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From Food Stamps to $1B: A 14-Year-Old Immigrant's Cybersecurity Journey

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Meet Aleksandr Yampolskiy, the founder and CEO of Security Scorecard, whose journey embodies the American dream. Arriving from Moscow at 14 without speaking English, Aleksandr transformed early hardships into fuel for success, building a cybersecurity company now valued at $1 billion with over $100M in annual revenue.

In this episode, Aleksandr opens up about his family's immigrant struggles, from gathering furniture off streets to relying on food stamps. Host Efraim guides us through Alexander's fascinating evolution from a curious teenager intrigued by an early cybersecurity incident to a visionary leader in the industry.

Discover how Aleksandr built Security Scorecard from the ground up, navigating the challenges of fundraising, team building, and scaling a technology company. He shares authentic insights about leadership, customer obsession, and maintaining innovation in a competitive market. Whether you're an entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, or someone pursuing ambitious goals, Alexander's story offers valuable lessons about resilience, continuous learning, and the power of long-term thinking.

Key Topics:

- Immigrant journey and early challenges in America

- The genesis and growth of Security Scorecard

- Leadership lessons and building company culture

- Innovation strategies in cybersecurity

- Balancing personal growth with business success

- The future of cybersecurity industry

- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and immigrants

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Immigrant Origins

02:00 Early Struggles in America

03:54 Education & Career Beginnings

10:34 Security Scorecard's Genesis

14:20 Fundraising Journey

20:36 Leadership Evolution

35:35 Learning from Failure

37:26 The Power of Mentorship

38:02 Work-Life Integration

39:48 Partner Support in Entrepreneurship

42:08 Innovation Strategy

46:10 Building Accountability

56:30 Future of Cybersecurity

01:01:39 Advice for Entrepreneurs

01:05:21 Closing Thoughts

Connect with Aleksandr:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayampolskiy/

Connect with Ephraim:

https://x.com/ephraimyarmak

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at [email protected] Thank you for considering!

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Content provided by ephraim yarmak and Ephraim yarmak. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by ephraim yarmak and Ephraim yarmak or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Meet Aleksandr Yampolskiy, the founder and CEO of Security Scorecard, whose journey embodies the American dream. Arriving from Moscow at 14 without speaking English, Aleksandr transformed early hardships into fuel for success, building a cybersecurity company now valued at $1 billion with over $100M in annual revenue.

In this episode, Aleksandr opens up about his family's immigrant struggles, from gathering furniture off streets to relying on food stamps. Host Efraim guides us through Alexander's fascinating evolution from a curious teenager intrigued by an early cybersecurity incident to a visionary leader in the industry.

Discover how Aleksandr built Security Scorecard from the ground up, navigating the challenges of fundraising, team building, and scaling a technology company. He shares authentic insights about leadership, customer obsession, and maintaining innovation in a competitive market. Whether you're an entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, or someone pursuing ambitious goals, Alexander's story offers valuable lessons about resilience, continuous learning, and the power of long-term thinking.

Key Topics:

- Immigrant journey and early challenges in America

- The genesis and growth of Security Scorecard

- Leadership lessons and building company culture

- Innovation strategies in cybersecurity

- Balancing personal growth with business success

- The future of cybersecurity industry

- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and immigrants

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Immigrant Origins

02:00 Early Struggles in America

03:54 Education & Career Beginnings

10:34 Security Scorecard's Genesis

14:20 Fundraising Journey

20:36 Leadership Evolution

35:35 Learning from Failure

37:26 The Power of Mentorship

38:02 Work-Life Integration

39:48 Partner Support in Entrepreneurship

42:08 Innovation Strategy

46:10 Building Accountability

56:30 Future of Cybersecurity

01:01:39 Advice for Entrepreneurs

01:05:21 Closing Thoughts

Connect with Aleksandr:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayampolskiy/

Connect with Ephraim:

https://x.com/ephraimyarmak

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at [email protected] Thank you for considering!

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