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Scouting for Growth

Sabine VanderLinden
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
Entrepreneurship
Digital Transformation
Insurtech
Insurance Industry
Generative AI
Fintech
Legacy Systems
Agentic AI
Venture Capital
Corporate Innovation
Startups
Customer Experience
Data Reconciliation
Oliver Wyman
Collaboration
Remote Work
Ai-Powered Podcasting
Insurance Technology

There are over 180,000 FinTech ventures out there today.

My team tracks 7.3 million of them across markets every single week.

But the number that matters isn't the one that's growing. It's the one that isn't.

Only 25% of these ventures have secured funding and meaningful backing.

The other 75% aren't just looking for capital. They're looking for access, credibility, and partnerships with the i... more

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Latest Episodes

Kevin Maney: The Category Creation Formula for Winning Markets in the AI Era

AI is making products easier to build, but meaningful differentiation harder to sustain. A stronger feature set, a faster model, or simply adding an “AI-powered” label may ... more

Denise Garth: The Frontier Insurer, One Year In

Denise Garth returns to Scouting for Growth one year after the Frontier Firm idea began to move from a strategic aspiration into insurer operating models, technology roadmaps, and boardroom priorities.... more

Bárbara Fernández: Human-Agent Collaboration, Agentic AI, and the Rise of the Human Boss

The future of work will not be won by humans who move faster. It will be shaped by humans who know how to orchestrate intelligence.

In this episode of Scouting... more

Carlos Falcón: Rebuilding the Insurance Core for AI, Venture Scouting and the Frontier Firm

Insurance does not have an innovation shortage. It has an absorption problem.

In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden sits down with Car... more

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Denise Garth
Chief Strategy Officer, Majesco
Majesco
Episode: Denise Garth: The Frontier Insurer, One Year In
Bárbara Fernández
Deputy Director of MAPFRE Open Innovation and Head of INSURESPACE
MAPFRE
Episode: Bárbara Fernández: Human-Agent Collaboration, Agentic AI, and the Rise of the Human Boss
Carlos Cendra Falcón
Scouting and Investment Lead at MAPFRE Open Innovation
MAPFRE Open Innovation
Episode: Carlos Falcón: Rebuilding the Insurance Core for AI, Venture Scouting and the Frontier Firm
Reggie Townsend
Lead data ethics practice at SAS; advised the White House; board member at EqualAI
SAS; EqualAI
Episode: Reggie Townsend: Making Responsible AI Irresistible
Dale Diamond
Vice President of Claims at Namico; former appellate/bad faith defense lawyer and underwriter
Namico (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies)
Episode: Dale Diamond: When a $25K Claim Becomes a $7M Verdict or More
Willem Paling
Executive Manager of AI and Analytics at IAG
IAG
Episode: Willem Paling: From Messy Middles to Autonomous Agents and the Race for Trust at Scale
Patrick Van Deven
CEO of Vaultspeed
Vaultspeed
Episode: Patrick Van Deven: The Frontier Firm's Moat isn't Data. It's The Layer that Governs It.
Brad Wetherall
Chief Operating Officer at Esquire Digital; former Google executive
Esquire Digital
Episode: Brad Wetherall: AI Search, Agentic AI, and How Corporations Must Adapt to Digital Discovery
Marc Lampe
Co-founder of Miss Moneypenny Technologies, builder of Wallet Studio
Miss Moneypenny Technologies
Episode: The App Era Is Over: Wallet-Native Insurance & the Agentic Frontier — Marc Lampe × Ernesto Suarez Talk Collaboration

Host

Sabine VanderLinden
Host of Scouting for Growth

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 522 ratings
  • Huge fan

    Really the reference around insurance innovation. I love listening to this show. The quality of the content is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ManuHarvey
    Spaina year ago
  • Deliberate Growth Following Your Own Models

    Sabine is a phenomenal podcast host. She asks insightful questions, goes deep where it is warranted and brings a number of different perspectives to business growth. What I love is that this isn’t about hustle and growth at all cost, but about thoughtfully building your business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beatebabe
    United States2 years ago
  • A Brilliant Conversation on Growth & Leadership

    Being a guest on the Scouting for Growth podcast was a wonderful experience! Sabine’s thoughtful questioning and genuine enthusiasm created an engaging atmosphere where we delved deep into topics close to my heart. It felt more like a conversation with a good friend, and I appreciated the opportunity to share my journey with listeners. Highly recommend this podcast to anyone passionate about personal and professional development!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeannette Linfoot
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful and Action Packed Discussion

    It was an absolute pleasure to join the Scouting for Growth podcast! The conversation was dynamic, and the thoughtful questions truly brought out actionable insights for listeners. This podcast consistently delivers engaging and valuable content for anyone passionate about innovation and growth. Highly recommend subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Franklin Manchester
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and inspiring

    I really enjoyed speaking to Insurtech OG Sabine! We reflected on the evolution of the innovation journey of the insurance world.and highlighted what the industry can do better. Sabine’s unique perspective also allowed us to discuss startup engagement, the role of leadership and how to build businesses without neglecting the founders’ wellbeing.

    A insightful and inspiring conversation and totally in keeping with Sabine’s quest to shine a light from all angles!

    Highly recommended podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nekliolios
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Carlos Falcón: Rebuilding the Insurance Core for AI, Venture Scouting and the Frontier Firm
Q: What is a frontier insurer and how does it differ from a digitized incumbent?
A frontier insurer embraces risk management deeply, connects risk knowledge with data across regions, and focuses on how to distribute and leverage insights rather than just making a pretty digital interface; it is a distinct institution with its core and ecosystem clearly defined.
Carlos Falcón: Rebuilding the Insurance Core for AI, Venture Scouting and the Frontier Firm
Q: How do you use Scouting as a tool beyond sourcing—specifically, how do you identify the right signals in a noisy market?
Scouting must align with business concerns, moving away from shiny but cosmetic technology to signals that reveal the actual issues and opportunities that will move the P&L and help the company adapt.
Carlos Falcón: Rebuilding the Insurance Core for AI, Venture Scouting and the Frontier Firm
Q: Carlos, from where you sit within MAPFRE, is the challenge a shortage of innovation or a failure to rebuild the institution underneath?
There's a mix of both: some initiatives are transformational, but many are cosmetic efforts driven by FOMO; true progress requires rebuilding the core and embedding the right partners in a way that delivers real capabilities and value.
The App Era Is Over: Wallet-Native Insurance & the Agentic Frontier — Marc Lampe × Ernesto Suarez Talk Collaboration
Q: What does this partnership signal about the future of the MGA market and insurtech collaboration?
It signals a move toward faster, parallel collaboration between MGAs and insurtech enablers, leveraging trust, shared platforms, and a lean approach to go live quickly. This accelerates time-to-market and creates a better, more seamless customer experience across channels.
Brad Wetherall: AI Search, Agentic AI, and How Corporations Must Adapt to Digital Discovery
Q: How does the shift to AI-grown discovery affect measurement of success beyond clicks, and what should brands track instead?
Shift from raw clicks to customer outcomes; track how many customers you acquire or convert, not just how many clicks you receive, as zero-click and AI-rendered answers become more common.

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