Guest

Antonio Pagano

CTO and Co-founder at Symbol Security; Co-founder at Wanco

Joining us today in the Sky Lounge is Antonio Pagano, founder of Wawandco and co-founder of Symbol Security. Todd and Antonoio discuss the importance of cybersecurity, focusing on the human element and compliance, the evolution of phishing attacks, and the role of AI in crafting sophisticated scams. Antonio shares insights on real-world cybersecurity incidents, the trends in cyber insurance, and the dynamics of running a business with a remote co-founder. Antonio Pagano shares his journey as a founder, discussing the challenges, successes, and the constantly evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. While Antonio is always challenging himself to learn and develop new skills and understanding, he also highlights the importance of balancing ambition with personal well-being, and that a grounded approach fuels both creativity and success. Antonio Pagano is a visionary entrepreneur from Barranquilla, Colombia, dedicated to making technology accessible and impactful. In 2013, he founded Wawandco, a software development company that builds efficient, high-quality solutions for US and European clients. With expertise in web applications, mobile solutions, APIs, and user experience, Wawandco has become a trusted business partner worldwide. Antonio’s drive to address modern challenges led him to co-found Symbol Security, a SaaS company enhancing cybersecurity awareness. By tackling the human element of cyber risk, Symbol Security empowers organizations to safeguard their assets effectively.Beyond these ventures, Antonio’s innovative spirit has birthed tools like Releaso, which uses AI to simplify product communication, and Retabler, which is designed to streamline data workflows for startups.While excelling professionally, Antonio remains a devoted family man who enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and spending time with loved ones. His story is a testament to how vision and determination can shape the future of technology and inspire meaningful change. Sometimes the constraints create the opportunity to find ways to do things and not having a lot of cash makes you think about how do you efficiently do things. So, yeah. I keep saying this and I keep talking about this with my wife. Like, sometimes what you don't get, gets you something. It may sound contradictory, but you get something from that.