Show notes, summaries and recaps:
Start Up Exits
In this VC101 video, Ron shares his experience on startup exits for tech founders. He discusses when to exit, financial planning, how companies are valued and how founders can become repeat entrepreneurs. The video also includes an exciting animation, in which our "founder" is looking for an "exit" and must fight her way past many "agents" offering various startup outcomes.
Network Enclaves
Ron reflects on his time at the NSA, where different classifications had separate networks, and explains why the private sector lacks this. He discusses the advantages of segmented and crypto-gaped networks, noting that cultural barriers often prevent their adoption. The video also features an animated short, "House of Enclaves," highlighting the benefits of separate networks.
Roadmap Warrior
In this VC101 video, Ron shares his approach to tech roadmaps from his time as Tenable's CEO to now as a cyber startup investor. He covers roadmap selection, prioritization, and communication—valuable insights for tech founders. The video also features an animated short, "The Roadmap Warrior," highlighting the challenges tech leaders face with roadmap decisions.
Regulating AI
Ron (from the GTA virtual studio) discusses AI regulation, covering bans, transparency, and data protection through copyright and digital rights management. The video also features an animated short inspired by Richard Stallman's "Right To Read," depicting a dystopian future where all software and content are controlled by the government.
The Right To Read
This is an animated video based on the "Right to Read" short story by Richard Stallman. The animation was done by Ron Gula as part of the "Regulating AI" video. Ron made this video to highlight what can happen if copy protection and digital right management of data being used to train AI models gets out of hand.
Secure Elections - Ben Adida
Ron interviews Voting Works founder Dr. Ben Adida about secure elections including ballot harvesting, hacking voting machines, disinformation, why we use paper ballots, how risk limiting audits work and why voting on phones is a very difficult problem.
Breach And Attack Simulation
In this video, Ron Gula explains how breach and attack simulations improve traditional vulnerability and compliance audits. He also discusses Gartner's Continuous Threat Exposure Management and Gula Tech's investment in Scythe. The video includes an animated short, "Assume Breach," where Space Fleet HQ sends a crew on a mission to test defenses through deception.
Professionalizing Cyber
Ron discusses a variety of ways we as an industry can help professionalize cyber. Topics include a separate cyber military service, referring to our industry as "Data Care" and tying certifications to societal outcomes such as keeping the power on and water flowing.
25 Tips For Tech Founders
Ron and Cyndi Gula discuss Chris Donnelly's "25 Business Rules for Founders," sharing insights from their experience at Tenable Network Security and Gula Tech Adventures. Tech startup enthusiasts should watch the video and explore more content on the VC101 YouTube channel.
Former SEC Lawyer, Danette Edwards Interview
Ron interviews former SEC lawyer Danette Edwards about the latest news on the suit against Solar Winds, the $10m penalty payment by the NYSE to the SEC for cyber penalties and general guidance for all CISOs.
Adding AI To Cyber Products
Ron Gula discusses the many ways Gula Tech Adventures is seeing AI being used in new cyber security and AI startups.
The Five Slide Deck Pitch Competition
Join the Gula Tech Adventures Five Slide Pitch Competition, where unique contestants like Predator, a ghost-catching hero, and an evil witch pitch their startup ideas using only five slides. Watch as they compete, offering a fun and insightful look into what makes a successful pitch.
Secure Internet - No Easy Fixes
Ron explores a variety of often-suggested quick solutions for securing the Internet, highlighting their limitations when faced with the complexity and breadth of cybersecurity challenges. This video is a must-watch for anyone passionate about cybersecurity technologies or governmental policies related to cyber protection.
Ten Startup Tips I Wish I Knew
Investor and entrepreneur, Ron Gula, shares his top ten startup tips he wished he knew by drafting a letter to his younger self in 1997.
Navy Cyber Policy Advisor
Chris Cleary was the Navy's first Cyber Policy Advisor, which was the senior most advocate for cyber offense and defense within the Navy. Ron Gula interviews Chris about the role of cyber in modern armed conflict.
How To Panel
Investor and entrepreneur, Ron Gula provides a wide variety of tips for technical founders who participate in panel discussions at conferences.