Ep22 Antonio Pagano—Phishing, AI Scams, and the Ever-Intensifying Cybersecurity War

Joining us today in the Sky Lounge is Antonio Pagano, founder of Wawandco and co-founder of Symbol Security. Todd and Antonio discuss cybersecurity’s human element, compliance, evolving phishing attacks, and AI’s role in scams. Antonio shares insights on real-world incidents, cyber insurance trends, and the dynamics of running a business with a remote co-founder. He also delves into the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the balance between ambition and well-being, and how staying grounded fuels creativity and success. ABOUT OUR GUEST Antonio Pagano is a visionary entrepreneur from Barranquilla, Colombia, dedicated to making technology accessible. In 2013, he founded Wawandco, a software development company delivering efficient, high-quality solutions for US and European clients. His expertise spans web applications, mobile solutions, APIs, and UX. Antonio co-founded Symbol Security, a SaaS company focused on cybersecurity awareness. By addressing human risk factors, Symbol Security helps organizations protect their assets. His innovation extends to tools like Releaso, leveraging AI for product communication, and Retabler, optimizing data workflows. Beyond business, Antonio is a devoted family man who enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and quality time with loved ones. Contact: Email: [email protected] | [email protected] Socials LinkedIn Twitter/X What is THE SKY LOUNGE? Tales from the Sky Lounge is a podcast that takes you through business, consulting, and venture investing, featuring stories from entrepreneurs, consultants, and investors shaping these industries. ABOUT OUR HOST Todd Merrill is an experienced software executive assisting clients as a fractional or interim CTO and CISO at TechCXO. A SaaS leader, Todd blends technical expertise with mentoring. Subscribe and turn on notifications to listen to new episodes as they launch! YouTube Spotify Apple Amazon Follow Tales From The Sky Lounge on Social Media Twitter/X Instagram Learn more about TechCXO Production/Design: James Liebman Music: Soundstripe/Cody Martin - Sunrise