From Signals Intelligence to Cybersecurity Startup: Eddy Almand's Journey

Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship

In episode 49 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Eddy Almand, the founder and CEO of Almata, a cybersecurity company based in Japan. Eddy takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting from his days as a Signals Intelligence Analyst for the US Army to his foray into the world of entrepreneurship. We discuss his transition from services to product-based business, the challenges of building a tech startup in Japan, and the importance of cybersecurity in today's interconnected world. Eddy also sheds light on Almata’s innovative products, Eagle Talon and Eagle Eye, which utilize AI and automation to provide effective and affordable cybersecurity solutions for businesses of all sizes. Tune in to learn valuable insights about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the future of tech innovation in Japan. ⌛ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode trailer 00:00:26 Lam introduces the show and guest Eddy Altman 00:01:44 Eddy’s background: From military intelligence to cybersecurity 00:02:25 Transition from military to government and startups 00:05:16 What the work of an intelligence analyst means 00:07:25 Eddy explains about the Five Eyes Alliance 00:13:07 Why Eddy moved to Bahrain in the past 00:15:15 Eddy's personal hobbies and interests 00:17:43 Introduction to Almata and the company’s mission 00:21:19 His company work in Web3 security 00:23:52 Impact of COVID on business and the shift to product development 00:27:01 His company product in vulnerability management in cybersecurity 00:30:27 Zero-Day vulnerabilities explained 00:36:42 HIs company products: Eagle Talon to secure supply chain and Eagle Eyes to identify cyber risks 00:42:50 How cyber insurance can help businesses manage risks 00:45:19 His company's preferred business model 00:49:32 The team behind Almata and the opportunity for cybersecurity in Japan 00:55:09 Challenges facing Almata 00:58:10 His company's competitors in the Japan market 01:01:56 AI’s rise and competitive advantage in business 01:05:58 How cybersecurity will evolve in the next few years 01:09:52 How can small and medium enterprises fight cybercrime to protect themselves 01:13:10 Eddy’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in tech in Japan 01:14:37 Where to follow Eddy 01:16:00 Episode outro and next episode preview Follow Eddy and his company: Eddy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddy-almand/ Almata website: https://www.almata.co.jp/ My social media: Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠ Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠ My old article about the 2-3 prevailing narratives of 2024-2025: https://substack.com/home/post/p-143541984 If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!