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Podcast series hosted by Minh Q. Tran, Managing Partner at Mandalore Partners.
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How Regulation Will Shape Fintech Innovation in Europe by 2030
A forward-looking exploration of the regulatory landscape — how upcoming EU frameworks will either accelerate or constrain fintech and insurtech innovation over the next five…
Predictive Insurance Through AI: Myth or Reality?
Evaluating whether AI can truly achieve predictive insurance, this episode concludes it is partially real but aspirational: while AI models analyze large datasets (IoT, weather, traffic) to price…
Major Insurtech Trends: AI, Personalization, Automation
This episode explores the three major forces reshaping insurance—AI, hyper-personalization, and automation—explaining that AI transforms core processes like underwriting and claims, while…
Why Are Insurtechs So Attractive to Investors?
Insurtech attracts capital due to significant market inefficiencies in legacy systems and strong margin potential derived from automation, with tech-driven value propositions such as embedded and…
Where Is VC Investment Heading in 2026?
VC investment in 2026 is concentrated in AI (which captured over 60% of global VC in 2025) along with Healthcare/Biotech, Fintech, and Enterprise Software, with funds prioritizing startups that…
The Most VC‑Funded Sectors in Europe
In 2026, European VC capital flows are dominated by Artificial Intelligence ($17.5B in 2025), Healthcare/Biotech ($13B), and Fintech ($7.4B), with AI now functioning as core business infrastructure…
Top 5 Insurtech Startups to Watch in 2026
From Berlin to Paris, we count down the most promising insurtech startups in Europe that are poised for a breakout year. …
The Next Generation of Insurtech Founders: Trends to Watch in Europe
Who is building the future of insurance? We spotlight the key trends new founders are leveraging, from embedded insurance to climate risk and parametric products. …
How AI is Changing the Underwriting Process in B2B Insurance
A deep dive into a specific B2B opportunity. We examine how AI is replacing manual underwriting, enabling new types of commercial insurance products to be built. …
Episode 20 : AI Agentic Playbook
Welcome to the podcast series hosted by Minh Q. Tran, Managing Partner of Mandalore Partners, and with Sabine VanderLinden, Founder of Alchemy Crew Ventures. …
AI in Insurance: From Claims Automation to Risk Prediction
We explore the practical applications of AI in insurtech. This episode covers how machine learning is making claims processing faster, pricing more accurate, and risk models…
Is There Still Room for Disruption in the European Insurance Market?
Insurance is a legacy industry, but is it ripe for new challengers? This episode identifies the remaining white space and opportunities for insurtech founders in Europe. …
What Makes a Fintech VC Fund Stand Out in a Saturated Market?
In a crowded market, how do founders choose the right VC? We analyze what makes a fintech-focused fund a true value-add partner, beyond just the capital. …
From Payment Rails to Embedded Finance: What VCs Are Betting on in Fintech
We follow the money in fintech. This episode looks at the hottest sectors, from innovating on core infrastructure to embedding financial services in non-financial platforms. …
Is AI Transforming Venture Capital?
Beyond just investing in AI, how is AI changing the process of venture capital? We explore AI-driven deal sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management. …
Investing in Artificial Intelligence: Key Trends for Funds
AI is reshaping every industry. This episode explores the key AI trends VCs are watching, from foundational models to the application layer, and where capital is being deployed…
Three Reasons Why LPs Should Look at Studio Models
Going deeper, this episode speaks to the (LPs). We explore why the studio model is becoming an attractive asset class for the investors in venture funds. …
Why Do Venture Studios Attract Investors?
We dive into the economics and strategic advantages of the studio model from a general capital perspective. Learn why VCs are increasingly allocating funds to studios to de-risk early-stage…
How We See the Future of Company Building at Mandalore
An inside look at the Mandalore thesis. Minh shares our perspective on company building and the future of capital, outlining the principles that guide our investment strategy. …
AI Startups in PE/VC: Overhyped or Underestimated?
AI startup valuations are at an all-time high. Is this a bubble or the new reality? We debate whether AI companies are overhyped or genuinely underestimated by VC and PE investors, and what to look…
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Mandalore Podcast has published 45 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Business, Investing.
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