Navigating IPOs, SPACs, and AI Valuations in insurtech with Michael Blankenship

In this insightful episode, Jeff Shi is joined by Michael Blankenship, Partner at Winston & Strawn and Managing Partner of the Houston office, to unpack the current and future landscape of IPOs, SPACs, and M&A within the insurtech and broader insurance industry. Michael brings nearly two decades of legal and capital markets expertise to the conversation, offering founders, executives, and investors practical guidance on public company readiness, regulatory navigation, and capital strategy.

The episode covers the evolution and regulation of SPACs, why the market cooled, and what a potential rebound might look like. Michael also explores how AI is transforming valuations in the insurtech space, why board composition matters for IPO success, and what legal firms like Winston & Strawn look for when working with high-growth insurance companies.

Whether you're a Series C founder preparing for the next big leap or an investor curious about market signals for 2025, this episode delivers critical insights on navigating capital markets in a rapidly evolving insurtech landscape.

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