This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune
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This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune
""When you grow up pretty darn broke, you have to learn and experiment. Sometimes you learn by getting your hands slapped, and sometimes you learn with success.""
""The cybersecurity threat has only worsened in recent years: Americans lost $16.6 billion to internet crime in 2024, a 33% jump from previous years.""
Kyle Hanslovan, CEO of Huntress, exemplifies an unconventional career path that defies traditional expectations. Starting from humble beginnings, he was recruited by the U.S. Air Force at 17 due to his self-taught hacking skills. His experiences in offensive cyber operations revealed the evolving threat landscape, prompting him to cofound Huntress in 2015. Despite facing significant challenges, including financial struggles, he successfully built a cybersecurity firm valued at $3 billion, focusing on protecting small and midsize organizations from cyber threats.
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