Thank you, ITC Vegas 2025!
Grace Hanson won the State Farm Startup Pitch Competition at ITC Vegas 2025, taking the top spot among ten finalists chosen from a field of nearly 200 startups. Beyond the honor, the week meant meeting claims leaders and insurtech builders who've stayed part of the Elysian story since. Elysian's team spent the show at Kiosk D-7, and Grace closed the week with a session on why deep claims expertise still matters in an AI-driven market and a seat on the Women's Leadership Forum panel. Elysian returns to ITC Vegas this September 29 through October 1, and the team is looking forward to picking up more of those conversations.
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Join the Elysian team at the world's largest insurance innovation conference, stop by Kiosk D-7 to learn more about our offerings, and watch Founder and CEO Grace Hanson pitch LIVE at the State Farm Startup Pitch Competition.
Throughout InsureTechConnect Vegas 2025, Grace will be sharing insights on AI-driven claims innovation, the importance of deep industry expertise, and leadership in InsurTech across three key sessions:
📌 Tuesday, Oct. 14, 3:25 PM
State Farm Startup Pitch Competition
Location: Oceanside Ballroom B
Join Elysian Founder and CEO Grace Hanson as she presents in the State Farm Startup Pitch Competition. Learn how Elysian is reimagining commercial claims management with AI-native technology built by industry experts.
📌 Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2:00 PM
Why Deep Expertise Matters More Than Ever in Claims Innovation
Location: Mandalay Bay Ballroom
Grace brings decades of claims expertise to this critical discussion on the future of claims technology. Learn why successful innovation requires deep understanding of claims operations, not just technical capability, and how Elysian combines both to drive real results.
📌 Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3:00 PM
Women's Leadership Forum
Location: ITC Community Center (Expo Floor)
Grace joins fellow women leaders in insurance technology to discuss building companies, leading teams, and driving innovation in an evolving industry. A conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of InsureTech.
