Episode #4: Val Yap (PolicyPal)
Val Yap is founder and CEO of PolicyPal, a blockchain project looking to bridge the gap between consumers and insurance providers by creating accessibility for more people. Being based out of Singapore, she was also selected as a member of the 2017 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list. In this interview, Val and Elaine talk about the personal experiences that drove Val to create the company, how PolicyPal aims to disrupt the insurance industry worldwide, and what it is like to be a woman in the blockchain industry.
List of Topics Covered in This Episode:
00:00 — Introduction to Val Yap
01:20 — PolicyPal, and the problem it tries to address
03:59 — Token use cases, token holders, and proof of stake
05:24 — Singapore and blockchain
08:19 — China’s effect on Singapore’s blockchain community
09:10 — Expanding PolicyPal into emerging markets
10:11 — The importance of PolicyPal’s mobile-oriented platforms
11:17 — Making blockchain seamless
12:57 — Diversity, and women in blockchain
14:30 — Scaling PolicyPal and the big dream for the project
16:47 — Closing Remarks
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