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Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #53 - Productivity Through Self-AwarenessIn this compelling episode of The Incubator Podcast, hosts Satbir Sran and Darren Boyd dive into the theme of productivity with TJ Walia, Founder and CEO of ZenTek Solutions. TJ shares his transformative journey from burnout to balance, sparked by a severe panic attack during his high-pressure career at Microsoft. His story unveils practical strategies for reclaiming productivity through self-awareness and intentional boundaries.Key takeaways include:Recognize Burnout: Monitor behavior for signs of chronic stress, like agitation or strained relationships, and pause to assess sustainability.Set Boundaries: Use tools like...
2025-05-1145 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #52 - Exploring Cybersecurity Strategies for 2025In this episode of the Incubator Podcast, hosts Satbir Sran and Darren Boyd sit down with Daniel Hooper, a cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience, including a decade as a CISO. They dive into the evolving world of cybersecurity, exploring key challenges and strategies for 2025.Daniel shares his journey from technical roles to a business-focused CISO, emphasizing the need to align security with organizational goals. He highlights AI as a game-changer for enhancing security operations, like investigations in Security Operations Centers, and enabling safe business innovations, such as secure chatbots. However, AI’s accessibility also empowers ad...
2025-05-1029 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #51 - Securing the API Frontier with Salt SecurityIn this episode of the Incubator Podcast, hosts Satbir Sran and Darren Boyd sit down with Nick Rago, Vice President of Product Strategy at Salt Security, a leading firm in API security. The conversation dives into the evolution of API security, the pioneering role of Salt Security, and the innovative approaches the company takes to address the growing challenges in the API landscape. Rago shares the origins of Salt Security and how the company is shaping the future of API governance and protection.*API Security Challenges*- Evolving Threat Landscape: APIs have become a prevalent attack v...
2025-05-0538 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #50 - Building a Data Security Foundation with Bedrock SecurityIn this episode of the Incubator podcast, co-hosts Satbir Sran and Darren Boyd sit down with Bruno Kurtic, the CEO and co-founder of Bedrock Security, to discuss his journey in enterprise software. Bruno shares his experience building Sumo Logic, a cloud-native log analytics platform that went public, and how those lessons drive innovations at Bedrock Security. Bruno explains that the core of Bedrock Security’s approach is a "metadata link," which builds a comprehensive data inventory from creation to consumption. This helps organizations discover, classify, and manage data effectively—the foundational step before any security can be imple...
2025-02-1531 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #49 - Securing SaaS: Reco’s AI-Driven End-to-End SSPM SolutionIn this episode of the Incubator Podcast, hosts Darren Boyd and Satbir Sran welcome Ofer Klein, the co-founder and CEO of Reco.ai, to delve into the evolving landscape of SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM). Ofer shares his diverse background—from flying helicopters in the Israeli Air Force to launching multiple startups—and explains how his experience, along with the expertise of his co-founders (who bring unique skills from their time in the Israeli FBI), laid the foundation for Reco.ai’s innovative approach to SaaS security.This podcast episode centers on the explosive growth of SaaS applic...
2025-02-1331 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #48 - Navigating the Future of AI with AheadIn this episode of the Incubator Podcast, co-hosts Darren Boyd and Satbir Sran welcome Ethan Rasa, an AI Sales Specialist at Ahead, to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and how enterprises can harness its potential.Key Highlights:Introducing Ahead:Discover how Ahead—a Chicago-based, multi-billion-dollar company with a nationwide footprint—is driving innovation with a robust portfolio that spans AI strategy, engineering, data science, security, and more. With 3,000 employees (including 2,500 engineers) and a strong presence among Fortune 2000 clients, Ahead is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge solutions into complex ente...
2025-02-0328 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #47 - Exploring the future of APIs and how to secure themIn this exciting episode of The Incubator Podcast, co-hosts Satbir Sran and Darren Boyd sit down with Reza Shafii, Senior Vice President of Product at Kong Inc., to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of API management, service mesh technologies, and the future of developer platforms. A key focus of the conversation is the convergence of API management and platform engineering, and how this integration is changing the way enterprises approach infrastructure, developer productivity, and system reliability. Reza explains how Kong is building innovative tools such as Kong Mesh and Insomnia to simplify the API development process, enhance security, a...
2024-10-0733 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #46 - ‘Space Container’: Creative IT Solutions, Without LimitsIn this insightful episode of the Incubator podcast, hosts Satbir Sran and Darren Boyd are joined by Craig Martin, VP at Ahead and leader of the Digital Solutions Group. In this episode, Craig, a devout Grateful Dead fan, shares the transformative strategies his team uses to help organizations unlock the full potential of technology through modernization. Just as Jerry Garcia's 'space container' crafted a unique, boundary-pushing soundscape in music, Craig's team is redefining the norms in IT, challenging conventional approaches to deliver innovative solutions.With a rich background in engineering and a knack for pioneering s...
2024-09-0318 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #45 - Observability Pipelines Reimagined with Observo.aiJoin us in this exciting episode of the Incubator podcast as co-hosts Darren Boyd and Satbir Sran sit down with Ricky Arora, the co-founder and COO of Observo.ai. Dive into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered observability pipelines and discover how Observo.ai is transforming the landscape of data observability and security.Key Differentiators: Learn about the unique features of Observo.ai, including its ML-driven insights, efficient data processing, and seamless integration with existing tools like Splunk, Datadog, and Elastic.Customer Success: Hear stories on how Observo.ai helps enterprises optimize their telemetry data, resulting in...
2024-07-3035 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #44 - Operating at the Cyber Frontier with ZscalerIn this episode of the Incubator Podcast, co-hosts Satbir Sran and Darren Boyd welcome Brian Deitch, Chief Technology Evangelist at Zscaler. With an impressive 30% of Forbes Global 2000 companies as clients, Zscaler is making significant strides in connecting people to resources and enhancing cybersecurity measures.Brian shares his journey from joining Zscaler seven years ago to becoming a key figure in their technology evangelism. The discussion delves into Zscaler's evolution, focusing on their Zero Trust Exchange strategy, data protection, DLP, and innovative approaches to data classification. Brian highlights the importance of user experience and the impact of AI...
2024-07-1735 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #43 - Cultivating Resilience and Innovation in Cybersecurity with Mel ReyesIn this episode of the Incubator Podcast, hosts Darren Boyd and Satbir Sran welcome Mel Reyes, a distinguished figure in the tech industry known for his roles as a global CIO and CISO, founder of Digital Guardians, and an active community contributor. Mel shares his extensive experience in IT and security, discussing the evolving challenges in cyber threats, compliance, and the importance of leadership in security operations. He emphasizes the significant impact of management support on cultural change within organizations and highlights the necessity of building trust and collaboration among teams. Mel also dives into the...
2024-05-0739 min
Ink8r (in·cu·ba·tor) PodcastEpisode #42 - Unpacking the Future of Hybrid Clouds with Dell’s PowerFlexIn this episode of the Incubator Podcast, hosts Darren Boyd and Satbir Sran delve into the transformative world of hybrid cloud with guest Steve Bisnett, Global Field CTO for PowerFlex at Dell Technologies. Steve shares insights into his extensive background in the tech industry, especially his experiences transitioning from customer-focused roles to influencing product innovation at Dell.The episode centers around PowerFlex, a pioneering software-defined storage solution. This technology, initially acquired and evolved over time by Dell, addresses the burgeoning needs of modern data centers characterized by high scalability and the flexibility to adapt to various workloads...
2024-04-1434 min