The Nassau Reimagine Podcast
by Nassau Financial Group
In February of 2019, Nassau Financial Group founded an incubator called Nassau Reimagine to accelerate Hartford's Insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of talent to the city and state. Today, we help speed Hartford's transformation as an incubator for insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of Insurtech talent to the city and state. We provide a free, convenient, and supportive environment for founders to develop strong business relationships with Nassau and other insurance carriers in the area. In this show, we will be interviewing those people driving change in Hartford and beyond. We will interview startups in our program, influencers in our community, and visitors from around the world.
Episodes
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143 - Building What's Next: How Hartford Interns are Shaping the Future
Earlier this month, Nassau had the pleasure of hosting the annual HYPE x Nassau Summer Intern Mixer & Intern Networking Experience, bringing together next-generation talent from across the Hartford region for an evening focused on connection, networking, and community. We spoke with several of...
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142 Reaching Early Career Talent: Social Media, AI, and the Future of Work
If your talent strategy still relies on traditional channels, you're already behind. In this episode of the Nassau Reimagine Podcast, Lauren LaChance Zevetchin, Executive Director of HYPE Hartford, shares how young professionals discover information, build community, and think about AI in the...
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141 - The Future of Insurance in Connecticut | Innovation, Insurtech, and Industry Leadership
Connecticut has long been known as the Insurance Capital of the World, but the industry is evolving faster than ever. In this special "State of the State" episode, host Laura Dinan Haber is joined by Susan Winkler, VP and Executive Director, CT Insurance and Financial Services, and Connecticut...
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140 - Visibility Gets Attention. Trust Earns Opportunity. Featuring Conor Geary
What does it mean to be the front door to an experience? In this episode of the Nassau Reimagine Podcast, Laura Dinan Haber sits down with Conor Geary, widely known as GameDayConor—a trusted in-game host for some of New England's most recognizable sports brands. Conor lives at the intersection of...
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139 The Next-Gen Opportunity: Modernizing Insurance for Tomorrow
Insurance is more than a product — it's a stabilizing force that helps people recover, manage uncertainty, and build stronger futures. In this episode, Deputy Commissioner Jared Kosky, Connecticut Insurance Department, and Laurissa Berk, Director, Global & Experiential Education, UConn School of...
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138 The Business of Innovation: Translating ITC Momentum into Action
In this episode, Laura Dinan Haber sits down with Susan Winkler, VP and Executive Director of Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services (CT IFS), to unpack key takeaways from InsureTech Connect (ITC) Vegas—one of the world's largest gathering of insurance innovators. Together, they explore how...
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137 Capital Currents: Where the Money is Flowing in Insurtech and Fintech with Galen Shaffer & Brittany Clements
In this episode of the Nassau Reimagine Podcast, host Laura Dinan Haber speaks with Galen Shaffer and Brittany Clements about the shifting landscape of Insurtech and the forces driving its evolution. They examine today's bifurcated funding environment, where mega-funds dominate and AI-focused...
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136 Connecting the Next Generation: How Hartford Interns Are Shaping What's Next
In this episode, special guest host Anthony Massaro shares highlights from the HYPE × Nassau Intern Mixer, a summer networking event that brought together over 100 interns and young professionals from more than 24 companies across the Hartford region. Held at Nassau Financial Group and hosted in...
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135 Quantum Leap: Unlocking the Future with Industry Collaboration
In this episode, we explore the world of quantum technologies with experts from UConn and QuantumCT. Led by Mike DiDonato, UConn Tech Park Business Development Manager and QuantumCT Project Manager; Sanguthevar Rajasekaran, Department Head of Computer Science and Engineering and Board of Trustees...
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134 Senior Health, Wealth, & AgeTech Unveiled: Inside the Retiretech & Medicarians 2024 Event
Dive into the heart of the action at the 2024 Medicarians & Retiretech event in Vegas! Explore exclusive insights from this year's conference, covering the future of health and wealth. Join us as we interview top industry leaders, delving into technology-driven advancements, human connections…
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133 Navigating Retirement Futures: Unveiling the Investment Horizons of 2024
That Annuity Show x Re/Imagine Podcast In this episode, we delve into the dynamic landscape of annuities and retirement markets, exploring the promising opportunities of 2024 amidst the evolving Retiretech scene. Join moderator Doug Roth of CT Innovations and industry experts Ray Jang from...
