The AI Coverage Gap: Why Your Insurance Policy Won't Save You

The AI Coverage Gap: Why Your Insurance Policy Won't Save You

Your current insurance policy has a gap in it. Your AI system is probably sitting right in it. Karthik Ramakrishnan, CEO of Armilla AI, has spent 15 years at the frontier of machine learning. From building prediction platforms for the New York Times and Kobo, to working alongside AI godfather Yoshua Bengio at Element AI, he's seen the full arc. Now he's solving the problem enterprises won't say out loud: they're terrified of deploying AI because nobody can tell them what happens when it goes wrong. In this episode, Karthik breaks down exactly where the coverage gaps live. Why 50+ US insurers have quietly added AI exclusions to general liability policies. Why your cyber insurance won't trigger when your own AI causes a privacy breach. And what the Air Canada chatbot lawsuit means for every company deploying AI today. He also gets into the practical side. How one fintech startup used a warranty on their AI model to win banks that competitors couldn't. Why a perfect demo is no longer enough to close enterprise deals. And what Y Combinator pushed him to do that changed everything for Armilla.

The Finance Mistakes Founders Notice Too Late with Rebecca Skvorc (ODAIA)

Most founders obsess over growth. But Rebecca Skvorc, CFO at ODAIA, says the real question is whether your company has the foundation to survive it. In this episode of Mantle Mondays, Rebecca joins Amar Varma to unpack what founders need to understand before the curve starts pointing up: ARR vs. CARR, net and gross revenue retention, cap table complexity, smart resource allocation, remote culture, and why finance should be treated as a strategic partner from day one.

How Founders Can Turn Equity Into Lasting Impact | Colin Hennigar

Colin Hennigar [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/colin-hennigar-4b73b521] of SickKids Foundation and the Upside Foundation joins Mantle Mondays to explain how founders can turn startup equity into lasting impact and why legacy should start long before the exit. Donate to SickKids Foundation: www.sickkidsfoundation.com [www.sickkidsfoundation.com] Learn about the Upside Foundation: www.upsidefoundation.ca [www.upsidefoundation.ca] Manage your cap table on Mantle: www.withmantle.com [www.withmantle.com]

What Are VCs Looking For in 2026? | Matt Cohen (Ripple Ventures)

Raising venture capital in 2026 looks nothing like it did three years ago. Seed-strapped companies are hitting $6M ARR in six months. Pre-ChatGPT portfolios are re-platforming from scratch. Matt Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner of Ripple Ventures, has backed 55+ companies through 13 exits since launching the firm. He joins Amar Varma on Mantle Mondays to break down what's actually getting funded right now — and what isn't. 00:00 Introduction to Venture Capital and Founder's Journey 05:54 The Evolution of Ripple Ventures and Investment Philosophy 12:09 The Importance of Long-Term Commitment in Venture Capital 17:37 The Role of Founders in Shaping the Future of Technology 23:41 Success Stories and Lessons Learned from Portfolio Companies 31:12 Navigating AI and Infrastructure in Tech 39:32 The Role of Relationships in Venture Capital 44:2 Personal Insights and Community Engagement

The Founder's Guide to Managing Post-Exit Wealth

What does it actually take to manage wealth well after an exit?In this episode of Mantle Mondays, Chris Canavan, the General Manager for post-exit founders, breaks down how founders should think about managing post-exit wealth — from preparing your personal finances before liquidity to handling the operational, emotional, and strategic complexity that shows up after the deal closes.