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Achilles Heel: Jerry Rudisin on Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, and the Power Grid

In this episode, BYU Tech Transfer Director Dave Brown interviews Jerry Rudisin, a six-time startup CEO and cybersecurity expert, about his role as CEO of Achilles Heel, a cybersecurity company focused on protecting critical infrastructure like the U.S. power grid. Jerry shares insights from his Silicon Valley career, the transition to Silicon Slopes, and the unique challenges of commercializing advanced cybersecurity technologies. They discuss the Achilles Heel approach, which uses innovative mathematical modeling to identify vulnerabilities in complex systems, aiming to prevent attacks before they happen. This episode is a must-listen for tech entrepreneurs, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone interested in the future of critical infrastructure protection.

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