Cyber Security District
Melanie Rieback - Life is not linear
Feb 3, 2022
Melanie Rieback, CEO of Radically Open Security, shares her journey starting a non-profit computer security consultancy company and her involvement in the Human Genome Project. She discusses the distinction between profit extraction and reinvestment in businesses, the harm of the startup ecosystem and big tech, and the impact of tech companies on society. She emphasizes the importance of inclusive programs, long-term thinking for entrepreneurs, and individual responsibility in shaping the world.
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- Melanie Rieback founded Radically Open Security as a not-for-profit cybersecurity consultancy focused on ethical hacking and transparency.
- Reinvesting profits in businesses is crucial for stability and product improvement, challenging the extraction-focused startup ecosystem.
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The Founding of Radically Open Security
Melanie Rivec, founder and CEO of Radically Open Security, shares her journey of establishing a unique social enterprise in the cybersecurity space. Recognizing the commercialism and lack of openness in the industry, Melanie sought to create a company that focuses on ethical hacking and transparency. Radically Open Security operates as a not-for-profit organization and gives 90% of its profits to charity. With a team of 40 professionals, they have worked with prominent organizations such as Google, Mozilla, and the European Commission. Melanie's goal is to challenge the traditional business models in the cybersecurity industry and promote a more open and collaborative approach.
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