InsurTech NY Podcast Features
Conversations shaping the future of insurance
InsurTech NY Podcast Features
Conversations shaping the future of insurance
Voices That Move the Industry
From mainstage keynotes to mic-drop podcast moments, our partners Tony, David, and Sokhiba have been shaping the InsurTech conversation for years.
Explore their top podcast appearances — smart takes, bold ideas, and real talk from the front lines of insurance innovation.

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InsurTech, Investment & Support for Female Founders…
Only 3% of venture capital goes to female founders.
Why? What can we actually do about it?

Flipping into a Venture Capitalist with David Gritz
What happens when a house flipper becomes a venture capitalist? In this episode, Dave chats with David Gritz, a real……

Stepping Into Your Extraordinary as an Angel Investor
Misha and Sokhiba talk VC in Insurtech and what is it to be an angel investor in the field.

Stepping into your Extraordinary in InsurTech
GSD Factor with Tony Lew
We are better together. Tony Lew, co-founder of InsurTech NY, the largest InsurTech community in North America, brings together traditional insurers…

InsurTech 2.0: MGAs & Market Makers
In this episode, Denise Garth is joined by David Gritz, Managing Director of InsurTech New York, to delve into the rise of MGAs and the…”

Building Insurtech Communities & Investing in Innovation
In this episode of Founders Journey, host Jeff Shi sits down with Tony Lew, co-founder of insurtech New York, to discuss his journey from software…

Connecting the value in Insurtech
InsurTech NY’s Tony Lew discusses insurance tech challenges and talent gaps, and previews their Spring Conference for industry innovation.

Building Insurtech Communities & Investing in Innovation
Will AI replace agents? Tony (InsurTech NY) and Chris Costantini debate what tech can’t replicate—and what’s already changing forever.

David Gritz: InsurTech Fund
The Investor with Joel Palathinkal with David Gritz
David is the co-founder of InsurTech Fund, a seed-stage VC fund focused on InsurTech and InsurTech adjacencies. InsurTech Fund has built a portfolio of five companies…

Technology? You Have Not Seen Anything Yet!
Agency Intelligence with Tony Lew
In this episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Tony Lew, Co-Founder of InsurTech NY. They discuss the evolution…

The Rise of MGAs | Key Insights for Insurance Tech Leaders
PremiumBytes with David Gritz
PremiumBytes video podcast hosts Sudhar and Samir sit down with insurtech leader David Gritz to explore how MGAs are reshaping the insurance landscape.

Wildfire Resilience in California
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
Wildfires won’t stop—but we can adapt. David Gritz (InsurTech NY) on fire-proofing homes, fixing insurance, and building climate resilience.”

The Evolution of InsurTech and Building Community
InsurTechs.io with David Gritz
Wildfires won’t stop—but we can adapt. David Gritz (InsurTech NY) on fire-proofing homes, fixing insurance, and building climate resilience.”

Insurtech Slopes: Redefining Networking for Founders and Investors
InsurTechs.io with David Gritz
Join host, Jeff Shi as he sits down with David Gritz and Stacey Brown to dive into the world of Insurtech Slopes…

Why Would Someone Shoot Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Health Care?
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
The U.S. healthcare system is a paradox: a global leader in medical innovation, yet plagued by inefficiencies and inequities…”

Is Your Home Insurable In a World of Increasing Natural Disasters?
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
The insurance industry is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by the growing impact of natural disasters…

How the Yen Carry Trade Influences Reinsurance and Global Capital Flows
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
we explored the complexities of the yen carry trade and the Sahm Rule, two financial mechanisms with significant implications…

Insurtech NY and the MGA Lab
Insurance Nerds with David Gritz
A can’t-miss masterclass on the MGA Creation and how InsurTech NY is helping MGAs launch and grow.

What Can Be Learned from the SCOTUS’s Decisions on Chevron, Homelessness and Presidential Immunity
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
Michael and David explore significant Supreme Court decisions and their broader implications.

China’s New Chip Investment Fund, New Legislation for Air Travel and Parametric Insurance
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
Michael and David discussed several critical topics including the U.S. Chips Act, China’s technological advancements, and the state of public companies in the U.S.

Trump, The Titanic and the State Farm Downgrade
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
Michael and David discuss the 2024 Spring Conference, Trump’s Surety Bond, and the recent incident in Baltimore.

