WilHamory FounderShield

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Wil Hamory

About

Wil isn’t your average insurance guy. He thrives in the dynamic world of cyber risks, keeping pace with Founder Shield’s innovative clients. His mission? Tailoring cutting-edge risk solutions to propel their growth. Wil’s a cyber security veteran, having witnessed the evolution of threats firsthand. He’s helped countless Fintech, Healthtech, and Crypto companies navigate legal hurdles and scale their businesses securely

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Authored articles

AI Compliance

December 30 • Cyber Liability

How to Conduct a Thorough DPIA for AI Compliance [with GDPR]

This article outlines the key steps involved in conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for AI systems, emphasizing the importance of identifying and mitigating risks to comply with GDPR and build trust with data subjects.

AI washing insurance claims

December 3 • Errors & Omissions

AI Washing Insurance Claims — A Call for Transparency

AI washing insurance claims are on the rise. Why? Companies that overstate their use of AI to mislead consumers and investors often face legal issues, reputational damage, and financial losses for both the companies and their customers.

data breach 2024

October 1 • Cyber Liability

Top 10 Cyber Security Data Breaches of 2024

Cybersecurity under attack in 2024! Discover the top 10 data breaches that rocked the world. Learn how major companies fell victim to cybercriminals. Understand the risks and take action to protect your business from cyber threats.

crypto risk management

August 20 • Risk Management

The Crypto Odyssey: A Risk Management Roadmap for Navigating the Digital Asset Frontier

Crypto market overview, risks, and opportunities. Explore the volatile world of digital currencies, including blockchain technology, regulations, and investment strategies.

fintech rules and regulations

April 11 • Risk Management

Fintech Rules: Regulations Finance Leaders Need to Know

Master the fintech rulebook! This post breaks down essential regulations finance leaders must understand to ensure their business operates compliantly in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.

fintech legal risks

February 29 • Risk Management

7 Legal Issues Every Fintech Should Avoid (and How to Diffuse Them!)

With the emergence of new and disruptive technologies, it’s no surprise that fintech legal risks abound for this innovative industry. Let’s break down these threats and provide solutions that will keep pace with the market.

investors reject pitch decks

February 8 • Growth

Top 5 Reasons Why Investors Reject Pitch Decks

Getting turned down is a rotten feeling, especially when you believe your presentation was spot-on. So, let’s unravel what happened. We have the inside scoop on why investors reject pitch decks.

Transactional Risk Insurance

October 5 • Reps and Warranties Insurance

What Is Transactional Risk Insurance?

Transactional risk insurance has a fancy long name — but what does it do? Let’s talk about corporate transactions and the role this policy plays in keeping things between the lines.

Growth Hacking Techniques for Startups

August 15 • Growth

Commonly Overlooked Growth Hacking Techniques for Startups

Most are familiar with growth hacking techniques like referral programs or leveraging social media — but let’s talk about some unsung heroes of this movement. They might surprise you!

Fintech Insurance Trends for 2023

June 22 • Thought Leadership

Fintech Insurance Trends for 2023 [Updated for 2024]

The fintech industry is undergoing massive changes, creating new challenges and risks. As a result, fintech insurance trends are responding. Let’s review 2023 what to expect from this market in 2024.

sec cracks down on crypto

June 20 • Thought Leadership

SEC Cracks Down on Crypto — What the Binance and Coinbase Lawsuits Mean for Risk Management

As the SEC cracks down on crypto, suing Coinbase and Binance, our experts chime in about the greater risk management implications on the industry. What can we expect for crypto regulations in the future?

clinical-trials-insurance

January 19 • Specialty

Clinical Trials Insurance Guide

Launching research in hopes of bringing an FDA-approved drug to the market is a risky process. Here’s how clinical trials insurance can help companies navigate this endeavor.

digital-health-companies

November 16 • Risk Management

Insurance Guide for Digital Health Companies

Digital health companies impact society now more than ever before — but new opportunities mean facing unknown risks. Here’s the insurance guide you need to help protect your ehealth business.

ftx_bankruptcy

November 14 • Thought Leadership

Crypto Crash: FTX Files for Bankruptcy — Here’s What We Know

FTX filed for bankruptcy. SBF is in hot water. Investors and stakeholders are seeing red. Ponzi is now a four-letter word. What’s next? Let’s review this crypto crash through our risk management lens.

digital-health-companies-funding-trends

September 1 • Growth • Risk Management

Funding Trends Digital Health Companies Should Know

Digital health companies catapulted to the forefront of the US healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the funding trends keeping the momentum going and what you should know to prep for the future.

cyber-liability-premiums

August 29 • Cyber Liability

To Understand Cyber Liability Premiums, Let’s Talk About Hurricanes

Cyber liability insurance premiums are rising, and company leaders struggle to keep up with the increase — but why is this happening? Let’s talk about the “hurricane effect” and what to expect in the future.

June 13 • Cyber Liability

Ransomware Defense — 5 Tips to Protect Your Business

With cyber attacks on the rise for technology and late-stage companies, it’s up to risk management teams to build fortifying ransomware defense — here’s how.

dark-patterns-data-protection

March 22 • Cyber Liability

How “Dark Patterns” Impact Data Protection

Dark patterns are everywhere, from confusing ecommerce checkouts to unsubscribe links — and they impact data protection. Let’s talk about it.

cloud_outages_downtime

December 16 • Cyber Liability

How Insurance Can Limit the Impact of Cloud Outages & Downtime

Cloud outages can cause devastating downtime, resulting in business interruption and loss — but we have a solution for this issue.

TWRM Dec 1

December 12 • Thought Leadership

This Week in Risk Management — December Issue #1

A cloud outage disrupts business processes across the US while the new Omicron variant threatens our collective health. Plus, a favorite coffee joint faces some steep allegations, and BlackRock plays financial advisor. This week’s clip provides a healthy dose of risk management happenings and juicy insights you won’t want to miss. Major Cloud Outage Devastated

cyber liability_crime_insurance

October 12 • Crime Insurance • Cyber Liability

What’s the Difference Between Crime and Cyber Insurance?

Plenty of overlap occurs between crime and cyber liability insurance. Let’s review the similarities and differences in these policies for startups, or even small business or mid-market company.

TWRM Sept 2

October 5 • Thought Leadership

This Week In Risk Management — September Issue #2

If you look toward the stars in roughly a week, a unique sight will be floating through the sky — The Shat. Yes, in this roundup, we’re talking about William Shatner visiting space, a win for diversity, vaccine mandates, and how Amazon continues to expand. In a recent RIMS podcast, host Justin Smulison touched on

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In the Media

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The Bank-Fintech Relationships for Effective Risk Management

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The Domino Effect Exploring How Failed Banks Impact the Fintech Industry.