The insurtech, bentech, and fintech realms are complicated, ever-changing, and require expertise to navigate. Armed with decades of experience, Jeff Oldham and Hassan Azar are helping young companies thrive in the marketplace. 

Jeff and his team at Informed Consulting work with young companies to help them get their product distributed to the right markets, and Hassan advises and builds companies that are selling to employers. 

During this fascinating interview, both Jeff and Hassan shared their thoughts around building new companies, tips for new CEOs, the importance of interpersonal skills,  considerations for building and selling to benefit leaders who are choosing solutions for 5 generations of workers. 

Don’t miss this awesome conversation packed with incredible information! 

You can also listen to the interview in podcast form:

Apple podcast link: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-of/id1549592446  

I Heart podcast link:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-speaking-of-76708275/#  

Spotify podcast link:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1g2LUGr0SzxbBmSHB3FHyL?si=PNO79sBOReGXQJu_CrsJEg

Connect with Jeff Oldham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-oldham/ 

Connect with Hassan Azar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassan-azar/

Learn more about Informed Consulting: https://www.informed.llc 

Topical time codes:

00:34 – About Hassan and Jeff’s professional background 

2:55 – What employers are looking for 

6:35 – Buying and building for many generations & selecting partners

9:51 – Recruiting/retaining workforce, and burnout

11:49 – Helping companies get in front of the right people

14:32 – Importance of not skipping the research

15:08 – Importance of considering who you take money from & who’s on your board

17:10 – Advice for young CEOs, steps that can’t be missed

22:30 – Entrepreneurs’ emotional intelligence

26:02 – Helping through transparency 

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Informed Consulting works with insurance carriers, digital health companies, insurtech organizations, and venture capital firms to drive distribution solutions in the employee benefits ecosystem.

They help companies reach revenue potential, confidently navigate a complex ecosystem, and position benefit ecosystem innovations for more efficient growth.

Visit https://www.informed.llc to learn more.