TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast

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Industries at the Intersection: FinTech & InsurTech

In this episode of TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast, host Nicholas Brathwaite of Celesta Capital speaks with Christian Mitchell, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Northwestern Mutual, about the profound digital transformation happening in the financial services and insurance sectors. The discussion covers how legacy systems are being modernized, the role of AI in enhancing underwriting and customer experiences, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding sensitive data.

Christian also shares insights on the evolution of FinTech startups and Northwestern Mutual’s approach to investing in and partnering with innovative tech companies, providing a deep dive into how technology is reshaping long-established industries while balancing innovation with regulatory and customer needs.

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Where are deep tech investment dollars flowing?
Which technologies are ripe for commercialization?
Which new global deep tech hubs will shape the future?
What under the radar companies are poised to take off?
What tech trends are driving new sub-sector opportunities?

The TechSurge Podcast explores these questions and more as we examine the technologies, companies, and geographies poised to surge forward in the months and years ahead.

Presented by Celesta Capital and featuring today’s leading voices in business, government, and venture capital, TechSurge is a discussion of issues at the intersection of emerging technology, global investment trends, and the tech founder’s journey.

Hosted by Celesta Founding Managing Partners Michael Marks, Nic Brathwaite, and Sriram Viswanathan.

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