Luigi Lenguito, a pioneering figure in predictive cybersecurity, brings an extraordinary background to his role as founder and CEO of BforeAI. Before revolutionizing cyber threat prevention in 2018, Lenguito's 18-year tenure at Dell and Quest Software encompassed 26 diverse executive positions. His unconventional journey from Formula Three racing champion in Italy to tech industry innovator showcases his adaptability and vision. At Dell, Lenguito's entrepreneurial spirit shone through his creation of a groundbreaking program that bridged the gap between corporate employees and startups, demonstrating his talent for fostering innovation and maximizing human potential.

One of Lenguito’s most impactful achievements at Dell was creating an innovative entrepreneurship program that connected Dell employees with early-stage startups. The program grew to involve over 400 Dell employees mentoring 10 to 20 startups at any given time. Rather than following traditional corporate-startup engagement models, Lenguito’s program focused on unleashing the untapped potential of Dell employees, allowing them to utilize skills from their past experiences that weren’t being used in their current roles. This unique approach not only benefited the startups but also significantly improved employee satisfaction and retention.

Lenguito’s exposure to entrepreneurs through the Dell program eventually inspired his own entrepreneurial journey. In 2018, he founded BforeAI after discovering research that aligned with his long-held vision of predictive cybersecurity. Inspired by the concept of “pre-crime” from the movie Minority Report, Lenguito saw the potential to transform cybersecurity from reactive to proactive. His company now prevents an average of 20 million potential cyberattack victims daily, with the ability to predict threats up to nine months in advance.

Drawing from his experience, Lenguito shares three key principles for organizations looking to build successful corporate entrepreneurship programs. First, clearly define your purpose; understanding why you’re creating the program is crucial. Second, set clear boundaries and expectations upfront about what the program will and won't do to avoid frustration on both sides. Third, secure appropriate funding by identifying who benefits from the program’s secondary outcomes, as they should be the ones sponsoring it. These insights reflect Lenguito’s practical approach to fostering innovation within large organizations.

Lenguito’s vision for the future of cybersecurity challenges the industry’s current “assume breach” mentality. He advocates for a shift from reactive to proactive approaches, emphasizing the importance of preventing attacks rather than just responding to them. His experience with cyber insurance providers has led to innovative hybrid models that combine traditional insurance with predictive security measures. This forward-thinking approach has earned recognition from industry leaders, with BforeAI recently being named a Gartner Cool Vendor in AI and GenAI for banking and financial services.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/llenguito/ 

BforeAI: https://bfore.ai/


Luigi Lenguito: Getting Proactive With Your Cybersecurity

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