Ep 7 | Why Your Startup Needs Cybersecurity (Even on a Budget): Insights from NY Tech Week with Alex Paunic

Think your startup is too small for hackers to notice? Think again.Join Lena Clark live from New York Tech Week for a conversation with Alex Paunic, co-founder of PreCog Security.Discover why small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks and how Alex’s approach makes cybersecurity accessible, affordable, and empowering.WANT MORE INNOVATION, UX, AND TECH INSIGHTS? ╰ Head over to https://www.sunfloweruxteam.com╰ View the episode show notes: [insert link to blog article]ABOUT THE GUEST:Alex Paunic is the co-founder of PreCog Security, a company built to help startups and small businesses secure their data without breaking their budgets. With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity—including leadership roles at McAfee and Intel—Alex now focuses on making cybersecurity simple, smart, and scalable. His mission: protect small teams by giving them the tools and habits they need to build trust and safeguard the future.ABOUT THE HOST:Hey there! I’m Lena Clark, MPH, founder of Sunflower UX and your Sunflower Squad host. I break down the intersection of tech, public health, and user experience by bringing you expert interviews and real-world solutions for inclusive, accessible innovation.CONNECT WITH HOST:╰ Website: https://www.sunfloweruxteam.com╰ LinkedIn:   / lena-ux  ╰ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lenawhereyouat/╰ Everything else: linktr.ee/sunfloweruxteamCONNECT WITH GUEST:╰ Website: https://precogsecurity.com/ ╰ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexpaunic/ ❤️A BIG THANK-YOU TO OUR CREATIVE TEAM:╰ Hair: www.instagram.com/styleswithdee/╰ Makeup & Styling: www.instagram.com/iblessfaces_artistry/╰ Makeup Products: www.instagram.com/danessa_myricks/╰ Video Recording: www.instagram.com/extravirginguy/╰ Video Editing: www.instagram.com/riosvideo/#Cybersecurity #Startups #SmallBusiness #TechInnovation #NYTechWeek #UserExperience #UXResearch #BusinessGrowth #DigitalSecurity #Entrepreneurship #SunflowerSquadEpisode topics: Cybersecurity, startups, small businesses, hackers, cyberattacks, digital security, budget-friendly security, multi-factor authentication, password managers, data protection, employee privacy, fiduciary responsibility, user trust, client relationships, compliance, business growth, user experience, UX, human-centered security, PreCog Security, Alex Paunic, NY Tech Week, innovation, entrepreneurship, small team security, risk management, tech for good, accessible cybersecurity, empowerment through security, Sunflower Squad Podcast, Sunflower UX