How Leor Catalan from David Shield transformed Insurance with Innovation

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I am excited to have Leor Catalan who is the CEO of Corporate Ventures at DavidShield - PassportCard Group. He attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

In this episode, Leor Catalan, CEO of David Shield Passport Card Group shares his journey from management consulting to leading innovations in the travel insurance sector. He discusses how David Shield differentiates itself by processing claims in real time and offering unique services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also explores the future of insurance with AI, the rise of digital nomads, and the impact of remote work. Leor offers advice on pivoting business strategies, the significance of team fit in M&A, and the evolving role of AI in customer service and much more!

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* How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the insurance industry

* How do M&A teams like to get to know startups that they could invest in or acquire?

* How does Leor think AI will change the world of Insurance

* What is your favourite business book? – Zero to One

* What is your favourite online tool? –LinkedIn

* If you could go back to when you started working, what is the one thing you would have focused on? – Be bolder

Timestamps

01:05: Leor’s start in the tech world

02:00: Discussion on the role of management consulting in entrepreneurship.

03:30: Leor explains how David Shield differentiated itself in the insurance industry.

05:00: Impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry

06:15: Insights on remote work trends and the future of hybrid work models.

09:00: Overview of Corporate Ventures' role within David Shield and their approach to scaling.

11:00: How David Shield processes insurance claims in real-time.

13:20: Adapting to the rise of digital nomads and remote work during the pandemic.

15:30: Challenges and strategies for integrating acquisitions and maintaining team alignment.

16:20: Leor’s views on Israeli startup culture and its success in fostering innovation.

18:00: The importance of team-to-team fit in successful M&A integrations.

19:00: How David Shield scouts for new technologies and startups.

21:30: The evolution of AI and its applications in insurance and fintech.

23:30: The significance of listening to customer feedback in product development.

Leor’s Links

LDN– https://il.linkedin.com/in/leor-catalan-entrepreneur

Website – https://www.passportcard.com/

My Links

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