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Purple Ponderings with Pankaj

Purple Ponderings with Pankaj

By Pankaj Parashar

Pankaj Parashar is the founder and CEO of Purple Ant (hence the purple reference). Purple Ant scours the known universe for smart devices and this podcast will be all about the world of smart devices, how to use them, which ones to use, what to watch out for and how to deploy them to create a smarter, safer home!
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Episode 23 - Purple Ponderings with David Gritz @ Insurtech NY

Purple Ponderings with PankajNov 23, 2021

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Episode 23 - Purple Ponderings with David Gritz @ Insurtech NY

Episode 23 - Purple Ponderings with David Gritz @ Insurtech NY

In this episode we chat with David and his incredible background in startup ecosystem. Relatively new within Insurance but with his partner Tony, they have stormed the industry with their thoughtful and insightful events. Learn nuggets of wisdom as to what it takes for startups and how can carriers benefit from new technologies. Spoiler Alert - David just passed his bar exam and is a lawyer!

Nov 23, 202148:44
Episode 22 - Purple Ponderings With John Jackovin @Broker Tech Ventures

Episode 22 - Purple Ponderings With John Jackovin @Broker Tech Ventures

In this episode John shares his incredible journey and observations working with Insurtechs and carriers at Broker Tech Ventures - an accelerator for commercial brokers and carriers to find exciting startups. Listen to understand how carriers think about  'juice and squeeze' in evaluating value propositions.

Nov 18, 202134:59
Episode 21 - Purple Ponderings with Bill Jewett @ Obsidian Specialty

Episode 21 - Purple Ponderings with Bill Jewett @ Obsidian Specialty

In this episode, we learn nuggets of wisdom and experience from Bill's 40-year career in Insurance and get a good feel of his personality, stay tuned till the end for that...

Oct 19, 202125:04
Episode 20 - Purple Ponderings with Sanjay Poojary @ Saya Life

Episode 20 - Purple Ponderings with Sanjay Poojary @ Saya Life

In this episode, Sanjay shares his back story of Saya Life and how their products are impacting the Insurance industry.

Oct 18, 202118:27
Episode 19 - Purple Ponderings with Dan Moore-COO@QBE

Episode 19 - Purple Ponderings with Dan Moore-COO@QBE

In this episode, Dan shares how and why a graduate of Liberal Arts found himself at home in the P&C world. A fascinating journey that includes what Dan does to keep himself sane and connected to roots (literally)!

May 07, 202140:23
Episode 18 - Purple Ponderings with Abby Hosseini @ CIO, Mercury Insurance

Episode 18 - Purple Ponderings with Abby Hosseini @ CIO, Mercury Insurance

In this episode, we hear from Abby Hosseini - CIO at Mercury Insurance who has a fascinating background in Technology and Insurance. A big proponent of emerging tech, he shares his inspirations and how he keeps himself always learning and staying up to date

Apr 05, 202147:32
Episode 17 - Purple Ponderings with Tony Cotto@NAMIC

Episode 17 - Purple Ponderings with Tony Cotto@NAMIC

In this episode - our first in the new year, we hear from NAMIC's Tony Cotto who shares his unique insights from his experiences - the intersection of Politics, regulation, and Insurance. That's a heady cocktail :) Isn't it?

Apr 03, 202157:06
Episode 16 - Purple Ponderings with Broker Brett

Episode 16 - Purple Ponderings with Broker Brett

In this episode, Brett Fulmer and I discuss how emerging technology has and will impact Broker world and why he does what he does!

