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In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Michael Vega-Sanz, co-founder of Lula and co-founder & President of GAIL, to hear about his unique upbringing on a Miami farm and how early experiences fueled his entrepreneurial spirit.

Tune in to hear Michael’s captivating stories of tinkering with lawnmowers, exploring his rural surroundings, growing up and collaborating with his twin, his dedication to family, and the innovative work they’re doing today in the insurtech space.  

Episode Highlights

  • Chickens, goats and a lot for tinkering on the Miami farm (00:36)

  • A love for tech that started at Babson (6:54)

  • Twins join forces, building their first app (10:14)

  • Going from an app to an insurance business (16:42)

  • A customer-centric approach goes a long way (24:37)

  • From zero to $2 million in 18 months (29:40)

  • The AI, tech + insurance opportunity (32:34)

  • Selling Lula, founding GAIL (46:54)

  • The goal is to be the customers’ “wingman” (1:03:49)

  • Getting in the trenches as effective leadership (1:10:48)

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You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

 
 

“For me, one of my driving factors has always been to take care of my parents. My parents and my grandparents made so many sacrifices to give me the opportunities that I've had today that I feel almost indebted to make the best use of that.”

Michael Vega-Sanz
Co-Founder and President of GAIL
 
 

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