Cloudflare Co-Founder on importance of cybersecurity in new Trump administration

Speaking from the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Cloudflare (NET) CEO Matthew Prince joined Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss cybersecurity implications as Donald Trump assumes the role of 47th US President. Prince emphasizes continuity in their government relationships, stating, "We provide cybersecurity services to basically anyone who's there." He notes that cybersecurity transcends political divisions: "I think one of the things that unite any administration is that they want to make sure that our secrets are safe in the nation," adding, "We've just seen over and over again presidents prioritize that the nation's security is paramount, and a big part of that today is cybersecurity," Prince explains. The company's mission remains consistent: "We want to make sure that whoever you are, wherever you are, you can be secure online," he states. Addressing Big Tech's increasing engagement with Trump, Prince suggests these companies "had something to fix," and their presence shows Trump their willingness to "talk" and "engage." He compares the US tech industry to a "battleship." "I think if we actually start investing in tech.... that's a huge advantage that the US has," he tells Yahoo Finance, emphasizing how "American values" can be propagated globally through US technology leadership. Click here for more of Yahoo Finance's coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos. Listen as Yahoo Finance speaks with top business, government, and philanthropic leaders at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected].