CyberBay Podcast

Chapters 00:00 The Passion for Founders' Success 02:54 Understanding Embarc Collective 05:46 Tim Holcomb's Journey to Embarc 09:06 The Importance of Founder Support 11:48 Embark's Unique Approach to Startups 15:11 Building a Community of Founders 18:04 The Role of Coaches and Mentors 20:53 The Cybersecurity Landscape in Tampa Bay 24:13 Why Tampa is a Great Place for Startups 27:07 The Intersection...

0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Dr. Sriram Chellappan 12:00 - Kendra Siler and Kevin Salzer 28:20 - Mark Sokol 44:30 - Dr. Alex Djahankhah 56:50 - Callie Bartkin

Eric Foster, CEO and founder of TENEX.AI, is building more than a cybersecurity company - he’s building an AI-native defense solution designed to change how security teams operate. In this episode of the CyberBay Podcast, guest host and Tampa Bay Business Journal reporter Anjelica Rubin sits down with Eric inside TENEX’s soon-to-be headquarters, which is currently still under construction, for a c...

What happens when you mix cybersecurity conversations with a game of Connect4? In this bonus episode of the CyberBay Podcast, producer Sarina Gandy sits down with six attendees from the CyberBay Summit 2025 for candid conversations about their work, their paths into cybersecurity, and how they see the CyberBay movement shaping Tampa Bay’s future - all while playing a (peaceful) game of Connect4. B...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 03:03 Competitive Spirit and Personal Growth 06:04 Journey into Cybersecurity 08:56 The Impact of Mentorship and Community 12:05 Transitioning to ThreatLocker 15:00 Empathy in Professional Relationships 17:58 Cybersecurity Challenges and Successes 21:04 Community and Connection in Tampa Bay 24:05 Leadership and Culture in Cybersecurity 27:10 Conclusion an...

Arnie Bellini, best known as the former CEO and co-founder of ConnectWise, helped shape Tampa Bay’s technology landscape. Today, he’s leading a new movement - turning Tampa Bay into CyberBay, the next cybersecurity hub of the United States. In this premiere episode of The CyberBay Podcast, co-host and Tampa Bay Business Journal reporter Anjelica Rubin sits down with Arnie to trace his journey from...