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#191 Shane Curran: Will Cybersecurity Be The Hottest Industry of 2024?
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Is Cybersecurity The Next Big Investing Opportunity?
This week we’ve a special (yet different) type of episode. It’s a special interview with founder and CEO of Evervault, Shane Curran, from our Horizon event. Shane is the Irish whiz kid at the helm of Evervault.
With a company that’s reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, Evervault’s journey from a $3.2 million seed round to a Series A is a testament to Shane’s vision and the team’s tenacity. As we unravel the intricacies of the cybersecurity sector, we gain an insight into the competitive arena where cloud security giants such as Palo Alto Networks and Cloudflare are vying for supremacy.
Shane offers his keen analysis, shedding light on market growth, strategic acquisitions, and the driving force of insider ownership. Could cybersecurity be on the verge of a massive breakout this year for investors?
This episode is not just a conversation; it’s a peek behind the curtain of an industry in flux and a rally cry for the disruptors shaping the future.
Sit back and absorb the insights from a young founder who’s not only charting an alternative course in tech but also redefining the very fabric of cybersecurity.
This episode is sponsored by Vodafone Business. V-Hub advisers are here to help you achieve your business goals. With specialisms across a range of digital skills, our advisers are ready to assist you with free support and guidance, so your business can thrive in the digital world.
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(00:28) Vodafone business sponsorship
(01:21) Emmet's story of Shane Curran
(06:20) What does Evervault do?
(11:30) Did Shane Curran drop out of college?
(13:25) The importance of "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel
(16:00) The greatest risks to businesses
(17:50) The biggest players in cybersecurity for the future
(20:41) What does Shane think of CrowdStrike?
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