{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Entrepreneur Perspectives","title":"Bitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/846b4d49\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3338,"description":"With early backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a $40M Series A led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital, Meanwhile is revolutionizing life insurance with Bitcoin-denominated policies. Co-Founder Zac Townsend explains how digital currency and modern tech are making life insurance more accessible — while solving the industry’s legacy system problems. Zac also shares insights on fundraising, working with high-profile investors, and why podcasting builds credibility in the crypto space.Inside This Episode:How Meanwhile built a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company — and manages riskWhy traditional life insurance carriers fail at tech innovationBitcoin’s role in global insurance accessibility and trustLaunching a modern insurance startup with a lean teamBalancing crypto innovation with insurance regulationChapters:00:14 – Bitcoin Life Insurance: Philosophy & Mission 05:18 – Podcasting as a Trust-Building Tool 07:52 – How Traditional Insurers Respond to Bitcoin 14:13 – From Crypto Innovation to Insurance Disruption 18:33 – Fundraising with Framework, Polychain & Altman 25:34 – Underwriting & Tech: Meanwhile’s Competitive Edge 32:33 – Building a Modern Insurance Company from Scratch 38:07 – Bitcoin vs. Traditional Life Insurance Products 45:36 – Aligning with Clients: Product & Philosophy 48:17 – Where Meanwhile Is Headed Next 54:25 – How to Learn More & ConnectZac Townsend & MeanwhileMeanwhile.bmZac on XCrunchbaseRecently raised $40 million Series A co-led by Framework Ventures and Polychain CapitalRelated episodes: SAT, College Admissions, and Resilience with Prep Expert Founder Shaan PatelEric Jorgenson | The Almanack of Naval RavikantEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network and a KazSource brand.Get in touch with Eric Kasimov: x.com/eric_kaz linkedin.com/in/erickasimovCredits: Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloudThe post Bitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TJ-gGtH1LltObKgoNodcM6WYtx5HSCSdzGymSF3QkUI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iM2Vk/YmI2NDliMDg1Y2Q2/MDlhYjhkMDc2OWEw/YWYxMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}