Welcome to another episode of Startup Success, a podcast for founders and investors. Today we are joined by David McFarland, Founder and CEO of Coterie, an InsurTech company that simplifies commercial insurance for small businesses and startups. David shares insights for startup founders on: How to derisk your businessThe importance of surrounding yourself with smart people and building a trusted advisory networkThe impact of AI on his businessTips on persevering through turbulent timesDavid McFarland spent over eight years as an actuarial consultant before launching Coterie. As an actuarial, he saw a clear market gap wherein almost half the small businesses in America were not adequately covered. Four years on, Coterie has helped reimagine how insurance plays for small businesses by providing simple and speedy service in the commercial insurance space. With such an impressive portfolio, we’re honored to have him on the show to share some of his invaluable wisdom with us!