Breach

Episode 3 of the Founders by LightShed Ventures podcast, hosted by LightShed Ventures, titled "Breach" was published on May 17, 2024 and runs 45 minutes.

May 17, 2024 ·45m · Founders by LightShed Ventures

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Summary

Breach Eyhab Aejaz is CEO of Breach Insurance, a global insurance underwriter addressing the insurance gap in the crypto space. Breach creates regulated solutions for both enterprises and individuals. With deep insurance and crypto expertise, as well as proprietary technology, Breach is pioneering industry-first solutions that serve as critical risk management tools for the underserved trillion dollar digital asset market. [02:15] What is Breach? [03:28] How did the idea for Breach come about? [08:15] Why did you choose to start a crypto business in 2018, on the heels of a significant market downturn? [12:13] How did your experience navigating the downturn in the crypto market in 2018 shape your approach and strategies in your business today? [14:25] What exactly does Breach insure in the digital asset space? [19:12] What does Breach not insure? [20:15] Who is Breach’s end customer? [23:10] What is Breach’s go-to market strategy? [27:23] Who is the competition? [29:30] Why would an institution choose Breach? [31:38] What does the regulatory landscape look like? [33:44] How does Breach’s product differ from traditional insurance providers? [35:30] Does crypto scare people away from investing in this industry? [38:00] How challenging is it to underwrite crypto with minimal historical information? [39:33] Does your underwriting model provide a competitive advantage? [41:15] What are you doing in Abu Dhabi at Hub71 and how will that help accelerate the business? [43:58] Do you know who Reuben Feffer is?

Episode Description

Breach

Eyhab Aejaz is CEO of Breach Insurance, a global insurance underwriter addressing the insurance gap in the crypto space. Breach creates regulated solutions for both enterprises and individuals. With deep insurance and crypto expertise, as well as proprietary technology, Breach is pioneering industry-first solutions that serve as critical risk management tools for the underserved trillion dollar digital asset market.

[02:15] What is Breach?
[03:28] How did the idea for Breach come about?
[08:15] Why did you choose to start a crypto business in 2018, on the heels of a significant market downturn?
[12:13] How did your experience navigating the downturn in the crypto market in 2018 shape your approach and strategies in your business today?
[14:25] What exactly does Breach insure in the digital asset space?
[19:12] What does Breach not insure?
[20:15] Who is Breach’s end customer?
[23:10] What is Breach’s go-to market strategy?
[27:23] Who is the competition?
[29:30] Why would an institution choose Breach?
[31:38] What does the regulatory landscape look like?
[33:44] How does Breach’s product differ from traditional insurance providers?
[35:30] Does crypto scare people away from investing in this industry?
[38:00] How challenging is it to underwrite crypto with minimal historical information?
[39:33] Does your underwriting model provide a competitive advantage?
[41:15] What are you doing in Abu Dhabi at Hub71 and how will that help accelerate the business?
[43:58] Do you know who Reuben Feffer is?