Listen "Breaking Barriers as a Woman in Cybersecurity | Chenxi Wang, Founder, Rain Capital"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Chenxi Wang, Founder and General Partner of Rain Capital, has fascinating patterns in cybersecurity investing that most people miss. In this conversation, we dive deep into the mismatch between what founders are building versus what CISOs actually need, female representation amongst cyber founders and why being fearless isn't just a podcast name - it's a practice to incorporate into your very life.0:00 Chenxi’s accidental start to cybersecurity in academia4:17 A rising trend in cybersecurity: securing AI and AI agents9:23 Unpacking the founder-investor mismatch15:37 Breaking barriers for women in cybersecurity21:48 Being data-driven and challenges in early-stage venture investing34:17 Why hardware security could be a rising investment area43:02 Common founder mistake: not focusing on user experience46:54 How personal habits can compromise browser security🔔 Follow Chenxi and Aleksandra on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenxiwang88/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-melnikova-1012/🔥 Powered by SquareXDeployed as a lightweight extension, SquareX turns any browser, on any device, into a secure enterprise browser. Find out more about SquareX at https://hubs.la/Q03rPcbf0
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