Inside theMoonshot Process
Hear directly from entrepreneurs who've been through the Foundry process. These case studies focus on the experience — the auditions, assessments, and Sherpa guidance that shape every venture.
7
Assessment Tracks
Comprehensive evaluation areas
$100M+
Platform Premiums
Processed through our platform
6 weeks
Time to Market
Average from assessment to launch
50
States Licensed
Day 1 licensing available
The Process in Action
Detailed perspectives from entrepreneurs who have experienced the Moonshot Foundry process firsthand.
The Audition Experience
Foundry ProcessTarget: Rob's Assessment
A detailed look at the Moonshot audition process from an entrepreneur's perspective. Rob walked through the 20-minute pitch, the team Q&A, and the structured evaluation that followed — highlighting how the process helped sharpen his business thesis and identify gaps he hadn't considered.
Audition
Process Phase
Pitch + Q&A
Format
Clarity & Direction
Outcome
"The audition process wasn't just a pitch — it was the first real stress test of my idea. The team asked questions I hadn't thought to ask myself."
— Rob Jacomen
The Sherpa Journey
Sherpa ProcessTarget: Graham's Assessment
Graham's firsthand account of working with a dedicated Sherpa through the 7-track assessment. From initial assignment to deep-dive evaluations across technology, market analysis, and capital strategy — this case study shows how the Sherpa model provides genuine, equity-aligned guidance rather than generic consulting.
Assessment
Process Phase
7 Tracks
Tracks Covered
Go/No-Go Decision
Outcome
"Having a Sherpa with real skin in the game changed everything. This wasn't consulting — it was a partnership from day one."
— Graham Swafford
From Idea to Market
Ventures that leveraged Moonshot's infrastructure, capital, and Sherpa guidance to achieve rapid market entry.
Perimeter
Real Estate InsuranceTarget: Real Estate Investors
Launched a comprehensive real estate insurance platform with Moonshot's guidance through vendor selection, operational setup, and realistic timeline planning. The team's experience helped avoid common pitfalls and establish a solid foundation.
Completed
Launch Phase
Streamlined
Vendor Integration
Optimized
Operational Setup
“The Sherpa guidance through vendor selection and operational setup was invaluable. They helped us create realistic timelines and avoid common pitfalls.”
Serve
Restaurant InsuranceTarget: Fast Food & Restaurant Operators
Built a full-stack MGA platform for restaurant and fast food general liability insurance. Serve streamlines the entire quote-to-bind process with a modern multi-step wizard, intelligent underwriting, and seamless policy management for agents and brokers.
Full MGA
Platform Type
Restaurants
Target Market
Quote-to-Bind SaaS
Business Model
“Moonshot helped us transform our vision into a complete insurance platform. Their infrastructure and guidance accelerated our path from concept to live MGA.”
Industries We Support
Our infrastructure supports a wide range of insurance verticals and product types.
Cyber & Tech E&O
Real Estate
Cannabis
Commercial Auto
Professional Liability
Embedded Insurance
Workers Compensation
Parametric
Any Line, Any Product
We Don't Just Provide Tools
We build, fund, and scale real insurance ventures with you. Our success stories demonstrate what's possible when expertise meets infrastructure.
Speed to Market
Launch in weeks, not years, with Day 1 licensing
Expert Guidance
Sherpas with equity in your success guide every step
Proven Infrastructure
$100M+ in premiums processed through our platform
Capital Access
Funding and investor network to fuel your growth
Want to Be Our Next Success Story?
We're actively looking for insurance entrepreneurs, underwriters, and innovators who want to build the next great insurance venture.
You might be a fit if:
- You have deep insurance expertise or underwriting experience
- You've identified an underserved market opportunity
- You want to launch an MGA, captive, or embedded product
- You're ready to move fast with the right support
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join the entrepreneurs who are going through the Moonshot Foundry process. Let's discuss your opportunity.