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Dr. Chenxi Wang, Founder and General Partner of Rain Capital, has fascinating patterns in cybersecurity investing that most people miss. In this conversation, we dive deep into the mismatch between what founders are building versus what CISOs actually need, female representation amongst cyber founders and why being fearless isn't just a podcast name - it's a practice to incorporate into your very life.
0:00 Chenxi’s accidental start to cybersecurity in academia
4:17 A rising trend in cybersecurity: securing AI and AI agents
9:23 Unpacking the founder-investor mismatch
15:37 Breaking barriers for women in cybersecurity
21:48 Being data-driven and challenges in early-stage venture investing
34:17 Why hardware security could be a rising investment area
43:02 Common founder mistake: not focusing on user experience
46:54 How personal habits can compromise browser security
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