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The architect of the marketing team Adam is responsible for developing the overall marketing and brand strategy for Founder Shield and affiliates. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland Adam has 8+ years of growth marketing experience and holds a Masters’s in Digital Marketing from Dublin City University and a Bachelor of Commerce from UCD. Before Founder Shield, Adam worked in award-winning agencies developing digital marketing strategies for ambitious high-growth startups. With a passion for UX and a slightly obsessive drive for efficiency, he spends his days conceptualizing ways to improve the Founder Shield client experience.

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Ascend foundershield landscape
October 6 • Announcements

Ascend Selected by Founder Shield to Automate Financial Operations Process to Improve Customer Experience, Broker Efficiency

We’re excited to partner with Ascend! To streamline our invoicing, premium financing, process and improve our customer payment experience.

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Tips for Long Term Seed Fundraising Success
August 18 • Growth

Navigating Investor Relationships: Tips for Long-Term Seed Fundraising Success

Nurturing a relationship with a seed fundraising investor isn’t as intimidating as it sounds. After years of working with startups, we’ve picked up on some tips to make this venture successful.

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Seed Fundraising Strategies
August 17 • Growth

5 Seed Fundraising Strategies To Master the Art of Pitching

Winning over investors is a tall order. Yet, when it comes to your pitch deck, we have some seed fundraising strategies that have proven successful for our partners — let’s go!

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Seed Fundraising 101
August 16 • Growth

Seed Fundraising 101: A Comprehensive Guide For Startups

Seed fundraising is a big step for scaling startups — but do you know the ropes? Let’s talk about what it takes to source seed fundraising capital and ensure success.

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Cyber Security Stats 2023
August 3 • Resources

100+ Cybersecurity Statistics 2023

Fresh off the heels of a devastating pandemic, let’s explore cybersecurity statistics 2023 — even after enduring covid, these stats may surprise you!

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Cyber Insurance Pricing Trends
July 19 • Cyber Liability

Cyber Insurance Pricing Trends 2023

After a hard-hit 2022, let’s explore the lessons learned, what currently impacts the cyber market, and cyber insurance pricing trends to expect in the future.

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venture capital statistics
June 28 • Resources

Venture Capital & Startup Statistics to Prep Founders for 2023

To provide you with a comprehensive overview of the VC funding landscape, we have compiled 100 stats that will give you valuable insights into where investors currently stand and where you should aim your sights for 2023. Get ready to navigate the funding world armed with knowledge and confidence.

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raise venture capital
May 30 • Growth

Raise Venture Capital: TLDR Guide to Series A

Are you ready to raise venture capital? Join VC veterans as they walk you through what you’ll need for a Series A funding round, with all the excitement but sans the fear.

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Preparing for an IPO — How to De Risk the Journey
May 5 • Resources

Preparing for an IPO — How to De-Risk the Journey

Series C fundraising is sometimes the last stop before a company goes public. Here’s how to de-risk those aspirational dreams and what you can expect from this finish line.

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Why You Need Operational Risk Management at Series C
May 5 • Resources

Why You Need Operational Risk Management at Series C

Late-stage startups must often navigate more management liability issues than other companies. Let’s discuss how to navigate this maze of scrutiny and gauntlet of operational risks.

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Risks for Late Stage Startups How to Overcome Them
May 5 • Resources

Risks for Late-Stage Startups & How to Overcome Them

Late-stage startups face unique challenges when embarking on a Series C funding round, from regulatory compliance to global economic threats. Let’s discuss some risk management solutions to overcome these challenges.

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late stage companies
May 5 • Resources

Mapping Out the Landscape for Late-Stage Companies

Fundraising levels for late-stage companies have slowed recently — but moving into new markets is still achievable. Let’s navigate together.

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late stage companies
May 5 • Resources

How Late-Stage Companies Can Assign Capital Purpose

In the hunt for capital, late-stage companies must consider the purpose for any newly acquired Series C funds. In our second post of this series, we talk about how to identify that reason.

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series c funding
May 5 • Resources

Achieving Key Benchmarks Before a Series C Round

Embarking on a Series C funding round is an exciting turning point for late-stage companies. Have you reached the milestones?

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Sourecepass PR2
January 11 • Announcements

Sourcepass and Founder Shield Announce Strategic Alliance

PR Newswire Expands the Sourcepass and Founder Shield portfolios to provide best-in-breed technology solutions backed by competitive insurance products NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sourcepass, an innovative digital IT Services and Security Provider, has joined forces with Founder Shield, a tech-enabled, digital insurance platform to provide a marketplace for clients to access a broad range of

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Parametrix Press Release
December 7 • Announcements

Parametrix Insurance and Founder Shield Announce Collaboration to Help Protect Cloud Dependent Businesses from the Cost of Cloud Downtime

Parametrix Insurance and Founder Shield, today announced that Founder Shield will be marketing and selling cloud downtime insurance to their clients and prospects to help protect them from the risk of cloud outages.

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Social Post Vibranium 01
July 23 • Announcements

BRP GROUP, INC. ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE FOUNDERSHIELD LLC

TAMPA, Fla., July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BRP Group, Inc. (“BRP Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BRP), an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance solutions, today announced that Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC (“MSI,” also known as BRP Group’s “MGA of the Future”), an indirect subsidiary of BRP Group, has entered into a definitive

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Closing Whats Next
April 14 • Growth

Closing Series B: What’s Next?

With new products, team members, goals, and expectations, your daily operations are undoubtedly going to change. What should founders expect?

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Term Sheet
April 14 • Growth

Getting the Series B Term Sheet Right

Typically, the Series B term sheet process is relatively straightforward — but it has its nuances, too. Here’s our guide to getting it right.

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Ops Risk Management Changes
April 14 • Growth

Operational and Risk Management Changes

Series B shifts your business’s goals to a laser-focused vision of strategy. Your risk management approach must change to keep pace with your company’s new momentum.

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New Investors new
April 14 • Growth

Identifying the Right New Investors

Since a Series B round is often somewhat different from a Series A, we look at finding, evaluating, and recruiting new right investors for your second round of funding

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When Should You Raise Series B
April 14 • Growth

When Should You Raise Series B Funding?

What are the key steps in preparation for a Series B? How to game plan for what’s to come, what to expect, and the pitfalls to avoid.

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In the Media

Bloomberg
Feature

TikTok, YouTube Influencers Pressured by Brands to Buy Insurance

Jeff Hirsch from Scale Underwriting and Adam Hide from Founder Shield shine a light on the evolving insurance demands in the #InfluencerEconomy. As collaborations..

Bloomberg
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AI Companies: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Ensuring the Future

Feature

Insuring fintech firms presents challenges