Hackers to Founders

I'm Chris (REal0day) Magistrado, hacker who interviews hackers, entrepreneurs, community builders, and investors. https://HackersToFounders.com

Hackers to Founders is a business podcast hosted by Chris Magistrado, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Magistrado hosts Hackers to Founders, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Ep. 18 - Eliminating Human Errors w/ Patrick Thomas

  Mar 21, 20251h 13mS0

  <p> What if AI-powered security could eliminate human errors in cybersecurity? Meet the founder making it happen. </p><p>In this episode of Hackers to Founders, I sit down with Patrick Ben Thomas, the founder of NullZec and its advanced malware development division, Shadow Mask. Patrick shares his journey from early cybersecurity research to building a solution designed to eliminate human errors and prevent malware from spreading. We discuss how his team integrates sandboxing, zero-trust architecture, and in-house malware analysis to isolate and detect threats before they reach end users. He also dives into the offensive research behind Shadow Mask, w...

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  Ep. 17 - How AI is Changing OSINT, Dark Web Investigations, and Fraud Detection w/ Zara Perumal

  Feb 21, 20251h 17mS0

  <p>What if AI could predict and prevent cyber fraud before it happens? Meet the founder making it possible " On this episode of Hackers to Founders, we feature Zara Perumal, the CTO and co-founder of Overwatch Data. The episode explores Zara’s journey from an early fascination with computer science, influenced by her software developer father, to her evolution into a cybersecurity and AI entrepreneur. Zara recounts her first steps into coding, beginning with HTML at age 11 and later developing iOS apps, which sparked her passion for building technology. She reflects on her experiences at MIT, where she explored bioinformatics, ma...

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  Ep. 16 - The Birth of the CVE System, created by Adam Shostack

  Jan 29, 20251h 43mS0

  <p>Who created the CVE system? That's Adam! In this insightful episode of "Hackers to Founders," host Chris REal0day Magistrado welcomes Adam Shostack, a renowned cybersecurity expert and co-creator of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system. Adam recounts his journey from a curious and geeky childhood, engaging in activities like D&D and building with Legos, to his influential career in cybersecurity. He delves into his early experiences at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he first encountered the importance of security and privacy in medical systems. Adam shares his entrepreneurial ventures, including his pivotal roles in startups like...

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  Ep. 15 - CISO Lessons from Fox News, Point72, and Phosphorus with John Terrill

  Jan 20, 20251h 54mS0

  <p>How do you defend Fox News, hedge funds, and global networks while building groundbreaking startups? John Terrill shares his journey.<br> <br>In this episode of Hackers for Founders, cybersecurity executive John Terrill shares his fascinating journey from a curious 12-year-old attending 2600 meetings in Atlanta to becoming a seasoned CISO and co-founder of Drawbridge Networks. He delves into the formative experiences that shaped his career, including his early exposure to security research at Internet Security Systems and his role in founding and developing innovative security technologies. Terrill highlights his learnings about product-market fit, timing, and the challenges of building t...

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  Ep. 14 - From Education platform to Browser Isolation: The Birth of SquareX w/ Vivek Ramachandran

  Jan 14, 20252h 10mS0

  <p>Vivek's passion for solving nuanced, bleeding-edge problems in cybersecurity led him to found SquareX, a browser-native security product that addresses client-side web attacks. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, community engagement, and leveraging one’s expertise to create scalable solutions. Additionally, Vivek delves into the challenges and lessons of entrepreneurship, stressing the significance of realistic goals, understanding market needs, and networking with advisors and peers to build successful ventures.</p><p>On the personal front, Vivek values balancing work with family and creative pursuits, such as writing a comic book series to inspire young minds about ethical hacking. He ad...

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