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132 Retiretech Vegas 2024: Unveiling the Future of Retirement Innovation
Join us for an exclusive peek into the heart of retirement innovation at RetiretechTM Vegas 2024. Hosted by Laura Dinan Haber and Paul Tyler, this podcast episode takes you straight to the bustling streets of Las Vegas, where the retiretech community is thriving in its third year! From...
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131 AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing in Insurance
The latest Nassau Re/Imagine Podcast episode explores the crucial steps in integrating AI and machine learning into businesses: from pilot programs to seizing opportunities and fostering experimentation. Join us in this insightful discussion recorded during Hartford Innovation Week, where we…
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130 Building For Equity: Meet the Girls For Technology Program Finalists
Welcome to this exciting podcast episode recapping the Building For Equity culminating pitch event hosted by Girls For Technology on August 3rd in Hartford, CT. Special edition host, Tisa Rabun-Marshall, will take you through the highlights of this unforgettable evening. Picture this: a vibrant...
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129 Advancing Digital Capabilities and Retiretech with Jack Sharry, LifeYield
In this episode we discuss Nassau Financial Group's recent partnership with LifeYield, and how it will lead to innovative solutions in retiretech. Nassau will integrate LifeYield's "Social Security+ with Income Layers" application into its retiretech toolbox for use by independent producers. Jack...
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128 Generative AI and the Future of the Insurance Industry
In this episode of The Re/Imagine Podcast, we discuss the role of AI in the insurance industry. Neeraja Rasmussen, Founder, Spyglaz, discusses the potential for AI to improve efficiencies in the value chain of insurance, from underwriting to claims to servicing to distribution. She focuses on the...
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127 TalentBridge23: The Mentorship Mix
We are excited to announce the release of episode four of the TalentBridge23 limited series! Mentorship is valuable at all levels and can be sought from a wide range of individuals, not just those with impressive titles. Listen to gain insights from business leaders as they discuss how to seek…
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126 The Future of Business: How Innovation Can Drive Success with Bobbie Collies
In the latest episode of the Nassau Re/Imagine Podcast, we sit down with Bobbie Collies, Chief Growth Officer at Coterie Insurance, to explore the topic of innovation and how it can impact the way we approach business. During the episode, Collies shares her insights on how to help people change...
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125 Redefining Longevity Intelligence with LiST
Yaacov Goldenhersh, co-founder & CEO of LiST joined us to discuss redefining longevity intelligence. LiST's AI platform for medical underwriting combined with its risk-modeling software provides its partners with opportunities to achieve better outcomes in the longevity-linked product market....
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124 TalentBridge23: Celebrating Spectacular Failures
In many cases, the advice we receive early in our careers influences every stage of our professional journey. Listen to learn why you should be picking up marbles, regularly updating your resume, and setting your bar higher than others set for you. Tune in to hear their stories and gain insight...
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123 TalentBridge23: Components for Success
We are excited to announce the release of episode two of the TalentBridge23 limited series! Our guests shared their insights and experiences on the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid pace of technology, and offered advice on how to make the most of the opportunities available.…
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122 TalentBridge23: Building The Foundation
We're proud to announce the launch of TalentBridge23, a six-month incubator program focused on supporting a select group of innovative startups, cultivating CT talent, and building deep relationships with leading insurance carriers. In this limited series, we will speak with the university...
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121 The Upside of Uncertainty with Nathan Furr
Uncertainty drives innovation, but it can also be challenging to navigate. Nathan Furr, a professor of strategy and innovation, and author of the bestselling book, The Upside of Uncertainty, joins us to discuss how we can learn to embrace uncertainty and use it to our advantage. He earned his…
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120 Skillsets of Success for Creatives and Entrepreneurs with Astrid Baumgardner
The competition to be the first chair in the orchestra is a lot like pitching to raise VC funding. Competition is fierce, and perfectionism runs deep. So how do you break free of a fixed mindset to create future success? Astrid Baumgardner, Author, Yale Professor, Coach, and Trainer, joins us to...
