Can This Former Atlassian Manager Protect Our Government Data? (Alex Valente Interview)

Alex Valente is the founder of Redactive, an AI security startup helping enterprises control who can access sensitive data. Redactive ensures permissioning is done right—so companies can safely adopt tools like Copilot and AI agents without leaking internal documents, exposing secrets, or creating massive security risks.

This episode is for anyone building or working with AI—especially in enterprise, security, or early-stage startups. If you're thinking about AI adoption, data risks, or how to take a product global, Alex shares hard-won insight, sharp takes, and a few great stories along the way.

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00:00 Introduction

02:05 The Bull Case for Europe

05:03 Moving to San Francisco: Opportunities and Challenges

06:28 Redactive's Mission and Vision

07:25 The Importance of Exporting Australian Engineering

15:03 Early Life and Career Path

21:39 The Future of AI and Software

28:13 Enterprise AI Adoption Challenges

33:23 The Pitfalls of Relying on a Single Vendor

34:05 The Importance of Agility and Grit in Founders

35:51 Commerciality and Interdisciplinary Respect

38:23 Identifying and Improving Weak Points

41:05 The Reality of Moats in Modern Business

49:20 Security Threats in the Age of AI53:39 Building a High-Performance Culture

57:23 Strategic Bets and Market Predictions

1:01:00 Reflections and Future Plans

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