Partner/Co-Founder Relationships 09:03 Three legs of the stool for business success 14:25 Lessons from working with VCs 17:40 How to land your first customer 23:26 Origins of the name Bold Penguin 26:00 Why pick insurance as the prime sector for a tech startup? 28:53 Competing with insurance companies on their own products 32:14 Is cybersecurity a business problem or an IT problem? 35:47 Making cybersecurity accessible to SMBs 36:37 Should cyber insurance be tied to effectivity of implemented controls? 39:40 What does a startup enthusiast do next? 41:25 Career opportunities at Bold Penguin To learn more about Ilya To learn more about Manoj Tandon To watch the videocast To learn more about Bold Penguin To learn more about Dark Rhino Security

Ilya brought a host of good topics to the table. Bold Penguin went from one offshore developer, to one key dev, to one team, to multiple teams, multiple leaders, multiple external teams, to having a complete reboot only to go through it again. Ilya explains the lessons learned along the way.If you’re trying to grow a software startup, you have to understand and adapt your business. Bold Penguin had to figure out if its focus was being a platform, a product, a SaaS company, an enterprise technology solution company, or all of the above. You can check out Bold Penguin here and find Ilya on LinkedIn here.Our lifeboat badge of the week goes to Gibin Ealias, who helped to solve the enternal conundrum: Flex align-items: center not centering.

Ilya brought a host of good topics to the table. Bold Penguin went from one offshore developer, to one key dev, to one team, to multiple teams, multiple leaders, multiple external teams, to having a complete reboot only to go through it again. Ilya explains the lessons learned along the way.If you're trying to grow a software startup, you have to understand and adapt your business. Bold Penguin had to figure out if its focus was being a platform, a product, a SaaS company, an enterprise technology solution company, or all of the above. You can check out Bold Penguin here and find Ilya on LinkedIn here.Our lifeboat badge of the week goes to Gibin Ealias, who helped to solve the enternal conundrum: Flex align-items: center not centering.

You don’t want to miss this episode of FNO: InsureTech, featuring Ilya Bodner, CEO & Founder of Bold Penguin, and Drew Aldrich, Managing Director at American Family Ventures (AmFam Ventures). We have guests from prominent companies making waves in insurance, insuretech, the venture capital world, and much more. Bold Penguin and AmFam Ventures have a unique relationship and perspectives on the industries they represent and serve. Join Ilya, Drew, Rob, & Lee as they discuss: the beginnings of Bold Penguin, the partnership between Bold Penguin and AmFam Ventures; Amazing advice for founders, businesses, VCs, and startups; and much more.

Ilya Bodner is the founder of numerous start-ups and has a unique perspective on innovation. A first-generation Uzbek immigrant, Ilya set his sights on achieving the American dream while paying his way through Ohio State University. His entrepreneurial spirit, one instilled in him as a child, hasn’t slowed down. He joins the Gravity Podcast to discuss his business philosophies, what fuels his passion and his three rules for launching a new company.  What Brett asks: [03:25] Tell me a little bit about your childhood and what shaped you in early life. [06:15] What memories do you have of moving to the United States? [09:55] What was this period in your life like for your parents? [13:10] Was America what you expected at age 10? [22:20] Where does your entrepreneurial spirit come from? [26:45] Tell me a bit about your first entrepreneurial outings. [30:40] How was your college experience? [39:00] Do you prefer launching new business ventures or running operations once they’re established? [48:10] What would you say are the biggest learning experiences that led to you founding Bold Penguin? [52:40] You’ve achieved the American dream. Does it live up to expectations and what’s your next goal? To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://gravityproject.com/ (gravityproject.com) Resources: https://www.boldpenguin.com/about (boldpenguin.com/about) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyabodner/ (linkedin.com/in/ilyabodner) https://twitter.com/ibodner?lang=en (twitter.com/ibodner) Gravity is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

American Family and Bold Penguin are teaming up on an InsurTech adventure. Chip Bacciocco sits down with two of his friends who are bringing these companies together. For more information: Learn more about American Family Learn more about Bold Penguin Learn more about Main Street America Become a Recommended Agent on TrustedChoice.com

