This week, we pull back the curtain on one of cybersecurity’s most fascinating venture models. Leo Scott, Managing Director at DataTribe, joins us to reveal how the Maryland-based “startup foundry” is turning ex-intelligence talent into world-changing cybersecurity companies. From the early days of Dragos, Strider, and BlackCloak, to the unique mix of venture capital and hands-on co-building that defines DataTribe’s approach, Leo explains how they capture “lightning in a bottle” at the seed stage.But the timing couldn’t be better: the 8th annual DataTribe Startup Challenge takes place on November 4th, and this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet. Leo gives us an inside look at what founders can expect from the competition, how the finalists are chosen, and why the challenge has become one of the premier launchpads for early-stage cybersecurity startups worldwide.If you’re a founder, investor, or cyber enthusiast, this episode is your backstage pass to how innovation is being forged at the intersection of government-grade expertise and startup hustle, and why all eyes will be on Washington, D.C., this November.Leo’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoscott/DataTribe - https://www.linkedin.com/company/datatribe-/Oliver’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/