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119 How To Transform The Claims Space with Connor Atchison & Bobbie Shrivastav
Two claims experts join us to connect the dots and explore opportunities within this space. Connor Atchison, CEO of Wisedocs, and Bobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder and COO Benekiva, recognize claims as a force multiplier and avenue of innovation. Do you? There is a whole new generation of digitally...
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118 Be Your Own VC with James Benham
James Benham returns as the newly minted author of Be Your Own VC. James is the CEO of JBKnowledge, TerraClaim, and Smart Compliance. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs who taught him firsthand how to create success. He has done the hard work and wants to share the lessons that matter most....
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117 Running Towards Climate Risk with InnSure
The world is facing catastrophic consequences as a direct result of climate change. Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director, and Stephanie Simon, Head of Partnerships at InnSure, join us to discuss how InnSure is incentivizing bold and decisive action by the industry to help combat this threat. We...
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116 - Protecting Your Income with Hadi Radwan
Serial entrepreneur and venture builder, Hadi Radian, shares his advice for entrepreneurs who are just starting out and for those looking to take their business to the next level. Listen and learn how he and the team at Asteya are working to make income insurance accessible to everyone…
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115 Orchestrating Financial Planning Solutions For Advisors with Sheryl O'Connor and Steve Kellar
Sheryl O'Connor and Steve Kellar join us to discuss how IncomeConductor – a proprietary, time-segmented, online tool empowers advisors, firms, and individuals internationally to plan for retirement more simply, more accurately, and more reliably. We discuss how to change client focus from...
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114 Why No Code Is The Best Code with Vinod Kachroo
Transformation. Acceleration. Solutions. The next wave of technology is here - helping transform and enable the insurance industry. Vinod Kachroo, CEO at Innoveo, joins us to talk state of the industry, insurtechs, and why no code is the best code. Listen and learn how the work Innoveo is helping...
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113 Accelerating Profitable Innovation with Mark Stender
In a sea of thousands of insurtechs, how can you discover those who can help create new experiences and solutions? From a front-row seat to the evolution in insurance technology to the recent acquisition of his company, industry veteran, Mark Stender, CEO of Intellagents, a Fatbrain AI Company,...
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112 The Future of Events with Allie Greene and Chip McCabe
Events are more important than ever. People are coming back together, seeking meaningful, shared experiences. In this episode, we spoke with Allie Greene, Co-Founder & VP; of Throwing Star Collective, and Chip McCabe, Director of Placemaking & Events, Hartford Business Improvement District.…
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111 Special Edition: ITC 2022 Microcasts
Over the course of three days, over 9,000 people in the insurance and insurtech industry convened in Las Vegas to showcase new innovations, learn how to increase productivity and reduce costs, and ultimately enrich the lives of policyholders. For us, #ITC2022 was about reconnecting in person with...
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110 The Joy Experiment - Creating Cities That Innovate
In this episode, Paul Kalbfleisch and Jackie Mandyck discuss how cities foster innovation and what that means to advance innovation in the insurance ecosystem and our community. Innovators and creatives benefit from the ability to collaborate and mash together. Listen to learn how the design and...
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109 The Anthropology of Innovation with Byron Reese
The Anthropology of Innovation with Byron Reese This week we spoke with futurist, entrepreneur, and author Byron Reese about the anthropology of innovation and the transformative effect of technology on the workplace and on society at large. Plug in and learn about, Stories, Dice, and Rocks That...
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108 Using AI to Make Unbiased Plan Decisions with Mark Seghers
Mark Seghers, CEO, and Co-Founder of Inspire Health Tech join Paul Tyler, CMO, Nassau Financial Group, and Laura Dinan Haber, Innovation Program Manager, Nassau Re/Imagine to discuss the use of artificial intelligence as a tool to provide unbias information in order to gain valuable insight into...
