WELCOME TO THE
Risk-Tech Collective
In my years of experience, I’ve built a reputation for vetting and recommending technology solutions that reduce risk, support innovation, and advance industries forward.
As an independent advisor, I continue to evaluate and support startups shaping the future of insurance, risk management, and construction.
The Risk-Tech Collective is a curated group of those startups I actively advise and/or endorse, and I share them here as a resource for my trusted network.
AT AXA XL, MY TEAM AND I VETTED & RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS:
800+
Solutions Screened
350+
Technologies vetted in detail
50+
Solutions publicly endorsed as viable and valuable for client growth
If you reach out to a contact listed below, a quick mention that you found their company here is always appreciated.
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Construction Risk AI
Construction Risk AI provides an AI/ML-powered platform for contractors, insurers, and brokers to proactively manage project risk throughout the construction lifecycle.
Its predictive analytics forecast delays, cost overruns, and safety incidents while delivering data-driven risk scores to support smarter underwriting.
Contact
Jeremiah Woods, CEO & Founder
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DataHaven
DataHaven is an AI-powered intelligence platform for P&C insurers that integrates across systems to deliver actionable insights on underwriting, reinsurance, claims, and portfolio performance.
With modules like Combined Ratio Intelligence and Reinsurance Intelligence, it accelerates decision-making from weeks to minutes.
Contact
Yandy Plasencia, CEO & Founder
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Faura
Faura helps property insurers and homeowners assess and reduce natural catastrophe risks from wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and more.
With survivability scores, risk drivers, and actionable mitigation recommendations, Faura combines customer feedback and advanced analytics to increase resilience and engagement.
Contact
Valkyrie Holmes, CEO & Co-Founder
valkyrie@faura.us🌐 faura.us
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Findevor
AI-powered portfolio intelligence for property & casualty insurers, helping underwriters and executives improve decision-making and identify new business opportunities.
Its Strategic Analytics Manager (SAM) and underwriting simulator deliver real-time insights, predictive alerts, and scenario testing for smarter, faster underwriting.
Contact
Alex Valdes, CEO & Co-founder
alex@findevor.ai -
Parameter Climate
Parameter Climate provides parametric non-cat weather insurance and climate risk solutions for corporations, public entities, and investors.
Leveraging its proprietary ClimateDelta analytics platform and in-house underwriting, it enables efficient climate risk analysis, transfer, and distribution.
Contact
Marty Malinow, CEO & Founder
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Vardera Labs
Vardera Labs offers an AI-driven valuation platform for auction houses, resellers, and collectors to appraise luxury goods and collectibles with speed and accuracy.
Automated grading, real-time consignment workflows, and a vast auction dataset streamline operations and free up experts for high-value work.
Contact
Derek Bugley, CEO & Co-Founder
derek@varderalabs.com
Strategic Advisory Services
For Tech Startups
I help drive rapid growth for emerging startups in the insurance and construction industries with strategies focused on product-market fit, go-to-market, and industry credibility.
My approach helps innovative companies achieve market leadership and long-term success.
For Insurers & Brokers
I work with insurers and brokers to reshape traditional business models and services offerings into innovative, growth-drivers, and market differentiators.
Together, we identify opportunities to reduce risk, drive client-centricity, and uncover new revenue streams in a rapidly evolving industry.
For Enterprise Clients
I help large corporations, such as Fortune 500 and ENR 400, navigate emerging risks and innovate how they manage them.
By integrating risk strategies and tech-driven solutions, I help optimize risk/reward models, strengthen resilience, and ensure long-term adaptability.