Lance Poole

Lance Poole is an accomplished leader in the technology and insurance industries, currently serving as Head of AI Underwriting at Next Insurance, where Lance spearheads the development of innovative AI capabilities for commercial insurance. Prior roles include Co-Founder and Board Advisor at Maxwell Financial Labs, which focuses on automating workflows for mortgage lenders, and CEO of Juniper Labs, an insurtech company acquired by Next Insurance that utilizes machine learning for small business insurance solutions. With experience as CEO of d.behavior, a consultancy for financial services innovation, and Director of Product Development at Pack Health, Lance has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead product strategy and development across various sectors. Educational credentials include an M.S. in Applied Statistics from The University of Alabama and a Design Thinking Boot Camp certification from Stanford University.