DisrupTV Episode 325: Cybersecurity, Regenerative Agriculture & Leadership Development
In this insightful episode of DisrupTV, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar engage with three distinguished thought leaders:
Alex Yampolskiy – CEO & Co-founder, SecurityScorecard
Alex Yampolskiy is the Co-Founder and CEO of SecurityScorecard, a leading cybersecurity ratings platform. Under his leadership, the company has become one of the world’s most trusted cybersecurity brands, serving tens of thousands of customers, including half of the Fortune 100 and nine of the top 10 U.S. banks. SecurityScorecard has earned the Gartner Peer Insight Customers’ Choice award and has been named a Leader in the Forrester New Wave. Prior to founding SecurityScorecard, Yampolskiy held leadership roles at BlogTalkRadio, Gilt Groupe, Goldman Sachs, and Oracle. He holds a Ph.D. in Cryptography from Yale University.
Dr. Anastasia Volkova – CEO & Co-founder, Regrow
Dr. Anastasia Volkova is the CEO and Co-Founder of Regrow Ag, an award-winning company that empowers climate action through regenerative agriculture. She has over 10 years of experience in academia, business, and startups. Dr. Volkova has nurtured Regrow into a global company that helps brands like Kellogg’s, Cargill, and General Mills reduce GHG emissions across their supply chains. She has been recognized as one of MIT’s “35 Under 35” Innovators (2020) and one of BBC’s “Top 100 Women” (2020).
Adam Bryant – Author of The Leap to Leader
Adam Bryant is the Senior Managing Director and Partner at the ExCo Group, where he works with senior leaders and high-potential executives. As the creator and former author of the “Corner Office” column in The New York Times, Bryant has conducted hundreds of interviews with top executives to distill real-world lessons into practical tools for leadership development. He is the author of The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership.
Episode Highlights
This episode delves into critical discussions on:
- Cybersecurity Leadership: Alex Yampolskiy discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the importance of proactive risk management in today's interconnected world.
- Regenerative Agriculture: Dr. Anastasia Volkova shares insights into how regenerative agriculture practices can combat climate change and promote sustainable food production.Constellation Research Inc.
- Leadership Development: Adam Bryant explores the challenges and strategies for managers transitioning into leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continuous learning.
Final Thoughts
Episode 325 offers a comprehensive look into the intersections of cybersecurity, sustainable agriculture, and leadership development. Alex Yampolskiy’s insights into cybersecurity, Dr. Anastasia Volkova’s expertise in regenerative agriculture, and Adam Bryant’s guidance on leadership provide valuable knowledge for professionals navigating these evolving landscapes. This episode is a must-watch for those interested in understanding the forces shaping the future of technology and business.
Related Episodes
Expand your understanding with these related DisrupTV episodes:
- Episode 325 – Regenerative agriculture & the paradox of leaders
- Episode 324 – The experience mindset and intrinsic motivation
- Episode 323 – Generative AI, LLMs and raising capital
