This Week in Startups Teenage hacking phenom allegedly caught, Molly's Hall of Fame induction & OK Boomer | E1418
Mar 26, 2022
Ja’dan Johnson, the founder of Miami Hack Week, discusses the event's impact on Miami's tech scene, emphasizing its role in building a community of young engineers. The conversation dives into the ethical dilemmas surrounding a teenage hacker's exploits and the potential for his talents to be redirected for good. The hosts also celebrate Molly's induction into the Podcasting Hall of Fame, reminiscing about the early days of podcasting. They explore the innovative spirit of Miami's tech community and the changing landscape for youth in the workforce.
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Teen Hacker
- A 16-year-old UK hacker, known as "White" or "Breachbase", allegedly hacked Microsoft, Nvidia, and Okta.
- The hacker amassed $14 million and was doxed after a falling out with other hackers.
Recruit Hackers
- Governments should recruit young hackers like "White" for their skills, not prosecute them.
- Their talent can be channeled for good, like targeting enemies' crypto assets.
Podcasting Hall of Fame
- Molly Wood is being inducted into Libsyn's Podcasting Hall of Fame.
- Jason Calacanis and Molly Wood reminisced about their first podcast together 16 years ago, including a lost audio file incident.