Starting and Running Your Own Business
In this episode of Simply Cyber Firesides, Gerald Auger, Ph.D. sits down with Bryson Bort, Cyber Unicorn and one of the most accomplished builders in the cybersecurity industry.
Bryson is the Founder of SCYTHE, a next generation threat emulation platform, Founder of GRIMM, and Co Founder of the ICS Village, a nonprofit advancing awareness of critical infrastructure security.
His career spans military service, entrepreneurship, policy advisory roles, and venture investment, giving him a rare perspective on building companies that matter.
🎯 In this Firesides conversation, Bryson will share: • What it really takes to start and scale cybersecurity companies • Lessons learned from founding multiple businesses and a nonprofit • Compensation models in startups including equity, cash, and risk tradeoffs • How to move from technical expertise into leadership and ownership • Why community building like ICS Village matters to the future of cyber • Advice for aspiring founders, operators, and early stage leaders
Bryson also brings experience as a former U.S. Army Officer, a board member supporting cyber education, and a trusted voice in national security and critical infrastructure discussions. This session is designed to be open, practical, and interactive.
💬 Join live and bring your questions. This is your opportunity to ask directly about startups, consulting, nonprofits, funding, career risk, and what Bryson wishes he knew when he started.
Register now to attend and get an email reminder to meet us there!