On today’s show, we interview Joe Osterfeld, Software Engineer, Bold Penguin who shares how the YEAA internship fast-tracked his career and catapulted him many years ahead of his peers. Back in 2012 when Joe was studying at the Baldwin Wallace University, his friend Mike informed him how he had managed to make $18,000 over the summer as a student painter with YEAA. Joe was immediately intrigued. A meaningful internship where he got the opportunity to build some hardcore foundational skills was exactly what Joe was looking for. And YEAA did not disappoint. Joe ended up running a $65,000 painting business in his first year. And in his second year, as a district manager, he managed and oversaw $300,000 business.  You will learn how YEAA offers college students the opportunity to cultivate their business acumen. And gain experiences that typically mid-level executives gain when they are in their thirties. Joe talks a great deal about how the internship taught him valuable people skills that are holding him in good stead to date. Upon graduation, Joe managed to snag a job at LexisNexis. Over the years, he has transitioned from sales to software development. Currently, Joe is working as a software engineer with Bold Penguin, one of the largest commercial insurance marketplaces in the country. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Building foundational career skills at YEAA Cultivating people skills and how it can fast-track your career  How my YEAA internship helped me secure my dream corporate job And so much more… Resources Young Entrepreneurs Across America

On our latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Katelyn Johnson, Managing Director at American Family Ventures (AmFam Ventures). A lot has changed since we last spoke with Katelyn Johnson (Episode 96, October 9, 2020). Rob and Lee talk catch up with Katelyn to get an update on her newest addition to the family, as well as what’s been happening at AmFam Ventures. Listen in as Katelyn, Rob, and Lee discuss: AmFam Venture’s long-established reputation in VC funding, Katelyn’s insights on the VC world, the renewed growth and popularity of insurance, American Family Insurance’s (parent company of AmFam Ventures) acquisition of Bold Penguin, new areas in insuretech to keep an eye on for innovation, and more.

In this episode of the Team Business podcast, co-hosts Mike Fusco and Ray Ramirez are joined by Marc DeLeonibus, Co-Founder and Director of Bold Penguin. Marc chats about the history of his company, the reason for the name, his background, and the team. Episode Highlights: Marc tells us the history of Bold Penguin and what they do. (6:15) Marc shares where the name Bold Penguin originated. (9:02) Marc shares his background. (11:09) Why did Marc choose the insurance industry? (14:05) How did Marc find the right people to advance the technological side of his business? (15:44) Marc shares how the pandemic has affected his agency. (17:25) What does Bold Penguin's work culture look like in the wake of COVID-19? (19:40) What's next for Bold Penguin? (2:42) Key Quotes: “Penguins, they work together as a team. You always see them in their colonies. They might look slow on the surface, but under the water, they're incredibly fast. And, that's everything that our technology is built around... being fast, efficient, to the point.” - Marc DeLeonibus “I think insurance is absolute. In my opinion, the best business to be in… particularly commercial insurance, because there's so much ability for agents. I can leverage technology now to really get an edge and grow quickly.” - Marc DeLeonibus “Understanding what I think we all understood from early on, is we need to look at what the seats are on the bus, and figure out how to put those people in those right places. Don't sacrifice ever, on people. Make sure every single person is truly an A player that brings a complementary skill set to the team.” - Marc DeLeonibus Resources Mentioned: Marc DeLeonibus LinkedIn Bold Penguin Fusco & Orsini Insurance Services Mike Fusco LinkedIn  Ray Ramirez LinkedIn

This week, I sat down and spoke with the incredible and talented Kelsea

Nationwide is expanding its investment fund that targets high-growth startups building products, services, and technology that can benefit Nationwide customers. Nationwide’s original $100 million fund drew interest from startups looking to partner with Nationwide not only for capital but access to customers, expertise, and its Fortune 100 brand recognition. Nationwide is looking to invest in companies innovating in digital infrastructure, home solutions, living in retirement, small and medium-sized businesses, telematics and fleet management, and cybersecurity and risk. So far, Nationwide’s venture capital team has invested in 25 companies and has helped facilitate 31 partnerships between startups and Nationwide business units. What does this mean? Columbus has already established itself as an insurtech startup hub with recent exits like Root Insurance and Bold Penguin. However, with an extra $250 million in dry powder, Nationwide Ventures has the capital to help boost Columbus fintech and cybersecurity companies potentially adding another industry or two to the city’s startup brand story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

In this episode we speak with Marc DeLeonibus about: 1. The origin of Bold Penguin's name 2. How Bold Penguin can streamline your commercial insurance quoting process. 3. How Bold Penguin can help your agency to obtain carrier appointments with some of the heavy hitters of the industry. If you would like to speak with Marc, please email marc@boldpenguin.com or you can schedule a demo by going to www.boldpenguin.com and clicking the BOOK A DEMO link. As always, if you would like to know what it is like to work with me as a a Financial Advisor, email me at david@parallelfinancial.com or feel free to book an appointment at www.calendly.com/davidpf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financially-covered/message

It's Throwback Thursday here on ITG! We got to interview Amber Wuollet from Bold Penguin when we were just geting video started on the podcast and wanted to make sure that everyone has had the chance to hear and watch such a great interview! Hosts James Benham & Rob Galbraith are joined by Amber Wuollet from Bold Penguin James, Rob & Amber discuss the different aspects of commercial insurance, infrastructure and what Bold Penguin brings to the table. The InsureTech Geek Podcast is brought to you by JBKnowledge. Find us on social media! We're on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow James on Twitter! Subscribe, rate, and comment. As always - Enjoy the Ride & Geek Out!

