Carl Niedbala, Author at Founder Shield

Carl Niedbala

As Managing Partner (Co-Founder & COO), Carl ushered into Founder Shield his rich history of risk management and due diligence experience from an earlier career in the venture ecosystem. Along with growth hacking and investing know-how, he brings a deep wealth of legal knowledge to the table. Carl enjoys tackling challenges with curiosity, so fire away those questions!

Directors & Officers Insurance Key Person Insurance & CFI Errors and Omissions Insurance

Articles by Carl Niedbala

November 10 • Cyber Liability

Updated 2014 Data Breach Notification Costs by State

Data Breach Notification Costs Cyber liability costs are soaring these days for all kinds of businesses (startups included). Most people think of these “costs” as those related directly to the data breach: legal defense fees, settlements with users and 3rd party vendors, and forensic costs. Loss attributed to data breach notification costs can go under the radar.

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September 25 • Cyber Liability • Directors & Officers • EPLI

The “Dos” &”Don’ts” of Buying Startup Company Insurance

Buying startup company insurance can be a daunting task. The insurance market is fragmented and there is no shortage of products out there. The industry is not exactly tech savvy either, and many brokers still employ tools as archaic as fax machines in their practices. Just finding where to start can be a hassle! When

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September 5 • Cyber Liability • Directors & Officers • Errors & Omissions

Insurance for Internet of Things Companies

Insurance for Internet of Things Companies — what you need to know The Internet of Things space is exploding right now and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, some sources estimate that there will be 200 billion connected devices on the planet by 2020. The current global market size is estimated at $4.9

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August 20 • Cyber Liability

How a Data Breach can Destroy Your Startup [Infographic]

Our friends over at egress sent us this really great infographic that shows the current state of cybersecurity and data breach issues surrounding costs, incidence rates, and those most effected. The numbers are based on data collect by the UK-based Department for Business Innovation & Skills, but in an ever-growing global economy, they certainly

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Authored FAQs by Carl Niedbala

Carl Niedbala

Articles by Carl Niedbala

Updated 2014 Data Breach Notification Costs by State

The “Dos” &”Don’ts” of Buying Startup Company Insurance

Insurance for Internet of Things Companies

How a Data Breach can Destroy Your Startup [Infographic]

Carl Niedbala In the Media

From Corner Office to Revolving Door: Managing Talent Risk with CEOs and Executive Leadership

How AI Is Putting the Squeeze on Mid-Size SaaS

7 Risk Managment Rules Every CIO Should Follow

Future-Proofing Your Fintech: Essential Strategies for Mitigating Risk

Authored FAQs by Carl Niedbala

Does D&O Insurance Cover Criminal Acts?

What Am I Actually Getting For the Price of Business Insurance?

What If Our Company Grows A Lot or Things Change During the Year?

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