The Secret Life of an InsurTech CEO Leading a $5B Cybersecurity MGA

August 29, 2022 by Russ Banham

In the early aughts, when Shardul Shah first met technology entrepreneur Joshua Motta as undergraduates at the University of Chicago, Motta seemed unusually reserved.

Executive Summary

Tech entrepreneur Joshua Motta has devised a compelling way to insure cyber exposures. Insurance Journalist Russ Banham details an incredible personal journey that led to the founding of Coalition—an InsurTech now valued at $5 billion.

“I found it challenging to meet his intellect,” said Shah, a partner at venture capital firm Index Ventures. “As a consequence, [our discussions] were more about me than him. I really couldn’t get him loose.”Executive SummaryTech entrepreneur Joshua Motta has devised a compelling way to insure cyber exposures. Insurance Journalist Russ Banham details an incredible personal journey that led to the founding of Coalition—an InsurTech now valued at $5 billion.