LFP267 – Building a fintech ground up – the playbook for launching an InsurTech, w/ Alistair Heggie

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSNW5yhQhq8

In this insightful episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we sit down with Alistair Hegge, co-founder of DA Insured, to explore the challenges and opportunities of building a FinTech startup in the rapidly evolving digital asset insurance market.

Alistair shares his journey in launching DA Insured, an insure-tech company bridging the gap between Web3 and traditional insurance. He highlights the importance of product validation, automation, and AI in streamlining operations and scaling a fintech business. The conversation delves into the unique challenges of insuring digital assets, the role of partnerships in navigating emerging markets, and the future of tokenisation and regulation in the space.

The episode also covers essential startup insights, including strategic decision-making, continuous product refinement, and the importance of understanding client needs. Alistair offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the fintech and insure-tech landscape.

Topics Covered:
• The journey of building DA Insured and entering the insure-tech space
• How digital asset insurance is evolving in the Web3 ecosystem
• The importance of product validation for startup success
• Using AI to automate the go-to-market for 200 target clients
• The role of partnerships in establishing credibility in emerging markets
• Continuous iteration and refinement in product development
• How client interviews help shape and improve fintech offerings
• The current challenges and future potential of insuring digital assets
• The necessity of a solid incident response plan for trust and recovery
• Trends in tokenisation and regulatory advancements in the digital asset space

Tune in to discover how FinTech innovation and insure-tech solutions are shaping the future of digital assets and financial protection.

Learn More:
Tony Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tclark100/
The London Fintech Podcast: https://londonfintechpodcast.com
Alistair Hegge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-heggie/
DA Insured: https://dainsured.com/