EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 45 MIN
#127 Zac Townsend, Meanwhile - Innovating Life Insurance with Bitcoin
from Alt Funds Network · host Zac Townsend, Mike Schroeder, Skyler Steinke
Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇 https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Zac Townsend:Twitter: @zactownsend, @meanwhilelife LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zactownsend Website: https://meanwhile.bm/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Alt Funds Network Podcast00:02 Meet Zach Townsend: Co-Founder and CEO of Meanwhile00:18 The Concept of Bitcoin-Denominated Life Insurance01:08 Bitcoin Life Insurance: Regulatory and Market Insights01:31 Diving into Bitcoin Life Insurance Benefits03:02 Zach's Journey: From FinTech to Bitcoin Life Insurance06:34 The Genesis of Meanwhile: A Bitcoin Life Insurance Company10:27 Understanding the Product and Its Users17:15 Mechanics of Bitcoin Life Insurance Policies21:32 Starting an Insurance Company: Challenges and Insights22:21 Choosing Bermuda for Insurance Approval23:09 Launching the First Policies23:44 Raising Capital and Investing in Bitcoin25:35 Custody and Security Measures27:22 Lending Bitcoin and Managing Risks34:24 Tax Implications and Policy Loans42:00 Future Roadmap and Expansion Plans43:57 Conclusion and Contact Information Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
What this episode covers
Background: Zac Townsend is the Founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company, reimagining how we protect and pass down wealth in a digital age. Description: Join hosts Mike Schroeder and Skyler Steinke as they sit down with Zach Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. In this episode, Zach delves into his background in FinTech, the inception of Meanwhile, and how the company navigates the intersection of traditional life insurance and Bitcoin. Learn about the company's regulatory journey, customer base, investment strategies, and the unique benefits of holding life insurance in Bitcoin. Zach also discusses the challenges of starting an insurance company, the role of custodians, tax implications, and future roadmaps for Meanwhile. If you're interested in Bitcoin, life insurance, or both, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Visit Meanwhile.fm to learn more and get started with Bitcoin-denominated life insurance.
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