Efani Features Podcast

For Episode 24 of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Rivka Tadjer , Founder and CEO of ZeroHack , for a fascinating conversation about cybercrime, executive security, AI-driven scams, remote work vulnerabilities, and why your smartphone has become one of the biggest attack surfaces in modern cybersecurity. Drawing on her background in journalism, fintech, cybersecurity...

What if your crypto wallet could replace your bank ? In this forward-looking episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Marcos Nunes , CEO of Tangem Pay , to explore how payments, crypto, and self-custody are converging into something much bigger: the banking model of the future . With over a decade in global payments - spanning Visa, Mastercard ecosystems, and dece...

In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Jared Coleman , CEO of JC Axis , to break down a problem most MSP owners face but rarely solve: how to grow without becoming the bottleneck. With over a decade of experience inside managed service providers - from sales and delivery to leadership and ownership - Jared shares what actually separates struggling MSPs f...

In this powerful episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Robert Siciliano , security expert, media contributor, and Co-Founder of Protect Now LLC , to unpack why most cyberattacks today aren’t technical hacks — they’re human hacks . With more than 30 years in personal protection and security awareness training, Robert explains how modern fraud has evolved from lo...

Southeast Asia runs on QR code payments - but if you're a tourist, digital nomad, or expat, you're likely stuck using cash, overpaying with cards, or hitting ATM fees just to get around. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman talks with Walid Mah’d , CEO of Moreta Pay , about how his startup is helping travelers tap into local payment networks across Thailand...

What if the biggest cybersecurity threat in your company isn’t your tech — but your people? In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman interviews Craig Taylor , veteran cybersecurity expert and CEO of CyberHoot , to uncover why outdated training models are failing — and how a psychology-driven, reward-based approach is changing how businesses defend themselves from phishin...

What happens when your bank fails, your government locks your money, and your savings vanish overnight? That’s exactly what happened to Tony Yazbeck , co-founder of The Bitcoin Way , when Lebanon's financial collapse wiped out his life savings. In this riveting episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman talks with Tony about how that devastation led him to Bitcoin — and why h...

Imagine waking up to find your entire crypto portfolio, 1.2 million XRP , gone overnight. That’s exactly what happened to Brandon LaRoque , a longtime XRP investor who lost $3 million in a single hack. In this emotional and brutally honest episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Brandon to unpack one of the most devastating crypto theft stories of 2025 - and the...

Financial institutions are getting hit with billions in fines — not because of fraud, but because of non-compliant mobile communication . In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman is joined by Mark Meyer , Partner Manager at Smarsh/TeleMessage , to break down a growing crisis: why SEC-regulated firms are struggling to archive mobile messages, and how a new partnership wit...

In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman speaks with Matthew Fisch , founder of FortMesa , about how managed service providers (MSPs), IT consultants, and cybersecurity professionals can transform compliance burdens into business opportunities — while helping clients meet insurance, regulatory, and security demands in 2025. FortMesa is more than just compliance software...

Turning off your phone doesn’t mean you’ve disappeared. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Todd Ariss , physicist and CEO of GoDark Bags , to explore one of the most powerful - yet misunderstood — tools for modern privacy: the Faraday bag. Todd shares the origin story behind GoDark, how he applied decades of experimental physics to create military-gr...

Crypto adoption is rising - but so are the hacks. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Mikhail Yerganjiev , Business Development Manager at CertiK , the world’s largest Web3 security firm. Mikhail breaks down how billions of dollars in crypto are being lost to smart contract exploits, phishing scams, and private key mismanagement - and what projects, f...

Hardware wallets don’t need to be clunky, complex, or intimidating. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with David Wulschner , Brand Ambassador at Tangem , to dive deep into one of the most secure and beginner-friendly hardware wallets on the market. David shares the incredible story of how Tangem built a nearly indestructible cold wallet that requires no...

Holding Bitcoin is smart. Putting it to work is smarter. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman talks with Kevin Liu , co-founder and CEO of GOAT.Network , a Layer 2 protocol designed to unlock real-world yield and utility for Bitcoin holders — without giving up custody or compromising security. Bitcoin is often called "digital gold," but most of it just sits...

If you think privacy is dead, think again. In this critical episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Glenn Meder , founder of Privacy Academy , to discuss the rising threat of digital surveillance and what you can actually do to protect your liberty. From data brokers and corporate spyware to government-backed digital IDs and AI-based surveillance, Glenn outlines...

Your name, your phone number, your home address — all of it is probably being sold right now. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Paul Mander , Head of Product at Optery , to uncover just how exposed your personal data really is — and what you can do to reclaim it. Optery is on a mission to delete your sensitive info from hundreds of people-search sit...

In his return to the Efani Features Podcast , Corey White, CEO and co-founder of Cyvatar , joins host Mark Kreitzman (GM at Efani) to sound the alarm for small and medium-sized businesses navigating a terrifying new cyber reality. Ransomware attacks are up 149% , yet most businesses are cutting cybersecurity spend. That’s a recipe for disaster — and Corey breaks down exactly why. With 30+ years in...

In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Hakeem Anwar, founder and CEO of Above Phone , to explore one of the most important frontiers in personal security: your phone. Most people don’t realize their smartphones are surveillance devices—tracking location, listening to conversations, and feeding data to Big Tech. Above Phone is changing that by delivering...

In this value-packed episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Robert Doyle—better known as Crypto Sensei - one of the most respected voices in the XRP and Ripple ecosystem. If you've ever wondered what makes Ripple different, how XRP might power the future of finance, or what tokenization of real-world assets actually means, this episode is a must-listen. Cry...

In this eye-opening episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Sean Patrick Tario, founder of Mark37.com, to explore a crucial topic in digital privacy: GrapheneOS and the so-called “Ghost Phone.” As mobile hacks and surveillance threats grow, more people are looking for alternatives to iPhones and Google-powered Android devices. Sean and his team at Mark37 speciali...

In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman welcomes Rohan Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of Cypherock, for an in-depth conversation on one of the most innovative hardware wallets in the crypto space: the Cypherock X1 . Rohan shares the origin story of Cypherock, sparked by personal loss of funds during the 2018 crypto downturn. That experience led to a bold mission — to build...

Sending crypto across blockchains shouldn’t feel like playing roulette with your funds. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Drew Wolfer, co-founder and CEO of PreSend.io, to explore how his company is solving one of the most frustrating problems in crypto — accidental loss of funds during blockchain transactions. From real-life horror stories to a liv...

In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast , host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Nick Neuman, CEO of Casa, to dive deep into one of the most pressing issues in crypto today: secure, user-friendly self-custody. If you've ever worried about losing your seed phrase, hardware wallet, or access to your digital assets — this conversation is for you. Nick shares how a personal pain point inspired...

Welcome to the debut episode of the Efani Features Podcast , hosted by Mark Kreitzman, GM at Efani – the leader in secure mobile services. In this premiere episode, Mark sits down with Corey White, Founder and CEO of Cyvatar.ai, to discuss how his company is redefining cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With nearly 30 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Core...