In episode 26 of Venture Everywhere, Angela Prince, former CEO of Climb Credit, founder of Orchard (acquired by Kabbage), and LP of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Sam Hodges, co-founder and CEO of Vouch – a tech-driven commercial insurance business. Vouch’s platform offers digital insurance coverage that can be activated swiftly to ensure a seamless experience from the initial sign up process to handling claims. Prior to Vouch, Sam co-founded and built the US business for Funding Circle, a global marketplace for small business loans. With two decades of entrepreneurship and investment under his belt, Sam has effectively positioned the company as a disruptive force in commercial insurance by using technology to meet the distinct needs of startups and high-growth businesses.
In this episode, you will hear:
● Vouch's focus on insuring startups and assisting entrepreneurs in managing their crucial risks.
● The need for product evolution and broadening service offerings to cater diverse company sizes and types.
● Vouch’s potential in the commercial property and casualty insurance market, with opportunities for innovation and distribution.
● Understanding different stages of businesses and the company culture to thrive.
● Addressing AI-specific risks for companies and ensuring appropriate insurance coverage and risk management.
Learn more about Sam Hodges | Vouch
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/samhodges Website: https://www.vouch.us/
Learn more about Angela Prince | Everywhere Ventures and Climb Credit
Website: http://everywhere.vc/ and https://climbcredit.com/students Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/angela-galardi-ceresnie
Vouching for Founders: Angela Prince with Sam Hodges