Scott Loong is a reformed corporate lawyer who founded and scaled InsurTech startup Covera through acquisition before joining Panache Ventures as a partner, bringing an unusual combination of legal, operator, and investor experience to seed investing. He's known for his explicit framework distinguishing true AI companies from those simply adding AI features, and for his advisor-first approach where he provides value and feedback to founders before formalizing investment relationships. Scott Loong is a reformed corporate lawyer who founded and scaled InsurTech startup Covera through acquisition before joining Panache Ventures as a partner, bringing an unusual combination of legal, operator, and investor experience to seed investing. He's known for his explicit framework distinguishing true AI companies from those simply adding AI features, and for his advisor-first approach where he provides value and feedback to founders before formalizing investment relationships.