BUILT DIFFERENT: A Product & Cybersecurity Mixer by POCIT
Building & Securing Products That Last
What does it really take to build great products and keep them secure? And what can we learn from the people doing it daily—leading teams, making decisions, protecting systems, and iterating in real time?
Join POCIT and GitLab for an evening of conversation and connection with leaders in product and cybersecurity.
What to Expect
Our panel—hosted by Abadesi Osunsade (CEO, Hustle Crew)—will bring together voices from across product and cybersecurity to share real-world experiences in building, scaling, securing, and leading in fast-moving environments.
Expect plenty of space to swap ideas, share your story, and connect over drinks, light bites, and good energy.
18:00 – 18:30 Welcome reception with drinks & light bites
18:30 – 18:45 Welcome address
18:45 – 19:30 Panel discussion and Q&A
19:30 – 20:30 Networking & connection
Whether you’re actively exploring or just want to be in a room full of sharp minds, come through.
Who It’s For
This event is for mid-to-senior level product managers and cybersecurity professionals who care about craft, culture, security, and community.
Whether you’re actively exploring or just want to be in a room full of sharp minds, come through.
How to Attend
We’re keeping things small and intentional. If you’d like to attend, share your LinkedIn or resume to request an invite. We’ll follow up if it’s a good fit.
Brought to you by POCIT in partnership with GitLab.
Meet your MC
Abadesi Osunsade - Founder and CEO of Hustle Crew, Techish podcast host, and author of Dream Big. Hustle Hard.
Abadesi is an award-winning entrepreneur who built her career in growth and product at Amazon, Product Hunt, Elpha (YC S19), HotelTonight (acquired by Airbnb), Groupon, and Brandwatch. Today, she's recognised globally as a voice for inclusion, impact, and leadership in tech.
Meet your Panel
Ayoub Fandi – Security Assurance Automation Team Lead at GitLab.
He’s reimagining governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with a product mindset, engineering solutions that deliver strong governance without slowing innovation. Ayoub also runs the GRC Engineer podcast and newsletter, a go-to source of fresh GRC ideas for hundreds of security leaders.
More speakers to be announced.