TB15- Marc DeLeonibus Built a Technology Company to Enhance an Inefficient Industry.

In this episode of the Team Business podcast, co-hosts Mike Fusco and Ray Ramirez are joined by Marc DeLeonibus, Co-Founder and Director of Bold Penguin. Marc chats about the history of his company, the reason for the name, his background, and the team.

Episode Highlights:

• Marc tells us the history of Bold Penguin and what they do. (6:15)
• Marc shares where the name Bold Penguin originated. (9:02)
• Marc shares his background. (11:09)
• Why did Marc choose the insurance industry? (14:05)
• How did Marc find the right people to advance the technological side of his business? (15:44)
• Marc shares how the pandemic has affected his agency. (17:25)
• What does Bold Penguin’s work culture look like in the wake of COVID-19? (19:40)
• What’s next for Bold Penguin? (2:42)

 

Key Quotes:

• “Penguins, they work together as a team. You always see them in their colonies. They might look slow on the surface, but under the water, they’re incredibly fast. And, that’s everything that our technology is built around… being fast, efficient, to the point.” – Marc DeLeonibus
• “I think insurance is absolute. In my opinion, the best business to be in… particularly commercial insurance, because there’s so much ability for agents. I can leverage technology now to really get an edge and grow quickly.” – Marc DeLeonibus
• “Understanding what I think we all understood from early on, is we need to look at what the seats are on the bus, and figure out how to put those people in those right places. Don’t sacrifice ever, on people. Make sure every single person is truly an A player that brings a complementary skill set to the team.” – Marc DeLeonibus

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Marc DeLeonibus LinkedIn
• Bold Penguin
• Fusco & Orsini Insurance Services
• Mike Fusco LinkedIn 
• Ray Ramirez LinkedIn