Bitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry

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Entrepreneur Perspectives

Eric Kasimov | QuietLoud Studios

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Entrepreneur Perspectives is a podcast about leaders think right now. No prep. No rehearsed answers. Just real conversations about what’s on their mind when the mic goes on. Hosted by Eric Kasimov, founder of KazSource and creator of QuietLoud Studios, the show features founders, creatives, operators, and curious minds — all sharing what they’re working through, building toward, or rethinking in real time. I’m Eric, and I ask people what they’re seeing from where they stand — in this moment.

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Bitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185

Entrepreneur Perspectives

55 minutes

6 months ago

Bitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185

With early backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a $40M Series A led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital, Meanwhile is revolutionizing life insurance with Bitcoin-denominated policies. Co-Founder Zac Townsend explains how digital currency and modern tech are making life insurance more accessible — while solving the industry’s legacy system problems. Zac also shares insights on fundraising, working with high-profile investors, and why podcasting builds credibility in the crypto space.

Inside This Episode:

How Meanwhile built a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company — and manages risk
Why traditional life insurance carriers fail at tech innovation
Bitcoin’s role in global insurance accessibility and trust
Launching a modern insurance startup with a lean team
Balancing crypto innovation with insurance regulation

Chapters:

00:14 – Bitcoin Life Insurance: Philosophy & Mission
05:18 – Podcasting as a Trust-Building Tool
07:52 – How Traditional Insurers Respond to Bitcoin
14:13 – From Crypto Innovation to Insurance Disruption
18:33 – Fundraising with Framework, Polychain & Altman
25:34 – Underwriting & Tech: Meanwhile’s Competitive Edge
32:33 – Building a Modern Insurance Company from Scratch
38:07 – Bitcoin vs. Traditional Life Insurance Products
45:36 – Aligning with Clients: Product & Philosophy
48:17 – Where Meanwhile Is Headed Next
54:25 – How to Learn More & Connect

Zac Townsend & Meanwhile

Meanwhile.bm
Zac on X
Crunchbase
Recently raised $40 million Series A co-led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital

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Credits:
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