Mike Rydell is a president and founder who blends nine years of formal tech experience with a multi-generational career in crop insurance to modernize how farmers and agencies manage risk. He leads a regional crop insurance agency while building custom platforms, automations, and workflows that scaled a 40+ year business from local to national reach. As host of The Crop Insurance Podcast and an education-focused practitioner, he makes complex insurance and policy topics accessible to producers and agents. Mike’s hands-on development background (Full Stack bootcamp, Salesforce work) lets him bridge client-facing strategy and practical technical solutions—a rare mix in ag risk management. Outside the office, multiple Ironman finishes inform his disciplined, long-term approach to business and client relationships.
8 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
altMBA
Full Stack Developer Bootcamp, Full Stack Developer Bootcamp at Big Sky Code Academy
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates at Great Falls High School
BA Business Management, BA Business Management at Saint John's University
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Mike Rydell - President at The Crop Insurance Podcast