In this conversation, Ashleigh Burden interviews Elisa Stampf, the co-founder and CEO of Insure Equality, a tech nonprofit focused on creating cultural change and accountability in the insurance industry. Elisa shares her background and the journey that led her to create Insure Equality. She discusses the importance of creating a safe space in the industry and how the organization uses the pledge to ensure accountability. Elisa also introduces phoenix, a tool that measures company culture and helps identify areas for improvement. She emphasizes the need for discomfort and listening in order to create meaningful change and include underrepresented voices in the industry. In this conversation, Elisa discusses the importance of listening and speaking up, emphasizing the need to address issues in the moment rather than letting them escalate. They also highlight the human aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the significance of being understood and heard. Elisa shares Insure Equality's goals for 2024, including a program for individuals early in their careers and the organization's focus on creating a community for change. They also mention the success of Insure Equality's summit and their plans to expand it in the future. Finally, Elisa reflects on the journey of entrepreneurship and the joy they have found in making a difference in the insurance industry.

Takeaways

• Creating a safe space in the insurance industry is crucial for fostering inclusivity and accountability.
• The pledge is a powerful tool for companies to commit to cultural change and demonstrate their dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Phoenix, a tool developed by Insure Equality, helps measure company culture and identify areas for improvement.
• Being uncomfortable and open to feedback is essential for personal and professional growth and creating positive change in the industry. Addressing issues at the moment is crucial for preventing escalation.
• The human aspect of DEI is essential, as everyone wants to be understood and heard.
• Insure Equality aims to support individuals early in their careers and create a community for change.
• The organization's summit has been successful in changing perceptions about insurance.
• Entrepreneurship can be challenging but rewarding when making a positive impact.

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