How the Des Moines-based Global Insurance Accelerator cemented a new paradigm for accelerators and began a decade of innovations in the highly regulated, and structured industry.
This definitely feels like an "only in Iowa" tale. I'll always remember the meeting in Larry Zimpleman's office to hear about the GIA vision and the follow-up conversation that Larry and I had about it. And now it's such a success story!
"Jay went about opening doors to nearly 81 insurance CEO offices from the nearly 400 companies conducting insurance business across Iowa."
What a legacy. Jay was always the first believer. It's something special to see a CEO take the time to create 81 warm intros for a new idea on a startup for startups!
This definitely feels like an "only in Iowa" tale. I'll always remember the meeting in Larry Zimpleman's office to hear about the GIA vision and the follow-up conversation that Larry and I had about it. And now it's such a success story!
"Jay went about opening doors to nearly 81 insurance CEO offices from the nearly 400 companies conducting insurance business across Iowa."
What a legacy. Jay was always the first believer. It's something special to see a CEO take the time to create 81 warm intros for a new idea on a startup for startups!
I was gone as this was forming. So informative to read about the history and your role! Amazing!