In this episode of Industry Voice, Jeff Shi and Alex Moy welcome Kevin McGrath, co-founder of Meibel AI, for a deep dive into how product and engineering teams can operationalize generative AI with confidence. Kevin shares insights from decades of experience in infrastructure at scale, explains Meibel’s unique approach to AI reliability via measurement and confidence scoring, and reflects on how gen AI democratizes capability across industries. From building billion-dollar businesses with lean teams to identifying overlooked sectors ripe for AI transformation, this episode is packed with actionable insights for builders in insurtech, fintech, and beyond. Kevin also discusses U.S. innovation, AI regulation, and where he sees AI + robotics going next. If you're navigating the frontier of applied AI and want to build with reliability at scale, this conversation is a must-listen.

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In this episode of Industry Voice, Jeff Shi sits down with Andrew Correll and David Perez, the driving forces behind InsurTech ATX — Austin's thriving grassroots insurtech community. They share the origins of InsurTech ATX, which started as a humble meetup in 2016 and has grown into a vibrant, international hub for insurance and tech professionals.

Andrew and David recount how they transitioned into leadership during the pandemic and scaled the group through community engagement, thoughtful programming, and strategic sponsorships. The episode dives into how Austin’s unique mix of insurance talent and tech innovation fosters insurtech collaboration, highlighting notable local players like Steadily, Hippo, Loop, Assurely, Romely, and more.

Listeners will learn about their monthly events, the highly successful McGlinchey symposium, and their vision for 2025 — including more founder dinners, startup showcases, and expanded collaboration with industry stakeholders. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of insurtech, grassroots innovation, and the power of community-driven ecosystems.

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