From the Ground Up

Software is moving faster than security can keep up, and Abhay Bhargav thinks that’s a dangerous problem. In this episode, the CEO of SecurityReview AI explains why threat modeling is broken, how AI can finally fix it, and what happens when security moves upstream instead of becoming an afterthought. If you care about building technology that scales without falling apart, this is a conversation worth hearing.

In this episode, Ian Amit breaks down why generative AI cannot be trusted to fix cloud infrastructure and why deterministic AI is about to reshape DevOps. He shares the frustrations that led him to build Gomboc AI and explains how teams are reclaiming massive engineering time by using it. If you want a clear, no-nonsense view of the future of cloud security and the role AI will play, you will not want to miss this conversation.

This episode dives into how ONYX Motors’ Tim Seward turned a personal experiment into one of the most influential electric moped brands in America. His story reveals why designing durable, customizable machines, not disposable tech, can spark an entire mobility movement. If you want to understand the future of city commuting and the culture forming around it, this conversation is essential.

In this episode of From the Ground Up, Plant Cell Technology CEO Yoni Kalin reveals how cell culture is poised to reshape global food production, medicine, and biotech. He breaks down how his team scaled from a single product to an entire ecosystem powering growers, researchers, hobbyists, and emerging food-tech pioneers. Listeners get an inside look at the future of automated labs, organ-on-demand science, and the new educational models bringing biotechnology to everyone.

When a cyber crisis hits, most companies freeze, but Arvind Parthasarathi built CYGNVS to make sure they don’t have to. In this episode, he shares how his platform helps organizations stay operational when everything from email to infrastructure collapses. It’s a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and leading through chaos in the digital age.

Entrepreneurs build their dreams brick by brick, but few stop to protect what they’ve built. In this episode, WoodmenLife CMO Kyle McMahan shares how founders can turn short-term hustle into long-term security through smart financial planning, risk protection, and community impact. It’s a conversation about what it really takes to build not just a business, but a legacy that lasts.

What happens when artificial intelligence starts stealing human faces? On this episode of From the Ground Up, we sit down with Spotlite co-founder Hannah Choi, whose company is protecting real creators from AI misuse while reshaping the modeling industry for the digital age. Discover how Spotlite is turning ethical tech into opportunity, where creators stay in control, and authenticity fights back against automation.

Motorcycles have always meant freedom, but also risk. Damon Inc., led by CEO Dom Kwong, is changing that. With its HyperSport electric motorcycle and Damon IO digital platform, the company is bringing safety, intelligence, and scalability to two-wheel mobility.

Freight is broken. Cargo spends weeks stuck in bottlenecks between trucks and trains. Glīd, led by SpaceX alum Kevin Damoa, has built a system that cuts the process down to minutes. With autonomous “Gliders” and smart software, the company is reimagining how goods move: faster, cleaner, and seamless.

What does it really take to build a culture of innovation that lasts? In this episode, strategic advisor and author Cris Beswick breaks down the myths, mindsets, and mechanics behind innovation-led growth, plus why most companies get it wrong. If you’re a founder, executive, or manager looking to make innovation more than just a buzzword, this conversation is your playbook.