Navigating Privacy: The Early Years of a Tech Company

This chapter explores the formative years of a company dedicated to enhancing online privacy through cryptography from 1997 to 2000. It highlights key developments such as establishing an office, hiring cryptographers, and engaging with the DEF CON community, along with the challenges posed by market dynamics and the dot-com crash. The narrative captures the evolution of privacy-focused tools, marketing strategies, and the company's eventual adaptation to emerging consumer needs amid growing surveillance concerns.