In the lead-up to the event, we had the opportunity to speak with some of our expert speakers to gain insights into their backgrounds and perspectives on the insurance market.
Speaker Interviews
Anthony shared how a pivotal move from traditional finance into Aviva’s corporate venture capital arm reshaped his career and perspective on innovation.
With nearly two decades at Aviva, he reflected on leading Venture & Growth Capital investments that back businesses transforming customer and technology trends. Barker discussed lessons learned from working with agile start-ups, challenged misconceptions that large insurers do not innovate, and explained how regulation and entrepreneurship can coexist. His insights highlighted how combining start-up mindset with institutional expertise can drive meaningful, long-term value for both customers and the wider industry.
What does it take to build a market-leading insurtech company in uncertain times?
Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO & Founder of Tapoly, shared her story, challenged industry myths, and offered practical insights on AI, digital transformation, and innovation.
Recognised by Forbes and multiple award bodies, Janthana’s experience is packed with lessons for anyone in insurance or tech. Grab a copy of the full interview to get the complete conversation and learn from one of the most influential voices in the industry.
Usha Badrinath doesn't fit the typical insurance tech mould and that's exactly why her perspective matters.
With a background spanning engineering, business strategy, and art history, she challenges how we think about AI, data, and industry transformation. In this interview, she revealed:
- Why insurance should be seen as infrastructure, not product
- Why entering the field to "disrupt" is the wrong approach
- How interpreting AI models requires the same critical eye as analysing art.
If you're tired of surface-level tech talk and want genuine insight into building meaningful innovation, this interview is essential reading.
Sophia has been part of something remarkable: helping transform ManyPets from a £30m loss to a £6.25m profit through strategic tech innovation. Today, over half of their claims are processed automatically, with customer satisfaction continuing to rise.
But what truly caught our attention was her refreshingly candid take on leadership, culture, and why insurance deserves top talent.
She also shared:
- Why "big egos don't do well" at ManyPets (they're data-led, not voice-led)
- How her background in acting taught her to bring energy and authenticity to leadership
- How to build high-performance teams with three key ingredients
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