Make exec stakeholders venture literate fast: the translation layer every insurer needs

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Life, Benefits, and Annuities Program

Senior leaders are increasingly asked to make decisions about venture-style metrics, AI vendor claims, and startup partnership risks—often without a venture background or time for a deep dive. This session shares a practical “translation layer” used to make leadership conversations decision‑grade fast: plain‑English explanations of common venture metrics, the questions that expose hand‑waving, and simple templates that turn startup updates into a one‑page executive brief. We’ll also cover what it looks like to “open source” these playbooks internally so teams can use a consistent standard without reinventing the wheel.

Session Moderator
Ashlyn Lackey
Ashlyn Lackey, Director - Prudential
Speakers
Collin Bhojwani
Collin Bhojwani, Head of Allianz Life Ventures - Allianz Life Ventures
Marie-Christine Razaire
Marie-Christine Razaire, Principal - Northwestern Mutual