Matt Devost
CEO @ OODA.com
Description
Matt Devost is a noted technologist, entrepreneur, and international security expert with over 25 years of experience specializing in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence and risk management issues.
Suggested Questions
- How did your leadership style evolve as you transitioned from founding one company to another, such as the differences in leading Total Intelligence Solutions compared to your other ventures?
- Can you share a specific example or case study from your presentation at the symposium that illustrates the practical application of your approach to addressing national security and competitiveness challenges?
- What has been the most counterintuitive or surprising thing you've learned throughout your career as an entrepreneur?
- How has your perception of risk changed throughout your career as an entrepreneur?
- Can you share a specific example of how your "HACKthink" approach has helped solve a complex cybersecurity problem in the past?
- What inspired you to apply your expertise in security to solving complex business issues and rejuvenating old industries?
- Are there specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities or weaknesses that could be targeted by threat actors looking to exploit the aftermath of such a high-profile event for their own malicious purposes?
- What was the focus of your Master's thesis in Political Science at The University of Vermont?
- Can you share a specific example where your background in catching bad guys provided a unique perspective or solution to a cybersecurity challenge you were facing?
- What is the main concern you have regarding the current state of computer science and engineering education?
- How has the concept of warfare evolved with the development of society and technology?
- How do you navigate the challenges of geoinformational politics without strictly adhering to the rulebook?
- Are financial services more resilient and less vulnerable compared to conventional infrastructure like oil refineries and power grids?
- What are the key factors you consider when looking at future market opportunities for investment?
- Can you elaborate on the potential implications of the increasing use of cyber operations by nation-states in shaping global geopolitics?
- What does executing against a vision mean in practical terms for an entrepreneur who's thinking about starting a company?
- What are the possible scenarios you project for the world in the next 10 to 20 years?