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27 Jul 2025

Why founders and business leaders should invest in security early? – Before it’s too late

  • By Sami Eltamawy
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In this episode, I address founders and business leaders on the critical importance of investing in security early in their startup journey. Many early-stage companies overlook security, thinking it’s a later-stage investment. The video breaks down why this mindset is risky by explaining how a security breach can impact user base, revenue, and overall valuation. It also covers the likelihood of being hacked, types of hackers, and their motives. Practical steps for investing in security are provided, including hiring full-time generalists, utilizing part-time security experts or virtual CISOs, and growing internal security champions. This guide aims to help founders proactively protect their startups and build trust with investors.

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Sami Eltamawy
My name is Sami Eltamawy. I am the Director and Head of Security, Privacy and IT at Freetrade.io, I’m at the helm of safeguarding our organization’s digital landscape while also spearheading our IT support endeavors. Simultaneously, I serve as the Cybersecurity Lead Instructor at BrainStation, sharing my extensive expertise with the next generation of industry leaders. Prior to my current role at Freetrade, I served as the Application Security Manager at Meta (Formerly Facebook), where I led the EMEA Central AppSec team. In this capacity, I was entrusted with ensuring the security of a diverse portfolio of products including Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Oculus and many more. In addition to my roles at Stenn and BrainStation, I proudly co-founded Pet With It, Brandripplr, and insydo.

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