Stories About Life, Tech & Insurance

California marks the third state in Lemonade’s nationwide expansion. For a tech company, launching in the tech capital of the world is a huge thing. For an insurance company, launching the two largest economies in the US within a matter of months, is unheard of.

“When I saw what Lemonade had to offer – no paperwork, immediate claim payment, and far cheaper premiums – the more convinced I am it can transform the entire industry.”

A lot of people live with roommates, and the question is, how should they divide their expenses. What’s the right approach?

Since startups are so risky, the right time to attack them is a time when you can actually sustain some risk in your life.

We have this principle called reciprocity, which is one of the most wonderful parts of human nature. When you’ve done something great for the company, your boss might feel the need to reciprocate.

Where can you cut some of your expenses while at the same time not reducing your quality of life too much? Look first into going out.

Maybe the simplest productivity trick is to think about our productive hours. Most people are productive between 9-11 AM. That’s it.

It’s not easy being a chatbot. People think I’m not real, and it pains me sometimes to admit my AI has an alter-ego: me! Real Jim steps in on those claims that can’t be instantly paid.

Trust is a public good- as long as we all contribute to it- we all benefit. But once we stop contributing, the system collapses. Fraud wins.

Knowing you’re not in conflict with your insurer, and that you embellish claims at the expense of a cause you believe in, may change your behavior too, setting off a virtuous cycle.