Ryan Heartfield — AI PhD and now founder and CEO of Exalens — jumps into the ring to talk about moving from academia to cybersecurity startupland, and his mission to transform OT security.

George K and George A talk to Ryan about:

💡How his vendor pains as an operator now inform his own GTM strategy

🤖 The hype and reality of AI in cybersecurity, and why understanding solution and model limitations is crucial

💼 The challenges and rewards of transitioning from technical roles to founding a startup

🔍 The importance of continuous learning and adapting to stay relevant in cybersecurity

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