In this episode, we sat down with Dave McKinley, CEO of Reveal Security, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, cybersecurity, technology and the unconventional experiences that have shaped his career.
Dave’s journey is anything but typical. With a degree in music, experience performing sea shanties aboard a schooner and a career spanning technology, engineering and product leadership, he has built a unique perspective on what it takes to lead in high-pressure environments.
We explore how improvisation has helped Dave navigate everything from billionaires’ homes to boardrooms, why being comfortable with uncertainty is such an important leadership skill, and the philosophy that has shaped his approach to building teams.
Dave also shares his perspective on:
• The evolution of Reveal Security and its approach to insider threat
• Why high-fidelity data and observability matter in cybersecurity
• The reality of building software in the age of AI
• How AI is changing the way engineering teams are built
• Why standing out in today's talent market is becoming increasingly difficult
• His approach to hiring and developing exceptional people
• The transition from CTO/CPO to CEO
• Building a company that can move from startup mode to scale
And, of course, we couldn't start the conversation without putting Dave's improvisation skills to the test, with a sea shanty.
Watch the full conversation with Dave McKinley!🎙️
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Oliver Legg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/
Reveal Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/revealsecurity/
Dave McKinley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmckinley/