Building a Climate Insurance Startup With Maria Mateo Iborra, Founder of Ibisa

In Episode 2, we meet Maria Mateo Iborra, Founder of . In this episode, Maria shares her entrepreneurial journey that led to founding IBISA, a company that leverages satellite technology to provide innovative insurance solutions for farmers. We discuss her passion for technology, the challenges of entering emerging markets, and her vision for making climate insurance mainstream.

In Episode 2, we meet Maria Mateo Iborra, Founder of Ibisa. In this episode, Maria shares her entrepreneurial journey that led to founding IBISA, a company that leverages satellite technology to provide innovative insurance solutions for farmers. We discuss her passion for technology, the challenges of entering emerging markets, and her vision for making climate insurance mainstream.

Key Topics Discussed

  • Maria’s entrepreneurial journey
  • The role of satellite technology in insurance
  • Challenges of scaling in emerging markets
  • Importance of storytelling and clear communication as a founder
  • Raising investment

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