In my many discussions with space founders I have found that knowledge of and attention on how to handle insurance and risk issues as a startup is missing. When I met with NY Life agent and financial services professional Domenic Battistella, I knew we had to get this important yet easy-to-miss information out to founders. Domenic is also the lead community organizer and sponsor for 1 Million Cups RTP, and a chef.  

Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Domenic Battistella:

what are some of the primary insurance and risk management concerns that founders should be aware of?

what does Key Person insurance mean and why should startup companies focus on this?

what does Directors & Officers Liability (D&O) mean and what does it cover?

what are the four exit strategies and what should founders be considering about them the moment they decide to open their business?

when should founders be thinking about benefits?

how did you find yourself in this speciality?   

Contact info for Domenic Battistella: 

Financial Services Professional Agent, New York Life Insurance Company 

Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency  

4140 Parklake Ave. Suite 450 Raleigh, NC 27612  

Phone 919-443-9320  

Book an appointment http://calendly.com/dbattistella 

email [email protected]   

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