Summary:

In this episode, Tom discusses his journey from engineering to co-founding Innerworks, a startup focused on identity and authentication in the digital age. He shares insights on the importance of understanding customer needs, the challenges of bot detection, and the evolving landscape of online safety. Tom also reflects on the fundraising process, the significance of diverse skill sets in a startup, and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

10:34 Innerworks: The Vision and Product Overview

18:36 Technical Approaches to Bot Detection

21:58 The Future of AI in Cybersecurity

27:50 Data Privacy and Compliance Challenges

30:39 Fundraising and Business Growth Insights

36:11 Key Lessons for Aspiring Founders

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ryan-6a481b205/

https://www.innerworks.me/