Why Bespoke MGAs are Changing Insurance with David Gritz
The Ryan Hanley Show with David Gritz
This episode of InsurTech NY Podcasts dives deep into the evolving world of MGAs and MGUs…

Lunar Landings, AT&T Outage and Carrington Events, Mr. Cooper and Cyber Attacks, and Root
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
David Gritz reflects on space’s inspiration, digital fragility, and the future of InsurTech—revealing how precision, resilience, and data redefine our world…

Navigating the InsureTech Revolution: Transforming Insurance Underwriting with Technology
Insurance Talk with David Gritz
Brace yourself for a deep dive into how technology is reshaping insurance underwriting, with a spotlight on wildfire zoning and auto insurance.

How AI is Impacting Insurance
The Future of Insurance Podcast with David Gritz
Bryan and David discuss the AI & Analytics theme of the 2024 Spring Conference. The interplay of the two themes is exponentially impactful for the future of the insurance industry.

Insurance Accelerators, MGAs, and AI, with David Gritz of Insurtech NY
Conversations on the Creek with David Gritz
In today’s episode, Rob Savitsky sits down with David Gritz, Founder and Managing Director of Insurtech NY to discuss the role…

David Gritz and Tony Lew talking about InsurTechNY
InsurTechTalk with David and Tony
David and Tony on InsurTech Talk—from Jiu Jitsu and origin stories to AI, analytics, and the future of InsurTechNY’s Spring…

InsurTech Slopes Follow Up, The Problems with EVs and Hartford Stops Writing Homeowners Policies in California
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
From Swiss mountain networking to EV struggles and California’s insurance exodus—David Gritz breaks down 2024’s pivotal shifts…

Guest David Gritz talks about InsurtechNY
InsurTech Rap with David Gritz
David Gritz joins Dave Wechsler as they talk about InsurTech NY and what it is to build a community

SEO Heists, The Suez Canal, 2023’s Top Ten and InsurTech Slopes
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
From the Suez Canal to Israeli InsurTech and AI risks—David Gritz closes out 2023 with a global lens on trade, tech, and tomorrow’s challenges…

The Debacle at OpenAI, Embedded Insurance and a Bidding War for Partnerships
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
In this episode, we dissect OpenAI’s leadership chaos, Revolut’s insurance switcheroo, and the paradoxes of late-stage capitalism…

David Gritz & Stacy Brown | InsurTech Slopes 2024 & more
Policy in Wonderland with David Gritz
InsurTech Slopes 2024 is coming—and we’re sitting down with creators David Gritz and Stacey Brown to reveal what makes this event unlike any other.

Sam Bankman-Fraud, Tort Reform and Open-Ended Liability
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
Bryan Falchuk joins Theresa and David to dissect liability’s new frontiers—from Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto downfall to Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy gambit…

Kobi Bendelak and David Gritz – InsurTechs and the Impact of the War in Israel
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
Kobi Bendelak and David Gritz take a raw, unfiltered look at Israel’s crisis—from the shock of Hamas’ attacks to Gaza’s untapped economic potential…

Sudafed, Gut Checks, Wearables and Labor Versus Capital
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
When gut science meets auto strikes—the hidden connections rewriting insurance, healthcare, and labor’s future…

Successful Partnerships in Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution
Making Risk Flow with David Gritz
From fan mail challenges to partnership breakthroughs—discover how collaboration rewires insurance innovation, one case study at a time…

Florida Takeouts, Hippo Insurance and Who Really Makes the Online Influencer List?
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz and Tony Lew
Florida’s insurance timebomb, Hippo’s gamble, and Maui’s wake-up call—while someone’s making an ‘influencer’ list that might just miss the real voices reshaping property insurance…

Tony Lew: InsurtechNY
Insurance Buttoned Up with Tony Lew
Tony Lew unpacks InsurTechNY’s rise, why brokers breaking software is actually progress… and how building your own table beats waiting for a seat…

Letters of Credit and the Implications of Vesttoo
InsurTech Amplified with Tony Lew & David Gritz
Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze unpack the colossal $4 billion fraud uncovered by the Vesttoo investigation involving fake letters of credit.

