Bitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185

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 risk
• Why traditional life insurance carriers fail at tech innovation
• Bitcoin’s role in global insurance accessibility and trust
• Launching a modern insurance startup with a lean team
• Balancing crypto innovation with insurance regulation

Chapters:

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 & Connect

Zac Townsend & Meanwhile

• Meanwhile.bm
• Zac on X
• Crunchbase
• Recently raised $40 million Series A co-led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital

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Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network and a KazSource brand.

Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:
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linkedin.com/in/erickasimov

Credits:
Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

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