From FBI Cyber Agent to Police Tech Innovator | Andre McGregor

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Jun 16, 2025

Andre McGregor, CEO of Force Metrics and former FBI special agent, shares his fascinating journey from reluctant recruit to cybercrime investigator. He discusses his high-profile cases involving nation-state hackers and how his upbringing motivated him to enhance police-community relations. McGregor reveals the challenges of building technology for law enforcement and highlights the role of real-time data in decision-making. He also addresses the future of AI in public safety and emphasizes the importance of data-driven solutions for improving community interactions.

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ANECDOTE

Reluctant FBI Recruitment

Andre McGregor initially declined a surprise FBI recruitment call but was persuaded to take the test.
Despite his reluctance, this led to a significant career shift becoming an FBI special agent.

ANECDOTE

Tech Start Through Family Nonprofit

Andre learned computer basics from his brother's nonprofit, which taught inner city kids tech skills.
He later took over the nonprofit, gaining early experience in tech and community work.

INSIGHT

Human Side of Cyber Attacks

Nation-state cyberattacks evolved from defacing websites to sophisticated espionage and disruption.
Humans behind attacks can be identified by typing patterns and mistakes, confirming active adversary presence.

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Andre McGregor of ForceMetrics shares his incredible journey from reluctant FBI recruit to cybersecurity entrepreneur. Despite initially declining the FBI's recruitment call, Andre went on to become a special agent, tackling high-profile cybercrime cases involving nation-state actors like China, Russia and Iran. Growing up in marginalized communities shaped his commitment to creating safer police-community interactions, leading him to develop ForceMetrics — a platform that gives law enforcement officers real-time contextual data to make better decisions and de-escalate situations. This episode dives deep into cybercrime investigation techniques, the challenges of building secure law enforcement technology, and how data can transform public safety.

0:00 - Intro to today's episode
1:36 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide
2:31 - Meet Andre McGregor
4:03 - Early tech experiences and nonprofit work
10:50 - FBI recruitment story and cybercrime work
15:30 - Nation-state hacking investigations
25:28 - Creating ForceMetrics platform
29:45 - How ForceMetrics works in practice
38:48 - Technical security challenges
42:00 - Future of AI in law enforcement
43:00 - Career advice for security professionals
47:20 - Best career advice received
49:20 - More about ForceMetrics and contact info

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