Jesse Schalk is a distinguished finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Jesse began his career at Deloitte, where he advanced to senior audit manager, specializing in insurance portfolios and regulatory compliance. He later held progressive finance roles, including Controller at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Vice President of Finance at a mid-sized property and casualty insurer, where he spearheaded cost optimization initiatives that saved over $15 million annually. As Chief Financial Officer at SLIDE INSURANCE HOLDINGS INC. from 2018 to 2023, Jesse was instrumental in transforming the company's financial infrastructure to support its insurtech ambitions. He oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and capital raising efforts that fueled a 200% revenue growth, enabling the launch of innovative digital platforms and expansion into underserved markets. His achievements include securing a $100 million venture funding round, implementing advanced financial analytics for real-time risk assessment, and ensuring GAAP compliance during a period of hyper-growth, which positioned SLIDE as a leader in agile insurance solutions. Now serving as an independent advisor to insurtech startups, Jesse continues to champion data-driven strategies and sustainable financial practices, drawing on his proven track record of delivering shareholder value in dynamic industry landscapes.