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In 2023 , Blackpoint Cyber secured one of the largest deals in the cybersecurity world – a $ 190 million investment from Bain and Accel .

As a former NSA computer operations expert Blackpoint Founder and CEO Jon Murchison brings a unique perspective to developing and assessing cyber defense software .

Here , he shares what time in tech so far has taught him .

It all started with networking . Early in my career building networks fascinated me and sparked my curiosity . I was intrigued by the idea of either joining the military after college or entering the intelligence community . Ultimately , I joined the National Security Agency and this experience steered me towards the path of cybersecurity .

What is your favorite challenge of growing a company ? exceptional cybersecurity product that integrates with all Endpoint Detection and Response tools , making it highly effective . However , the real test lies in managing fast growth without compromising the high standards we ’ ve set for ourselves .

The actual task of catching hackers isn ’ t the toughest part ; it ’ s building a world-class organization . I ’ ve learned that hiring is one of the most crucial tasks I can undertake , particularly when assembling an elite executive leadership team . Even a mediocre strategy can be successful if the right players are on the field . Our strategy is strong and success hinges on execution .

The challenge I like the most in growing a company is the art and science of building a robust go-tomarket strategy for rapid growth . We already have an

In 2023 , we secured one of the largest deals in the cybersecurity world – a $ 190 million investment from Bain and Accel . This was a significant vote

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