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#020 – In today’s episode, George and Charlotte discuss some of the acquisitions that have happened in the last few weeks and what that means for independent insurance agents. In 2020, agency merger and acquisitions were up a whopping 20%. And there’s been plenty of activity in other areas of the industry as well. We dive into Applied Systems’ acquisition of EZLynx, Zywave’s acquisition of ITC, American Family’s acquisition of Bold Penguin, and Brown & Brown’s acquisition of CoverHound. Indio Technologies was acquired last year by Applied. We interviewed Ken Wohl of Indio on Episode 3 of our podcast. Also, we explore potential acquisitions for agency owners, including some industries you may not have thought of as potential targets. For full show notes go to:www. Insuranceagencytrendsetters.com/020Be sure to click “subscribe” so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes, including unannounced bonus episodes.

Last week caught us all a bit by surprise. 2 major acquisitions happened in the IA channel. Bold Penguin to American Family Insurance. And EZLynx to Applied. We focus today on the latter. Our big question: does this truly help the independent agent win? 

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Marc DeLeonibus, Co-Founder & Director of IA Terminal at Bold Penguin. Bold Penguin is the insuretech innovator that operates the largest commercial insurance exchange that connects businesses, agents, and carriers to the right quote in record time. They’ve partnered with top brokers and insurers to make underwriting small commercial commercially viable and empowering the connections of all parties involved. Join Marc, Rob, & Lee as they discuss: what is Bold Penguin, empowering commercial insurance, partners, and parties involved; the importance of the insurance agent, the impact of COVID-19 on commercial insurance, and more.

Warner Moore is a strategic executive leader and manager with a background in technology and information security. Warner Moore is the founder of the cybersecurity strategy firm Gamma Force. Through Gamma Force, Warner serves as a virtual CISO for clients that include Deep Lens and Smart Columbus and advises startups. He has focused his career in working with entrepreneurial growth organizations where technology is their business and product, organizations like CoverMyMeds and Bold Penguin. Warner's work has resulted in security and privacy capabilities for them and numerous other organizations across industries. Furthermore, Warner has an accomplished record of building high performing teams who embrace DevOps culture and practices. In this episode of Dark Rhino Security's Security Confidential discusses the role of the CISO, using risk a guiding factor in build an effective information security program, threat hunting, innovation in cybersecurity, and much more. He is joined by Host Manoj Tandon who is the Chief Sales Strategy Officer and EVP at Dark Rhino Security. Any CISO or cybersecurity practitioner, board member, or CXO would benefit greatly from Warner's thoughts especially in the light of the breach at Fireeye and the US Federal Government involving solarwinds. The videocast for this episode can be found https://youtu.be/2iI4ziP1Vt8 To learner more about Warner Moore To learn more about Dark Rhino Security To learn more about Manoj Tandon To contact Warner Moore please email kathy@gammaforce.io

Chris Cheatham is a lawyer who transformed into an entrepreneur focusing on AIML enabled insurance policy review software. He stumbled into starting his own company after experiencing laborious manual document reviews. His initial product of claims review SW was enhanced to become insurance policy review SW with AIML. His company Risk Genius was recently acquired by BOLD Penguin. The episode not only covers the specifics of data labelling, AIML models that relate to the insurance industry but also his entrepreneurial journey.

On this special edition of FNO: News, we talk with Chris Cheatham,   VP of Product, Insurance Intelligence at Bold Penguin, on RiskGenius' acquisition by Bold Penguin. If any agents are interested in previewing the T2 Terminal, the new retail agency platform at Bold Penguin, contact Chris at chris@riskgenius.com.  

Hosts James Benham & Rob Galbraith are joined by Amber Wuollet from Bold Penguin James, Rob & Amber discuss the different aspects of commercial insurance, infrastructure and what Bold Penguin brings to the table. The InsureTech Geek Podcast is brought to you by JBKnowledge. Find us on social media! We're on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow James on Twitter! Subscribe, rate, and comment. As always - Enjoy the Ride & Geek Out!

