023: From Actuarial to InsurTech Founder and Imposter Syndrome Along the Way with Bijal Patel
Summary
Bijal Patel, co-founder and CTO of Aurora, shares her journey from actuarial to digital commercial InsurTech. She discusses the importance of finding happiness in work and how to navigate career transitions.
Bijal also opens up about imposter syndrome and the challenges of being a leader in a startup. She emphasizes the value of building a strong culture and the power of reaching out to others for inspiration and guidance.
Takeaways
Finding happiness in work is crucial for career satisfaction.
When considering a career change, focus on what you enjoy and what brings you value.
Building a strong culture and values is essential for a successful team.
Imposter syndrome can be overcome by recognizing your strengths and focusing on your intentions.
Reaching out to others for guidance and inspiration can lead to valuable connections and opportunities.
Thanks to Send for sponsoring this this episode.
Send is an award-winning insurance software company. It’s flagship product is an AI-enabled Underwriting Workbench – a single platform from submission to bind, and beyond. The platform helps commercial and specialty insurers around the world drive greater efficiency, control and effectiveness. It has rich out-of-the-box functionality, workflow templates for over 40 lines of business, and proven deployments in multiple geographies.
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