Ep 253: Founder of CQCS, Gustavo Doria Filho

Rob and Lee start with some T-shirt talk before welcoming guest Gustavo Doria Filho, Founder of CQCS.

What began as an online network for insurance professionals in Brazil has flourished into a global community of over 100,000 subscribers. In the episode, Gustavo shares the journey of founding CQCS and highlights the vibrant landscape of insurance and innovation in Brazil, offering insights that resonate far beyond its borders. He talks about how Brazil's thriving InsurTech ecosystem is shaping the future of the industry worldwide and what we can expect from future events and opportunities.

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What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

[7:50] Gustavo’s career path and CQCS’s history. 

[10:11] Organizing a mirror ITC event in Brazil. 

[12:30] What was the first year like? 

[14:35] In the US, each state has their own insurance regulator, while in Brazil, the entire country is under one regulator. 

[16:26] The event is a mirror effect of the original ITC. 

[17:39] Excitement about InsurTech in Brazil. 

[19:47] Brazil’s paperless bank system. 

[20:56] Gustavo highlights the growth of the insurance industry in Brazil. 

[23:56] What attendees get out of the different sessions. 

[26:56] Brazil’s great ecosystem that helps people both feel trusting and as though they are having fun. 

[27:59] More about the big events in November 2024 and what we can expect.  

[29:21] The small things that make a difference in the event, including a diverse speaker lineup, providing a zero waste event, and of course that Brazilian sunshine.