In this episode, James and Jordan welcome Kate Whitaker, the Director of Outreach at Cyber Florida, to discuss the CyberBay Initiative. The conversation covers Mr. Bellini's background, his vision for cybersecurity in Tampa Bay, and the upcoming Cyber Bay event. The discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community building in enhancing cybersecurity efforts in the region.
Keywords
CyberBay, Cyber Florida, Mr. Bellini, cybersecurity, Tampa Bay, AI, national defense, community building, technology, innovation
Summary
In this episode, James Jacobs and Jordan Deiuliis welcome Kate Whitaker, the Director of Outreach at Cyber Florida, to discuss the CyberBay Initiative. The conversation covers Mr. Bellini's background, his vision for cybersecurity in Tampa Bay, and the upcoming Cyber Bay event. The discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community building in enhancing cybersecurity efforts in the region.
Takeaways
Mr. Bellini is a successful Tampa Bay entrepreneur.
He founded ConnectWise, Tampa Bay's first tech unicorn.
His initiatives include the Florida Wildlife Corridor and cybersecurity.
Cyber Florida's mission aligns with Mr. Bellini's vision.
The Cyber Bay Initiative aims to create a cybersecurity ecosystem.
USF is seen as a key player in this initiative.
The upcoming Cyber Bay event will showcase collaboration.
Leadership lessons from Silicon Valley inform Cyber Bay's approach.
Community engagement is crucial for cybersecurity improvement.
The event will bring together various stakeholders in cybersecurity.
Titles
Building Cybersecurity in Tampa Bay
The Vision Behind CyberBay
Sound bites
"He wants to leave behind a good legacy."
"He sees USF as the Stanford of the region."
"We want to create a community of groups."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to CyberBay Initiative
02:41 Mr. Bellini's Background and Vision
05:42 The Synergy Between Cyber Florida and Mr. Bellini
08:36 The Concept of Cyber Bay
11:35 The Upcoming Cyber Bay Event
14:22 Building a Cybersecurity Community
17:40 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions