Beyond Boundaries | From Pints to Platforms: Ireland’s InsTech.ie Story
Welcome to the Beyond Boundaries interview series, showcasing the people and platforms redefining global insurance innovation.
In this episode, Sønr’s CEO Matt Connolly is joined by Gary Leyden, CEO of InsTech.ie, who shares how Ireland’s insurtech community came together to build something truly global.
🎙️ In this episode:
- How a casual pub conversation led to a national innovation platform
- Why InsTech.ie positions itself as a connector, not a competitor
- What makes Irish startups think global from day one
- The initiatives powering Ireland’s next generation of insurtechs
- From accelerators to sandboxes, how InsTech.ie is reshaping collaboration
📍 What you’ll also hear:
Gary talks through the evolution of InsTech.ie, from initial support by 10 CEOs to an ambitious national program with international partnerships.
🌎 If you’re interested in how ecosystems are built, supported, and scaled, this one is worth watching.
A huge thank you to Gary for joining us and sharing Ireland’s journey – from grassroots collaboration to global ambition and the foundations of a thriving innovation ecosystem.
To explore more of the people and companies defining global insurance innovation, the full Beyond Boundaries study offers a deep dive into emerging ecosystems, investor themes, and insurer strategies worldwide. The 2025 report will officially launch at ITC Vegas this October – a milestone moment for the global insurtech community.
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