Diversity In Insurance – You Don’t See a Lot of It in the Executive Ranks
InsurTech Amplified with Tony Lew & David Gritz
A sincere discussion about diversity in the insurance industry and its link to better business performance.

David Gritz and Michael Waitze – US Debt Crisis – Solvency or Liquidity
InsurTech Amplified with David Gritz
Does the debt ceiling matter? David Gritz and Michael Waitze spoke about the current controversy surrounding the US debt ceiling.

Insurtech NY Execs: MGA Insurtechs Can Find Funding; but Capacity Is Hard
AM BEST Audio Podcast with David and Tony
Startups and carriers are still struggling with how to collaborate. AM Best TV at the InsurTech NY Spring Conference…

The Run on Silicon Valley Bank: Hypocrisy, Fiduciary Responsbility, and Moral Hazard
Asia Tech Podcast with David Gritz
Letters from the collapse: An emergency podcast about the situation surrounding Silicon Valley Bank.

Theresa Blissing, David Gritz and Michael Waitze – The Tourists in InsurTech Are Gone
Asia InsurTech Podcast with David Gritz
The AIP News Roundup team invited David Gritz to discuss the current state of InsurTech funding and its impact on the insurance industry in the US and globally.

Guests Tony Lew from Insurtech NY, Dan Israel from Global Insurtech Accelerator and Troy Vosseller from Gener8tor
InsurTech Rap with Tony Lew
Guests Tony Lew from Insurtech NY, Dan Israel from Global Insurtech Accelerator and Troy Vosseller from Gener8tor

Identifying Which Carriers are the Easiest to Collaborate with (w/David Gritz, InsurTech NY and Bryan Falchuk, Insurance Evolution Partners)
The Insurtech Leadership Podcast with David Gritz
David Gritz and Bryan Falchuk discuss partnership with Conning Research on the best carriers for collaboration

Episode 13: State of Insurtech Round Table
PR: Done & Doner with David Gritz
David Gritz, Mark Hollmer, and Layla Atya talk about the current state of insurtechs and how to better appeal to VCs

Purple Ponderings with David Gritz @ Insurtech NY
Insurance Nerds with David Gritz
Insurance Nerds talk with industry newcomer David Gritz, a newly minted lawyer, storming InsurTech with is business partner Tony Lew

Virtual Events 101 with Tony Lew and Dave Gritz
Nassau Re-Imagine Podcast with David Gritz & Tony Lew
Nassau Reimagine host David Gritz and Tony Lew to discuss how they took the Spring Conference virtual, in response to the Covid 19 Pandemic.

David Gritz & Tony Lew
The Future of Insurance with David & Tony
The U.S. healthcare system is a paradox: a global leader in medical innovation, yet plagued by inefficiencies and inequities…”

Tony Lew on InsurTechNY
Unleashed with Tony Lew
The Unleashed Podcast guests Tony Lew to talk about InsurTech NY and its inception.

InsurTech NY Co-Founders & Managing Directors, David Gritz & Tony Lew
FNO: InsureTech Podcast with Tony Lew & David Gritz
Join David, Tony, and Lee as they discuss: the motivation for founding InsurTech NY, adapting to the pandemic and InsurTech NY’s accelerator program.

InsurTechNY’s David Gritz shares info on InsurTech Startup Competition 2020
FNO: InsureTech Podcast with David Gritz
InsurTechNY’s David Gritz shares info on InsurTech Startup Competition 2020

Growing A Real Estate Business While Working in Corporate with David Gritz
Tough Decisions for Entrepreneurs with David Gritz
Dan and Dennae interview David Gritz, Director of Innovation programs at Silicon Valley Insurance Accelerator.

Live From Risktech 2019: “It’s Not Just For IT Anymore!”
RIMScast with David Gritz
Recorded live, December 9th, in New York City at the inaugural RIMS Risktech Forum 2019.

Living the Startup Life with Steve Boerner and David Gritz
LIVETHEFUEL – Health, Business, Lifestyle with David Gritz
Live and onsite with Steve Boerner and David Gritz in their Hatch House Ventures, Bethlehem, PA location.

Business 101 with Scott Gingold – Episode 74
Business 101 with Scott Gingold with David Gritz
David Gritz of Perfect Burpee (perfectburpee.com) and Kathy Carniero (livelovelearnbooks.com) join Scott to talk about their latest projects.