Communicate, communicate, communicate. In times of crisis, you can’t share information enough. Ilya Bodner, founder and CEO of insuretech company Bold Penguin, explains the importance of over-communication with your employees, investors and clients in challenging times, as well as how he went from peacetime leader to war-time general.

Next episode in the #glowpodcastnetwork series we chat with Amber Wuollet, who's the Director of Marketing at innovative insurance company, Bold Penguin. We talk about what types of insurance that you need as a small business owner, why it's so important and what you need to do to in the cases you need to actually use the insurance. She also talks about how she balances commuting to another state weekly for work and being a working mom. Find her company here:https://www.boldpenguin.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

On this week's episode Olivia gets to nerd out with Amber Wuollet.  Amber is the Director of Marketing for Bold Penguin AND self-proclaimed Nerdiest Insurance Nerd!  Amber found a passion early on in her insurance career and brings that energy to everything she does whether at work for Bold Penguin or creating content for InsNerds.In this episode Olivia and Amber dive into life and career:8:30 - Why she fell in love with insurance early in her career11:55 - Connecting with Bold Penguin17:00 - The importance of creating a nurturing community in the insurance industry22:45 - How leaders in her life have shaped her career29:30 - The value of having a solid network36:30 - The lessons that can be found in uncomfortable momentsAnd much, much more!Connect with Amber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-wuollet/       

I chat with Amber Woulett, Director of Marketing of Bold Penguin and also YouTube host of The Insurance Nerdery. We talk about the InsurTech movement, how insurance agents aren’t going anywhere; not matter how many drones try to take over! And how her work helps small businesses grow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aboveandbelow/support

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/Ilya Bodner, was an immigrant to the US from Uzbekistan. Growing up around his farther's sewing company and his Uncle's cab firm, entrepreneurship was in Ilya's blood.Ilya now runs Bold Penguin, a breakthrough start-up in the insurance industry, transforming the value chain with their digital platform.In this episode, we talk:- Lessons from start-up failures before his breakthrough- The importance of wise counsel- Why team trust is so importantEnjoy and have an awesome weekend.Best,RichardLinks:boldpenguin.com 

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/Ilya Bodner, was an immigrant to the US from Uzbekistan. Growing up around his farther's sewing company and his Uncle's cab firm, entrepreneurship was in Ilya's blood.Ilya now runs Bold Penguin, a breakthrough start-up in the insurance industry, transforming the value chain with their digital platform.In this episode, we talk:- Lessons from start-up failures before his breakthrough- The importance of wise counsel- Why team trust is so importantEnjoy and have an awesome weekend.Best,RichardLinks:boldpenguin.com 

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/Ilya Bodner, was an immigrant to the US from Uzbekistan. Growing up around his farther's sewing company and his Uncle's cab firm, entrepreneurship was in Ilya's blood.Ilya now runs Bold Penguin, a breakthrough start-up in the insurance industry, transforming the value chain with their digital platform.In this episode, we talk:- Lessons from start-up failures before his breakthrough- The importance of wise counsel- Why team trust is so importantEnjoy and have an awesome weekend.Best,RichardLinks:boldpenguin.com 

Ilya Bodner, founder and CEO of Bold Penguin, joins me in crossing the inviolable line of the insurance business – NEVER talk about insurance!   Relax, we won’t be discussing coverages. We are going to talk, however, of an industry that embraces change slower than a snail migrating from Bolivia to the Caspian Sea. We’ll learn how Ilya’s company is drastically shrinking the time it normally takes for commercial brokers to quote coverage for small businesses.   If you’re in the insurance business as a broker or know someone who is, this is definitely worth a listen!   Visit Bold Penguin HERE:

Summary: John Young is the CFO for BOLD PENGUIN, an insurance focused startup. Prior to BOLD PENGUIN, John garnered extensive experience as the CFO for several other technology startups such as Nikola Labs, SestraSystems, Micropact, RedCloud Security, and more. He’s also an alumni of The Ohio State University! Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:42) Small Biz …

The final installment talking about #ITC2019 what was learned and experienced.  This episodes features guests from GIC, IBM, Life.io, Core Logic, Hover, Anthemis and Bold Penguin.  Trying to make sense of what is at Insuretech Connect is hard at the best of times but after talking to many people it seems a general theme and idea emerged.  Using technology and services to reduce friction points to improve and expand the customer experience on the front and back end.   Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Wrap we discuss Urban Meyer getting into the restaurant business, Polaris getting into the Food Hall movement, and Bold Penguin getting a whole lot of VC money.

This week on The Wrap we discuss Urban Meyer getting into the restaurant business, Polaris getting into the Food Hall movement, and Bold Penguin getting a whole lot of VC money.

