James Benham is the co-founder and CEO of JBKnowledge, a multinational technology and consulting company he’s bootstrapped for over 20 years. From his college dorm room to over 280 employees across the USA, Argentina, and South Africa, he has led JBKnowledge to build industry-leading software for the world's largest insurance companies.
James is also the co-founder of a disruptive insurance tech product, Terra, a cloud-based claims management software that improves claim outcomes for providers and consumers of Property and Casualty (P&C).
James is the creator and co-host of the growing and top-rated show, The InsurTech Geek Podcast, where he interviews leading industry experts from some of the most recognized companies in the world. A passionate bootstrapped entrepreneur, James is the bestselling author of Be Your Own VC: 10 Bootstrapping Principles to Generate Cash and Keep Control, his debut book. In Be Your Own VC, James shares how bootstrapping led his tech company to a multimillion-dollar exit and the freedom to build what they love.
James is a sought after consultant and speaker at the forefront of innovation in the insurance industry. His bold ideas and love for technology has landed him keynote opportunities on over 400 conference stages including The Future of Insurance USA and TEDx.
James has served as an elected city councilman, an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University and currently serves the state of Texas as a Regent on the governing board of Texas Southern University. In his spare time, James pursues many hobbies including flying airplanes, ballroom dancing, playing guitar, singing and geeking out on tech.
James Benham is the co-founder and CEO of JBKnowledge, a multinational technology and consulting company he’s bootstrapped for over 20 years. From his college dorm room to over 280 employees across the USA, Argentina, and South Africa, he has led JBKnowledge to build industry-leading software for the world's largest insurance companies.
James is also the co-founder of a disruptive insurance tech product, Terra, a cloud-based claims management software that improves claim outcomes for providers and consumers of Property and Casualty (P&C).
James is the creator and co-host of the growing and top-rated show, The InsurTech Geek Podcast, where he interviews leading industry experts from some of the most recognized companies in the world. A passionate bootstrapped entrepreneur, James is the bestselling author of Be Your Own VC: 10 Bootstrapping Principles to Generate Cash and Keep Control, his debut book. In Be Your Own VC, James shares how bootstrapping led his tech company to a multimillion-dollar exit and the freedom to build what they love.
James is a sought after consultant and speaker at the forefront of innovation in the insurance industry. His bold ideas and love for technology has landed him keynote opportunities on over 400 conference stages including The Future of Insurance USA and TEDx.
James has served as an elected city councilman, an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University and currently serves the state of Texas as a Regent on the governing board of Texas Southern University. In his spare time, James pursues many hobbies including flying airplanes, ballroom dancing, playing guitar, singing and geeking out on tech.
The Bootstrapped Entrepreneur: Be Your Own VC: 10 Bootstrapping Principles to Generate Cash and Keep Control
Less than 2% of tech startups successfully raise outside funds, which means 98% of tech founders need to know how to bootstrap and 2% need to know how to pick partners that won’t derail their vision. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup investor, or corporate innovator looking to partner with them, in this keynote you will learn the bootstrapping methodology and mindset that has fueled 20 years of profitable growth for James’ companies and clients.
Building Mad Scientists: How Any Job Title Can Disrupt and Innovate from Within
Research & Development sounds like a concept only for the biggest budgets—but it’s really a bootstrapping mindset that can empower every employee to tinker, solve complex problems, and fix what bugs them. In this keynote, James Benham walks audiences through the mindset and award-winning process that his Fortune 1000 clients have used to develop and empower innovators throughout any organization.
Audience: Corporate Innovators, Entrepreneurs &...
The Rise of ClaimsTech: How AI & Automation are Radically Changing the Future of Insurance
AI and machine learning are allowing the world’s largest industries to process, integrate and predict data like never before—how will that affect how we assess risk? What existing and upcoming technologies are being leveraged to change the way adjusters manage claims? In this keynote, James Benham leads risk management professionals through the data, innovations, and issues driving the claims management and insurance systems of the future.
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How Data-First InsurTech Ecosystems are Transforming the Future of Workers’ Compensation Claims
An insurance ecosystem is a network of integrated partners who have joined together for a specific cause. These partners connect their data and align their incentives to create an enhanced claims experience. But how might this impact workers’ compensation claims? And what are some of the ways that data can be leveraged to maximize get-to-work strategies? In this keynote, James Benham leads risk management professionals through the data, innovations, and issues driving the claims management...
Virtual Agents of Change: Navigating Workers’ Compensation’s Future with AI, Automation, and APIs
In this talk, James will dissect the future of Workers’ Compensation, a top insurance technologist, bestselling author, and host of The InsurTech Geek Podcast. James will dissect the tech-driven evolution reshaping Workers’ Compensation, addressing challenges and advancements in claims management. See how automation, AI, and machine learning streamline data analysis for precise decision-making, lightening claims handlers’ workload, and enhancing accuracy. The future of Workers’...
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P.N.
James is a consummate professional: he arrives early, stays late, and has the energy and enthusiasm to perk up over 100 real estate developers at 7:30 am! James always makes an event planner look good. Thanks again for a fabulous presentation!
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D.M.
James Benham was both inspirational & informative in his presentation on industry technology. James kept the audience intrigued and gasping for breath trying to absorb all that he professionally presented for almost ninety minutes. He could have gone another hour & kept our group mesmerized! The only complaint I would have is that we did not give James more time. I would strongly recommend him & his knowledge for any group! Be prepared to be blown away!
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M.W.
James is a master at delivering technical insight on current construction software trends. He manages well to keep my interest growing in the future of tech in the construction demographic. I have thoroughly enjoyed his past presentations and look forward to attending more when available.
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