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Michelle Gouveia

Vice President at Sandbox Industries

Greater Hartford

Overview 

Michelle Gouveia is the Vice President at Sandbox Insurtech Ventures, with a background in leadership, budgeting, management, and strategic planning. She has made significant contributions to the Insurtech industry, investing in companies like Confianza at various stages of development. With an MBA from the University of Hartford and experience at companies like Travelers and Hartford Steam Boiler, Michelle has a strong foundation in the insurance sector. Currently, she plays a key role in Sandbox Insurtech Ventures, leveraging her expertise to drive growth and innovation in the Boston/New England region.

Work Experience 

  • Board Observer

    2024 - Current

Verituity is a verified digital payments platform that connects banks, businesses, and payees to first-time and on-time digital payouts.

Raised $28,800,000.00 from Ardent Venture Partners, MTech Capital, Sandbox Industries and Forgepoint Capital.

  • Vice President, Sandbox Insurance

    2021

    Sandbox invests in technologies that drive lasting change in human livelihood and transform healthcare, sustainability, and insurance & financial services. Sandbox also provides innovation consulting through Sandbox Advisors. Sandbox Insurtech Ventures is dedicated to investing in companies that are transforming the insurance & financial services industries. We have extensive experience in the insurance space from every dimension (insurers, brokers, reinsurers, investors, and bankers) and we scour the innovation landscape to identify top-tier investment opportunities.

  • Associate, Sandbox Insurance

    2019 - 2021

Sandbox bridges the gap between startups and corporations in three ways: strategic venture funds, accelerators, and consulting services.

  • Board Member

    2022

Confianza focuses on providing value through data integration for second and third-tier insurance companies.

Raised $3,699,962.00 from Sandbox Insurtech Ventures.

  • Board Observer

    2021

Indico Data provides machine learning solutions for automating data extraction and analysis from unstructured content.

Raised $49,379,000.00 from .406 Ventures, Osage Venture Partners, Sandbox Industries, Guidewire Software and Jump Capital.

  • Board Observer

    2020

Gradient AI provides AI solutions for the insurance industry, leveraging vast industry data for accurate predictions.

Raised $123,184,323.00 from Forté Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Centana Growth Partners and Sandbox Insurtech Ventures.

  • Board Observer

    2022 - 2023

Layr is an insurtech startup determined to help small businesses tackle commercial insurance on their terms.

Raised $25,625,000.00 from Cota Capital, Sandbox Industries, Hudson Structured Capital Management, The K Fund and Flyover Capital.

  • Manager, Strategic Initiatives

    2015 - 2019

HSB Group, Inc. provides equipment breakdown insurance, and other specialty insurance and reinsurance services.

  • Assistant Manager, Agency Operations

    2013 - 2015

  • Lead Agency Administration Representative

    2013 - 2013

  • Agency Administration Representative

    2011 - 2013

  • Operations and Marketing Administrator

    2010 - 2011

Blake Equipment Company is a construction firm providing water and thermal energy solutions, equipment, products and services.

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