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Ty Harris and Matt Wielbut came together around a shared problem to launch their own insurtech startup that has already raised
Ty Harris and Matt Wielbut came together around a shared problem to launch their own insurtech startup that has already raised 00M.
On the Dealmakers Show, Harris and Wielbut shared their insights on the insurance industry, selling your company, fundraising, the importance of clearly defining your roles as cofounders, and why you shouldn’t keep your business idea a secret.
Listen to the full podcast episode and review the transcript here.
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- 1. Ty Harris – Learning, Curiosity & Computer Programming
- 2.Matt Weilbut – Programming & Engineering
- 3. Selling Your Company
- 4. Openly
- 5. Raising Funding
Ty Harris – Learning, Curiosity & Computer Programming
Ty Harris was born in Atlanta, GA. His father was an airforce pilot. Though he says that both of his parents really prioritized education, made sacrifices so that he could get a good one, and encouraged him to be curious and question everything.
He says that has stuck with him and has given him that ongoing first principles thinking. That and his focus on math and economics in school also led him to mix the two together on the debate team in school.
His studies took him through to MIT. Where they didn’t have a great basketball team but did have some of the best ballroom dancing in the country. Which led him to meet his wife. Then, ultimately, Matt who was his wife’s friend.
Ty says that his wife comes from a family of actuaries. Which inspired him to start taking exams, and took him into the world of insurance.
He found the work and environment at Liberty Mutual so engaging that he ended up staying there for 13 years. He kept on growing with them. Eventually, going from an analyst to chief product and underwriting officer.
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Matt Weilbut – Programming & Engineering
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