fifth wall’s brendan wallace and hippo’s assaf wand are joining us on extra crunch live
Industry Leaders to Discuss PropTech and Insurtech Fundraising
The landscape of numerous industries is undergoing significant transformation, even those with long-established traditions. This is particularly evident in the realms of property technology (proptech) and insurance technology (insurtech). Fortunately, we will be hosting two prominent figures from these sectors on an upcoming installment of Extra Crunch Live.
Featured Guests: Brendan Wallace and Assaf Wand
On April 21st at 12:00 PM Pacific Time / 3:00 PM Eastern Time, Brendan Wallace of Fifth Wall and Assaf Wand of Hippo will join us for a discussion. They will delve into the intricacies of fundraising within these dynamic industries.
Specifically, they will detail the fundraising journey of Hippo, offering insights into their experiences. The pair will also provide real-time feedback on pitch decks submitted by audience members. Interested in having your deck reviewed? Submit it via this link.
Meet Brendan Wallace
Brendan Wallace is a co-founder and managing partner at Fifth Wall, a leading venture capital firm specializing in proptech, the future of work, and innovative retail solutions. Fifth Wall’s investment portfolio boasts companies like Opendoor, ClassPass, Allbirds, Clutter, Eden, Lime, and Lyric.
Prior to Fifth Wall, Wallace demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by co-founding Identified, which was later acquired by Workday, and Cabify, a major ridesharing platform in Latin America. He also actively engaged in angel investing, supporting companies such as Bonobos, Dollar Shave Club, Lyft, and SpaceX.
Wallace’s extensive experience across diverse tech sectors makes him a valuable source of knowledge and insight.
Introducing Assaf Wand
Assaf Wand serves as the co-founder and CEO of Hippo, a modern home insurance provider designed for the digital era. Wand is a seasoned entrepreneur, having previously founded Sabi, a company focused on the design and development of consumer products, which was acquired in 2015.
Wand’s background also includes experience in investment, having served as a strategic investor for Intel Capital, and consulting at McKinsey & Company.
Hippo has successfully secured over $700 million in funding from investors including Bond, Felicis, Comcast, and Horizons.
A Synergistic Partnership
Given Wallace’s investment in Hippo’s Series B funding round, we are eager to explore the factors that led Wand and Wallace to collaborate, their current working relationship, and the guidance they offer to founders seeking capital and aiming to expand their businesses.
Event Details and Registration
Join us for this insightful conversation on April 21st at noon PT/3pm ET. The event is open to the public and free to attend live. Access to the recorded session will be exclusively available to Extra Crunch subscribers. Register here to participate.
- Date: April 21st
- Time: 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
- Guests: Brendan Wallace (Fifth Wall) & Assaf Wand (Hippo)
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