VerEstate: Champions Through A New Take on an Old Industry
Title insurance isn’t often the first thing that comes to mind when you think of disruptive innovation. But for the founders of - , , and - that’s precisely what made it an opportunity. They saw an industry still stuck in paper-heavy, manual workflows and imagined what it could become with the power of AI. VerEstate emerged as a digital title insurance agency focused on simplifying the real estate transaction process, aiming to create a faster and more efficient experience.
The idea came to life at ºÚÁϳԹÏ, rooted from the undergraduate courseÌýNew Venture Creation. Camden and Nico discovered a large opportunity, by simplifying title insurance rather than complicating it. They saw the inefficiencies and began building a solution that integrated technology in a way the industry hadn’t seen. Alec entered the picture later, joining the duo through the highly selective graduate-level accelerator course,ÌýNew Venture Launch.
Designed to prepare students for CU’s flagship entrepreneurial competition (New Venture Challenge), this course functions as a launchpad for student ventures. Each team is challenged to take an idea and transform it into a compelling business, building toward a high-stakes pitch in a series of competitive rounds. Through this process, teams go from early-stage concepts to fully-fledged startups.
VerEstate thrived in this environment. What began as a classroom concept quickly evolved into a high-potential startup. Their preparation and hard work resulted in an impressive showing at the New Venture Challenge finals, securing the title and the monetary grand prize. New Venture Challenge is the largest startup competition in Boulder, drawing hundreds of student entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry judges each year. Winning it is no small feat, and for VerEstate, it marked the beginning of a much larger journey.Ìý
Three Paths, One Vision
VerEstate’s strength lies in its diversity. Each founder brings a unique background and perspective to the table, which has driven their success. Camden, a student-athlete majoring in finance and marketing, balances business strategy with leadership drawn from years of football. Nico, originally from Chile, combines a background in economics with a strong foundation in operations and data analytics. Alec, a former neuroscientist and software engineer, contributes technical experience and insight from a decade of professional experience.
Rather than clashing, their differences have fueled better decisions and stronger collaboration. Their professional and personal synergy has allowed them to approach challenges with shared accountability.Ìý
“We complement each other’s weaknesses well. Which I think is a huge thing in business... to be able to find a team where you have people who are really strong at what you're not strong at.â€
The team dynamic is built around thoughtful decision-making, where each voice is considered. This shows their mutual respect for each other, along with chemistry that has shaped the way they work, not just as co-founders, but as colleagues who genuinely enjoy building something together.
Outside of strategy sessions and team meetings, they’ve built a personal connection. Whether it’s stepping up to carry the