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Carl Niedbala

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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!

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escooter sharing regulations and insurance
October 1 • Errors & OmissionsGeneral LiabilityHNOA

Navigating US E-Scooter Sharing Regulations & Insurance

E-scooter sharing companies face complex and strict regulations. The right insurance can give you a competitive advantage.

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commercial insurance endorsements
September 10 • Risk Management

The Complete Guide to Commercial Insurance Endorsements

Learn how commercial insurance endorsements provide customized coverage for you. Understand how the insurance endorsement types can empower your business.

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EPLI Claims
September 9 • Claims

5 Common Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Claims

What exactly does EPLI cover? We examine 5 common claim scenarios.

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insurance for esports gaming arena and competiton feat
August 28 • Directors & OfficersErrors & Omissions

Insurance for ESports: Leagues, Teams & Tech

The hardest part of navigating insurance for e-sports is to know how it applies. We break it down.

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June 25 • Thought Leadership

How Volunteering Helps To Create Worker Passion

A culture of giving back is one of the most inspiring ways to engage employees.

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June 20 • Thought Leadership

How To Be A Better Team Player

In order to become a better collaborator, you must start by becoming a better team player. Here are some tips to get you there.

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cyber insurance trends
May 7 • Cyber Liability

Cyber Insurance Trends 2019

Cyber liability insurance outlook for 2019. We examine cyber threats, data breaches, factors affecting cyber pricing and cyber security tips.

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Insurance Subjectivities
April 24 • Risk Management

I Signed, Now What? Understanding Insurance Subjectivities

Often referred to as the “pitfalls” of a quote, insurance subjectivities are certain conditions you must follow to ensure the coverage you need.

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office
March 28 • Thought Leadership

Employee loyalty has to be earned, don’t expect it without taking action

We value our employees and want the same from them, but it’s not always that easy. Here are our thoughts on what you can do to boost employee loyalty.

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March 26 • Thought Leadership

The Top 7 Things Employees Want From Their Company

People are always debating what employees need to be happy in their careers. Here is our take on what millennials really need for a good work environment.

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Stress Mgmt Featured
December 12 • Thought Leadership

Stress management in the workplace

Some tips to relieve stress and more effectively manage the anxiety and pressures associated with a growing career.

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Commericial Property Featured
December 4 • Claims

Commercial Property Insurance Claims Guide: The Preemptive Approach

The complete guide to commercial property insurance claims. How to be pre-emptive and the steps involved to make the claims process run smoothly.

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November 20 • Thought Leadership

Startups giving us more to be thankful for (2018 edition!)

Each year we pick out couple of our outstanding clients who are working to make the world a better place. These 6 startups give us a lot to be thankful for.

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November 19 • Risk Management

How to generate revenue & funding with insurance

How do you turn a cost center into a revenue engine? We discuss how high-growth companies can get this done with right Insurance. (via TechCrunch)

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FS Roundup October
November 8 • Thought Leadership

FS Monthly Roundup: October 2018

October 2018 edition of our monthly round-up where we highlight the best of what’s going on in the tech world (and our office). This month we feature CryptoKitties, Washe, Chase West and Fund That Flip.

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October 31 • Thought Leadership

Podcast: The Business of Insuring High Risk, Fast Growth Startups

Our very own Eric Schneider sat down with the guys over at the Block Party podcast. He talks about how to manage insurance needs in rapidly evolving business environments.

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October 10 • Directors & Officers

Elon Musk vs. Investors: Why D&O Insurance is Essential

Elon Musk has landed himself and Tesla in hot water. We break down the SEC settlement, class action lawsuits and how D&O Insurance comes into play.

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SaaS Risk Blog Featured
September 27 • Cyber LiabilityErrors & Omissions

Risk Management Guide for SaaS Companies

Featured on the OpenView Partners blog. Carl breaks down risk management for SaaS-based companies.

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July 13 • EPLI

My Employee Is Suing Me. What Should I do?

1 in 5 businesses gets hit with a lawsuit from a former or current employee. We discuss the various types of employee lawsuits and actions businesses should take to reduce the risk of being sued.

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December 18 • Errors & OmissionsRisk Management

Errors and Omissions Risks Checklist for Startups

We track down Errors and Omissions (E&O) policies for the majority of the companies we work with.  It’s extremely important coverage for anyone leveraging technology or social media, which most startups constantly do.   Even using things as simple as AWS or Facebook login can expose your company to a lawsuit,  and in a fast-paced,

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tom cruise impossible cyber liability insurance
October 27 • Cyber LiabilityDirectors & OfficersEPLIErrors & OmissionsRisk Management

Startup Risk Tips: Optimizing your Insurance Policies

Insurance should be seen as more of an investment than a cost, but given the busy and chaotic lives of Founders, it sometimes becomes a check-the-box activity.  When utilized properly, companies can get value from their policies well beyond that generated by a “set it and forget it” approach.  Here are a few tips to optimize your insurance policies

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pivoting
September 13 • Directors & OfficersErrors & OmissionsGeneral Liability

Pivoting? You Should Probably Call Your Insurance Broker

It’s been a tough year for retail. Just ask J.C. Penny, Macy’s or Target. As e-commerce continues to overtake retail (thanks Amazon), traditional retailers need to employ different strategies to satisfy customers. In other words, it’s time to start pivoting. Startups are all too familiar with pivoting, and many startups do so at least once. Sounds

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