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Bitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185

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With early backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a $40M Series A led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital, Meanwhile is revolutionizing life insurance with Bitcoin-denominated policies. Co-Founder Zac Townsend explains how digital currency and modern tech are making life insurance more accessible — while solving the industry’s legacy system problems. Zac also shares insights on fundraising, working with high-profile investors, and why podcasting builds credibility in the crypto space.

Inside This Episode:
  • How Meanwhile built a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company — and manages risk
  • Why traditional life insurance carriers fail at tech innovation
  • Bitcoin’s role in global insurance accessibility and trust
  • Launching a modern insurance startup with a lean team
  • Balancing crypto innovation with insurance regulation
    • Chapters:

    00:14 – Bitcoin Life Insurance: Philosophy & Mission

    05:18 – Podcasting as a Trust-Building Tool
    07:52 – How Traditional Insurers Respond to Bitcoin
    14:13 – From Crypto Innovation to Insurance Disruption
    18:33 – Fundraising with Framework, Polychain & Altman
    25:34 – Underwriting & Tech: Meanwhile’s Competitive Edge
    32:33 – Building a Modern Insurance Company from Scratch
    38:07 – Bitcoin vs. Traditional Life Insurance Products
    45:36 – Aligning with Clients: Product & Philosophy
    48:17 – Where Meanwhile Is Headed Next
    54:25 – How to Learn More & Connect

    Zac Townsend & Meanwhile
    • Meanwhile.bm
    • Zac on X
    • Crunchbase
    • Recently raised $40 million Series A co-led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital

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        • Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network and a KazSource brand.

        Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:

        x.com/eric_kaz
        linkedin.com/in/erickasimov

        Credits:

        Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

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