InsurTech Trails 2025 (Founders and Investors Forum)

Event Description:

The InsurTech sector continues to thrive, creating opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs to capitalize on one of the world’s largest industries. Success begins by combining the right knowledge with the right talent.

Continuing on from the success from the first ever InsurTech Investor and Founder Forum in 2022, this two day event will bring an exclusive and diverse group of InsurTech investors and startup leaders to discuss various topics critical to successful startup growth while establishing connections between resources and opportunities.

On Day 1, attendees will spend an afternoon diving into topics relevant to both investors and startups. The sessions will be a combination of thought leadership presentations and hands-on workshops. At the peak of the evening, attendees will convene for dinner and socializing. This will be the time to unwind before a day on the slopes.

1:00 PM: Opening and Introductions
1:10 PM: Founder & Investor Elevator Pitches (Everyone)
1:30 PM: How to get Covered by the Press
2:00 PM: Pitch a Journalist Workshop
2:30 PM: When To Hire A Professional CEO
3:00 PM: Break and Networking
3:20 PM: Breaking down a financial model
3:50 PM: Understanding Valuation - Compare & Constrast Carrier, MGA, & SaaS Companies
4:20 PM: Table Top Discussions
5:00 PM: End

(Subject to change)

Day 2 will be spent on on the trails at Wasatch Mountain State Park near Heber City, UT. Attendees will make deeper connections as they take turns riding and driving ATVs while taking in the beautiful outdoor landscape of one of Utah's most beautiful parks.

• Allstate Strategic Ventures
• AmFam Ventures
• Anthemis
• AXIS Capital
• Cameron Ventures
• ff Venture Capital
• HSCM Ventures
• IA Capital Group
• Manchester Story
• MunichRe Venture Partners
• NFP Ventures (Distributed VC)
• QBE Ventures
• SiriusPoint Ventures

Outdoor activities stimulate creativity in the mind and helps boost bonding. ATV riding is a great way to build relationships between investors and founders. After 4 years of similar events, we know attendees truly enjoy the time spent outdoors and find great value in the professional business connections made at these Forums. ATV riding leverages machine power, giving everyone the ability to enjoy the great outrdoors without the need for specialized skills.

Salt Lake City has a world-class international airport served by 14 major airlines and their affiliates and is a major hub for Delta (Sky Team). One World and Star Alliance partners also offer many direct flight options.

If you prefer to rent a car, you will find all major rental car companies onsite. All major hotel brands can be found in downtown Salt Lake City, just a short 15 minute ride from the airport. SLC offers rideshare from Uber and Lyft. If you prefer to rent a car, you will find all major rental car companies onsite.

Host or Publisher Stacey Brown & David Gritz