On this episode, Socotra CEO Dan Woods is talking to Buckle’s CEO Martin Young and President Dustin Walsey. Buckle is an inclusive digital financial services platform serving the rising middle class and providers to the gig economy.

 

Martin and Dustin talk about the founding ethos behind Buckle, the insurance needs within the gig economy, and how projects like Buckle are addressing these demands at a high level (3:23). They discuss the different functions of rideshare companies (10:55), and how Buckle got started (13:12).

 

Martin and Dustin go on to talk about why they chose to work with multiple carriers (22:54), how they work with MGAs today (24:53), and how they avoid competing with their partners (28:20). Martin and Dustin also talk to Dan about some common problems they see with early MGAs, and share some advice (29:20).

 

Finally, Martin and Dustin talk about how the rideshare industry has changed over the years and what is to come (35:55).

 

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