Insurance for Startups: What You Need to Know

This event is intended for startup founders, innovators, researchers, investors, and others actively involved in Alberta's innovation ecosystem. Insurance might not be the first thing on your mind when building a startup, but understanding your risks and having the right coverage can save your business from costly mistakes down the road. From protecting your intellectual property and equipment to managing liability, hiring employees, and meeting investor or customer requirements, insurance plays an important role as your company grows. But what coverage does an early stage startup actually need? When should you start thinking about insurance? And how do you avoid paying for coverage you don't need? Join us for our next Founders Lunch, where a panel of insurance professionals will break down the essentials of startup insurance, share common mistakes founders make, and offer practical advice on protecting your business at different stages of growth. We'll explore: What types of insurance early stage startups should consider Common risks founders often overlook How insurance needs change as your startup grows Insurance requirements when working with customers, partners, and investors How to balance coverage, costs, and business priorities This will be an interactive discussion with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn directly from industry experts. Panelists: Akeem Robin, Client Executive, BFL CANADA Chelsey Bigelow, Vice President, Warden Insurance Adam Robillard, Commercial Account Executive, HUB International Jade Alberts, Co-Founder, Warden Insurance - moderator