In this episode of The Founder Formula, Mohit Tiwari—Co-Founder & CEO of Symmetry Systems—joins hosts Todd Gallina and Sandy Salty of Trace3 for a candid discussion on identity, data, and the evolving ethics of cybersecurity.
From his journey out of academia to building a high-impact security startup, Mohit shares insights into what makes a strong founding team, how “math art” connects to UX, and why the privilege of progress in cybersecurity must be earned. You’ll hear his take on the future of cloud security, how he recruited a co-founder with a fan email, and whether it’s ever okay to strike back in a cyberattack.
Key moments include:
How Mohit transitioned from professor to startup CEO
The hidden link between math art and user experience
The book he should have read before launching Symmetry Systems
His unfiltered thoughts on cyber defense ethics
Tune in now—and rethink how identity and data shape the future of security.
