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Alt Funds Network

#127 Zac Townsend, Meanwhile - Innovating Life Insurance with Bitcoin

Alt Funds Network · Sep 25, 2025 · 45:43

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Alt Funds Network Podcast

00:02 Meet Zach Townsend: Co-Founder and CEO of Meanwhile

00:18 The Concept of Bitcoin-Denominated Life Insurance

01:08 Bitcoin Life Insurance: Regulatory and Market Insights

01:31 Diving into Bitcoin Life Insurance Benefits

03:02 Zach's Journey: From FinTech to Bitcoin Life Insurance

06:34 The Genesis of Meanwhile: A Bitcoin Life Insurance Company

10:27 Understanding the Product and Its Users

17:15 Mechanics of Bitcoin Life Insurance Policies

21:32 Starting an Insurance Company: Challenges and Insights

22:21 Choosing Bermuda for Insurance Approval

23:09 Launching the First Policies

23:44 Raising Capital and Investing in Bitcoin

25:35 Custody and Security Measures

27:22 Lending Bitcoin and Managing Risks

34:24 Tax Implications and Policy Loans

42:00 Future Roadmap and Expansion Plans

43:57 Conclusion and Contact Information

Disclaimer:

Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

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