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107 Reinventing Core Advisor Software
Session 6: Core Advisor Software "Reshaping the Retirement Conversation with Better Advisor Software" Developing a thoughtful, thorough retirement plan today requires increasingly specialized expertise in needs analysis, risk assessment, product selection, Social Security optimization, health…
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106 - Addressing Climate Change Through Annuities
Climate change promises to impact more than the property & casualty sector. The Department of Labor recently released a "Request for Information on Possible Agency Actions to Protect Life Savings and Pensions from Threats of Climate-Related Financial Risk." Home equity comprises a major part of...
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105 Keeping More Connected Seniors Safe
Session 4: Risk Management "Keeping More Connected Seniors Safe" Prior to the pandemic, seniors proved to be the highest growing user segment for Facebook. As a result of the pandemic, they now know how to use a variety of video conference tools like Zoom and FaceTime. They search the Internet...
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104 Evolving Our Products In The Next Five Years
Nassau Re/Imagine Retiretech Forum Session 3: Product Innovation "How Will Key Product Categories Evolve over the Next Five Years?" Product innovation has only accelerated over the last five years. FIAs and RILAs have stormed to the center of most individual carrier's product agendas. The SECURE...
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103 Moving Service Functions from the Call Center to the App Store
Retiretech Forum Session 2: Service & Operations "Moving Service Functions from the Call Center to the App Store" We still primarily serve our customers in a business model defined by answering inbound phone calls, managing forms, and opening lock boxes. However, the entire world, including...
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102 Starting Retirement Planning Discussions in an Increasingly Distracted World
Nassau Re/Imagine Retiretech Forum Panel 1: Sales & Marketing "Starting Retirement Planning Discussions in an Increasingly Distracted World" Retirement planning is a critical need for millions of Americans. However, it's never been harder than it is today to start that important conversation.…
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101 Innovation & CX with Scott Campbell
CX and the art of storytelling have the power to motivate internal and external stakeholders. Done well, you can create value. Done poorly, and you may become the next meme. So how do you effectively harness that power to make external sales, build brand value, or sell innovative ideas inside a...
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100 A New Way To Think With Roger L. Martin
We're here today to talk about Roger's latest book, A New Way To Think, and explore how to drive innovation inside corporations. Roger L. Martin is a professor of Strategic Management, Emeritus at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, where he also served as Dean. In 2017...
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099 Innovation in Senior Health with Martin Pazzani
Today we are continuing the conversation about innovation in senior health. From CMO at Bally Fitness to serial entrepreneur; Martin Pazzani joins us to share his focus on reinventing the fitness business as upstream preventive healthcare. The question has now become: are you going to die too…
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098 Medicarians - Improving Senior Health
We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the…
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097 Medicarians - Customer Creation
We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the…
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096 Medicarians - Future of Distribution
We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the…
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095 Better Serving Families in Need With Justin O'Keefe
In this episode, we welcome Justin O'Keefe, CEO & Founder, MAPP - The Memorial Asset Protection Plan. Through hands-on and intentional planning, Memorial Asset Protection Plan helps transition assets from one generation to the next after the loss of a loved one. Money lives and it will go...
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094 Leading Corporate Innovation Post Pandemic with Paul Bailo
Innovation is key to the survival of humankind. The ability to adapt and change. So why is it that most humans fear change? In this episode, we welcome Paul Bailo, Chief Executive Officer of PIP Consulting Group by day, professor by night, author, and social entrepreneur. Join us as we discuss...
About this show
In February of 2019, Nassau Financial Group founded an incubator called Nassau Reimagine to accelerate Hartford's Insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of talent to the city and state. Today, we help speed Hartford's transformation as an incubator for insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of Insurtech talent to the city and state. We provide a free, convenient, and supportive environment for founders to develop strong business relationships with Nassau and other insurance carriers in the area. In this show, we will be interviewing those people driving change in Hartford and beyond. We will interview startups in our program, influencers in our community, and visitors from around the world.
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