Apr 01, 202124:12
Episode 15 - Property Insurance Reimagined with Rob Galbraith

Episode 15 - Property Insurance Reimagined with Rob Galbraith

In this video, Rob Galbraith - Celebrated bestselling author of 'End of Insurance as we know it' and Pankaj Parashar - Co-founder of Purple Ant explore the current state of Insurance, opportunity with newer technologies and paint a picture of the...
Mar 31, 202138:17
Episode 14 - Purple Ponderings with Robin @ HSB

Episode 14 - Purple Ponderings with Robin @ HSB

In this episode, Robin shares his interesting journey from working on a ship to emerging technology at HSB. We also learn about his deep interest in all things basketball and how IoT is just the tip of the iceberg in Insurance space
Mar 29, 202135:38
Episode 13 - Interview with Gabe Glynn @ Makusafe

Episode 13 - Interview with Gabe Glynn @ Makusafe

In this episode, serial founder Gabe Glynn shares his experience with IoT/Insurance/Manufacturing/wearables and gives a glimpse of his impressive personality
Mar 28, 202135:28
Episode 12 - Purple Ponderings with Pete Frey @Nationwide

Episode 12 - Purple Ponderings with Pete Frey @Nationwide

In this episode, Pankaj Parashar chats with Pete and we learn about how Pete's startup and corporate experience have helped him be a pioneer in the Telematics space. We also get to see his personality at play...
Mar 26, 202146:30
Episode 11 - Interview with Mike Gulla @ Hippo

Episode 11 - Interview with Mike Gulla @ Hippo

In this episode of Purple Ponderings, Mike shares his thoughts, experiences, and insights into how underwriting and Insurance in general benefits from emerging tech like IoT. He also shares who and what has influenced his management and leadership...
Aug 04, 202041:01
Episode 10 - Purple Ponderings with Dave Wechsler @ Comcast

Episode 10 - Purple Ponderings with Dave Wechsler @ Comcast

In this episode, Dave Wechsler shares his deep love and vision for IoT and all things 'Connected'. See how his deep startup DNA vibe comes through loud and clear!
Jul 17, 202038:46
Purple Ponderings - Ep 9 - John and Bob of Hazardhub
Jun 15, 202055:50
Purple Ponderings: E8 - Pankaj interviews Sean Harper, CEO of Kin Insurance

Purple Ponderings: E8 - Pankaj interviews Sean Harper, CEO of Kin Insurance

In this episode Sean Harper CEO of Kin shares his insights about how and why they are passionate about emerging technologies to create a different experience for customers and their journey from being Insuretech to MGA to carrier
Jun 15, 202029:06
Purple Ponderings E7 - An Interview with Wade Milward - Millennial Commercial Brokers perspective

Purple Ponderings E7 - An Interview with Wade Milward - Millennial Commercial Brokers perspective

In this episode we get a unique perspective from someone who brings in a unique and refreshing ideas for opportunities leveraging emerging technologies within Commercial Broker segment.
Jun 15, 202030:53
E6 - Pankaj Interviews Guy Russ of Church Mutual
Feb 19, 202022:20
E5 - Fun with Rob Galbraith - The Most Interesting Man in Insurance!

E5 - Fun with Rob Galbraith - The Most Interesting Man in Insurance!

Rob Galbraith - The Most Interesting Man in Insurance!
Jan 08, 202027:32
E4 - Interview with Hippo's Aviad Pinkovezky

E4 - Interview with Hippo's Aviad Pinkovezky

In this episode that was recorded on the day Hippo acquired Sheltr, Aviad Pinkovezky - Chief Product Officer shares insights for the move and explains their growth story. He is also (sort of forced) to reveal what he does when he has time outside of...
Dec 18, 201924:08
E3 - A Conversation with Matteo Carbone

E3 - A Conversation with Matteo Carbone

In this episode we will get some bold advice from Matteo around best practices that he advocates based on IoT adoption in Europe. This interview was recorded at Connected Insurance event in Chicago - November 20th 2019CONNECT WITH...
Dec 11, 201919:11
E2 - Buzzwords in IoT

E2 - Buzzwords in IoT

In this episode we break down many of the most commonly used buzzwords in IoT conversations.
Nov 12, 201906:31
E1 - Podcast Teaser: Pankaj Interviews Nick Lamparelli

E1 - Podcast Teaser: Pankaj Interviews Nick Lamparelli

Podcast Teaser: Pankaj Interviews Nick Lamparelli
Nov 11, 201926:47