Ep 03: Ron Glozman, CEO, Chisel AI talks with Ilya Bodner, CEO, Bold Penguin about mastering the Insurer - Insurtech tango. While large insurance companies and small insurtech startups are strange dance partners, the fact is that they need each other to drive innovation and digital transformation at the pace that the market and insurance customers demand. Ron and Ilya provide practice advice on how to strike the right partnership rhythm to avoid common stumbles. Follow Chisel AI: website: www.chisel.ai LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ChiselAI Twitter: twitter.com/chiselai Facebook:www.facebook.com/ChiselAI

Elio Harmon and Ilya Bodner discuss his immigrant roots, early business failures and how Bold Penguin is creating a revolution in the insurance industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

Ilya Bodner Founder at Bold Penguin is interviewed in this episode. Bold Penguin helps businesses, agents, and carriers streamline the commercial insurance experience. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to become a featured co-author in one of Adam's upcoming books: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/coauthor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

Check out the latest episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, where I speak with Ilya Bodner, Chief Executive Officer of Bold Penguin, an InsurTech that help businesses, agents, and carriers streamline the commercial insurance experience.  On this episode, we discuss: Connecting carriers, agents and customers to streamline the quoting and issuance process Balancing efficiency,Read More

Jason Cass and Ryan Hanley got together around Thanksgiving for a special Facebook live event that was so good we turned it into a two-part podcast!  Previously at Agency Nation before making the move to Bold Penguin, Ryan has become a key voice in insurance and marketing. We hear Ryan go through the process of finding his "thing" and what he should do next in his career. Jason and Ryan also talk about marketing and what it takes to be an independent agent.

The Council's Rob Boyce is interviewing a series of attendees at the 2018 InsureTech Connect Conference. Up first is Bold Penguin.

If there was ever an episode that agents needed to listen to, especially commercial agents...it’s this one. The guys sit down with Ryan Hanley from Bold Penguin and talk about it’s innovative, game-changing platform for commercial insurance producers. The guys also talk about the future of the insurance industry and Ryan gives them an interesting perspective on what he thinks is going to be the great disrupter in the industry. Resources: Boldpenguin.com Agencynation.com   About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and dedicated to agents by agents. Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers discuss all aspects of becoming an insurance agent and give real-life examples of their experiences in all aspects of hiring, sales and the day-to-day reality of running your own successful insurance agency. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

This episode is sponsored by IA Path - Unlocking Your Adjusting Superpowers. Go to https://iapath.com In this episode of Profiles in Risk, I spoke with Marc DeLeonibus from Bold Penguin. We discussed the origins of the company, the technology required to handle a digitial marketplace and how an insurtech startup thinks about hiring and retaining young talent. CONNECT WITH MARC DELEONIBUS:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcdeleonibus/ Bold Penguin HomePage: https://www.boldpenguin.com/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:My Profiles in Risk Episode with Ilya Bodner: https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/529389-episode-18-ilya-bodner-founder-of-bold-penguin ProsperWorks CRM (now called Copper): https://www.copper.com/ Just Call Cloud-Based Phone Support: https://justcall.io/ Wunderlist Task Software: https://www.wunderlist.com/ BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY : Principals by Ray Dalio: https://amzn.to/2OgfzkR Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh of Zappos: https://amzn.to/2vpfggi Unmarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner by Dean Karnazes: https://amzn.to/2LWyjZX SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar

Summary: Ilya Bodner is a first generation immigrant & a serial entrepreneur with a life vision to simply “build something bigger than himself”. With a goal like that, you can imagine he’s been a part of some really special companies over his life thus far. He graduated from tOSU, started as an insurance agent, and …

Show Notes: Ilya Bodner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyabodner/ Bold Penguin: http://boldpenguin.com/ #InsuranceSafari

Ilya Bodner, co-founder of Bold Penguin, joins Agency Nation Radio for chat about insurance technology improving the independent agent customer experience. No all insurtech is being built to "Disrupt" the independent agency channel. Bold Penguin is a company looking to help independent agents harness technology and grow their commercial book of business. In this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we learn more...

Ilya Bodner, co-founder of Bold Penguin, joins Agency Nation Radio for chat about insurance technology improving the independent agent customer experience. No all insurtech is being built to "Disrupt" the independent agency channel. Bold Penguin is a company looking to help independent agents harness technology and grow their commercial book of business. In this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we learn more...

Co-founder Ilya Bodner joins David Wolf to talk about his latest insurance industry startup, Bold Penguin. The platform is designed to make the commercial insurance business simpler and more efficient for Clients, Agents and Carriers. For more information: www.boldpenguin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices