June 29, 2025

How to build an Insurtech with ZERO VC funding!

How to build an Insurtech with ZERO VC funding!

Innovating Health Insurance with Vita Virtues – An Interview with CEO Miro Fok | FS Brew PodcastJoin us on this episode of FS Brew, the Middle East’s first podcast dedicated to the world of insurance and Insurtech in the UAE and broader Middle East. Hosts Vidya and Renjit welcome Miro Fok, the CEO and founder of Vita Virtues, a pioneering Insurtech firm specializing in digital health insurance solutions. Dive into Miro’s entrepreneurial journey, inspired by his sales background and a unique vision to streamline the sales process for health insurance through innovative technology.Discover how Vita Virtues is revolutionizing the UAE health insurance market, the challenges Miro faced in its inception, and the unique advantages of launching such a startup in the region. Miro shares invaluable insights into the evolving healthcare sector, the impact of digital transformation, and the importance of staying agile in a rapidly changing market.The discussion also covers Vita Virtues’ plans for international expansion, leveraging Gen AI for business optimization, and building scalable business models. Aspiring entrepreneurs will find Miro’s advice on sales, delegation, and organic growth particularly enlightening.Tune in for a comprehensive look at the future of Insurtech, the critical trends shaping the industry, and practical tips for navigating the entrepreneurial landscape in the Middle East.#FSBrew #Insurtech #HealthInsurance #VitaVirtues #Entrepreneurship #UAE #DigitalTransformation #AI #Sales #StartupJourneyTimestamps00:00 Introduction to FS Brew00:30 Meet Miro: CEO and Founder of Vita Virtues01:06 The Inspiration Behind Vita Virtues03:59 Challenges and Trends in the UAE Health Insurance Market05:44 Vita Virtues’ Products and Differentiation09:34 Sales Strategies and Business Metrics14:08 Advice for Aspiring Insurtech Entrepreneurs15:56 Funding and Growth Philosophy18:12 Careful Consideration of Funding18:33 Future of the Insurance Industry in the UAE19:24 Challenges and Opportunities for Insurers21:27 Company Goals for the Next 12–24 Months22:44 Embracing AI in Business24:31 Rapid Fire: Personal Interests and Hobbies30:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs35:23 Conclusion and FarewellRenjit Philip:Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.onemorethinginai.com⁠⁠⁠Socials:Twitter / X: @renjitphilipLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/renjit-philip⁠⁠⁠Vidya Veerapandian:⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-veerapandian/⁠I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy this conversation, please double check that you’ve liked the video and subscribed to the channel! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, really appreciate you!