Cyber Florida

CyberBay Podcast

Technology EN ↓ 6 episodes

Real people. Real stories. From the heart of Tampa’s CyberBay. This narrative podcast brings you into the heart of Tampa Bay’s cybersecurity scene through human-first conversations. Each episode explores the journeys, values, and unexpected turns that brought today’s cyber leaders, dreamers, and doers into the field and into this community. From career paths and hometown pride to tech trends and personal growth, we tell stories that go deeper than job titles. Brought to life by Cyber Florida, with production by Sarina Gandy and support from Bellini Capital.

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Inside Embarc Collective and Tampa’s Startup Future with Tim Holcomb 01.06.2026 39:03

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...

Tampa, Technically Connected: Voices from CyberBay Summit 2026 06.04.2026 1:03:23

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 - Building TENEX.AI from the Ground Up 27.02.2026 40:41

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...

Tampa, Technically Connected: Voices from CyberBay 2025 21.01.2026 44:39

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...

Collin Ellis - Building Community in CyberBay 12.12.2025 29:22

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 - The Visionary Behind CyberBay 03.11.2025 31:56

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...