Listen "Somalia to Silicon Valley🚀 | Quitting Snapchat to building a Cyber Empire - NoHack | Yasmin Abdi"
Episode Synopsis
Want to break into Big Tech? 🤔 We chatted with Yasmin Abdi, founder of NoHack (and ex-Google, Meta, Snapchat!), to get the inside scoop. This Hackerproof episode dives into her journey, from Somalia to Silicon Valley, exploring NoHack's impact, her security role at Snapchat, and how you can land your dream tech job. Plus, we discuss networking tips, Afrotech, and potential partnerships. A must-watch for aspiring cybersecurity pros and tech enthusiasts! ======================01:40 - Introduction02:42 - Breaking into Big tech06:02 - About No hack’s launch event07:26 - Motivation behind Nohack10:15 - How Nohack works12:12 - Work in Somalia15:12 - What would you attribute your success to?16:55 - Advice for networking17:40 - Difference between working with snapchat vs Nohack20:36 - Hosting Afrotech22:12 - Toolsets as a Security manager at Snapchat.25:35 - Insider risk27:42 - Questions for Hackerproof - Partnership with Bigtech?29:02 - Questions for Hackerproof - Partnership with Nohack?31:21 - Conclusion. ========================💡 Big news Hackerproofhq FamilyOur newsletter has launched 🚀Get exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and insider tips delivered straight to your inbox.Click the link below to be a part of our newsletter community. Don’t miss out. 👇🔗 https://www.hackerproofhq.com/====================🔗Connect with Yasmin:➡️Nohack : nohackllc.com➡️Instagram: / yazabdi ➡️Linkedin: / yasminyabdi 🔗 Connect with Us: ➡️Quick link: https://t.co/Q71DRpDcr4➡️Instagram: / hackerproofhq ➡️Tiktok : / hacker.proof.. . ➡️Twitter: x.com/hackerproofhq =====================================🔗 Our Team: 👨🏽Femi - Video editor / aye.femi 👩🏽🦱Esther- Social media manager. / mayeblaq_ 👨🏽 David - Digital Strategy. / @witty_welz 📧 For inquiries and suggestions, reach out to us at [email protected] to Hacker Proof HQ : https://app.redcircle.com/shows/6fbd8...🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes! 🎙️✨#hackerproofhq #Startup #AfricansInTech #VentureCapital #Cybersecurity #TechIsTheNewBlack #baddiesInTech #bigtech #nohack #techcareers #podcast#cybersecuritySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hacker-proof-hq/donations
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