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Episode: From Hacker to Startup Founder: Building Cyber Resilience in an AI-Driven World with Gonçalo Gil
Description: Join Gonçalo Gil, CEO and Co-founder of ROOTKey, for an inside look at the high-stakes world of cybersecurity. As a former world-ranked ethical hacker, Gonçalo has transitioned from the offensive frontlines to building the next generation of cyber resilience. In this episode, we explore how AI has leveled up the capabilities of cybercriminals—allowing them to automate attacks with unprecedented speed and sophistication—and why traditional defense is no longer enough. Learn how ROOTKey is leveraging blockchain and zero-trust frameworks to ensure that even when an attack occurs, data remains immutable, verifiable, and quickly recoverable.