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Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this engaging conversation, our host Vivek sits down with Stacy Edgar, an accomplished entrepreneur, Reiki master, and CEO of Venteur — a personalized health insurance platform that's transforming the way businesses approach healthcare benefits.

Stacy shares insights into her unique journey, from her early experiences in foreign policy and government contracting to co-founding Venteur with her brother. Discover how Venteur is leveraging AI to personalize healthcare choices, providing cost-effective, and flexible insurance options. Dive deep into the innovative strategies shaping the future of health insurance, including the importance of consumer empowerment and personalized experiences.

Get ready for fascinating stories, industry trends, and practical advice for entrepreneurs navigating the complex world of regulated markets. Stay tuned as we explore the significant impact of Venteur, its growth trajectory, and its vision to revolutionize the healthcare industry. Enjoy the episode!

Timestamps:
00:00 Tech-driven family; co-founded Ventur with brother.
05:00 Challenges transitioning to entrepreneurship from service background.
08:08 Offer cash instead of group health plan.
12:28 Wondering why cheaper individual insurance option exists.
14:44 Ventura rapidly scaled, reaching 16,000 employees.
17:29 AI-driven platform personalizes financial and healthcare decisions.
20:49 AI simplifies personalized health insurance shopping experience.
25:28 Brokers assess goals amid insurance price hikes.
28:15 Diverse partnerships with carriers for tech solutions.
29:46 Visibility on plans, revenue share, competitive insights.
34:28 Ventur aims to disrupt insurance, gain majority market.
37:47 Embrace bureaucracy by understanding and adapting rules.
41:57 Worked in Bangladesh on healthcare sustainability project.
44:30 Rethink healthcare payment dynamics, empowering consumers.
47:25 Product assists with wellness, relief, and support.

3 Fun-Facts:
1. Reiki Master: Stacy is a Reiki master, a fact that isn't widely known in her professional network.
2. Entrepreneurship Runs in the Family: Stacy comes from a family of entrepreneurial engineers, with her parents hailing from Taipei and Appalachia, respectively.
3. San Diego to San Francisco: Stacy was raised in San Diego but now resides in San Francisco.

Stacy's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyedgar/
Venteur Website - https://www.venteur.com/
Stacy's X - https://x.com/stacymei

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