🔊 SPONSORED BY VANTA Vanta automates security and compliance. Save $1,000 when you sign up at vanta.com/startupradio 🛠️ This episode was made possible by HTAI and the Enterprise Europe Network Hessen, who support startups through funding, networking, and international scaling resources. Learn more: htai.de | een-hessen.de 🎙️ EPISODE OVERVIEW What does it take to build a category-defining cybersecurity startup in one of the most competitive markets in tech? In Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Jens Philipp Jung, co-founder and CEO of Link11, you’ll hear the growth strategies, investor tactics, and innovation mindset behind one of Europe’s leading DDoS protection companies. From smart fundraising without giving up control to building a high-performance team for global scale, this episode is packed with insights for startup founders, scaleup execs, and tech investors who want to understand how to grow in the cybersecurity game. This isn’t theory. This is the real story of scaling a startup at the frontlines of internet security. 🧠 What You’ll Learn How Link11 scaled its DDoS protection platform globally The strategic funding approach that allowed them to retain vision control Why cybersecurity startups must outpace threats—not just competition Team-building and leadership lessons from founder Jens Philipp Jung How Link11 stays relevant in a fast-moving security landscape Advice for entrepreneurs building in regulated or critical-infrastructure markets ⏱️ Chapters & Key Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back & Link11's role in cybersecurity 05:00 – Jens’ founder journey: from zero to scale 10:00 – Scaling up: hiring, structure, and execution 15:00 – Cybersecurity’s evolving threat landscape 20:00 – Fundraising and investor alignment 25:00 – Leadership and resilience in tech 30:00 – Product innovation in DDoS protection 35:00 – Vision, legacy, and building a durable company 40:00 – Takeaways for startup builders