The hidden talent pool in Kathmandu, Nepal that is transforming cybersecurity.

About this episode

Pukar Hamal discusses how his company, Security Pal, is transforming cybersecurity compliance through AI and leveraging Kathmandu's talent pool.

Discover how a Nepali American founder turned a personal frustration with security questionnaires into a rapidly growing AI-driven platform revolutionizing enterprise compliance. Pukar Hamal, CEO of Security Pal, reveals the untold story behind building one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity tools trusted by OpenAI, Figma, and Snapchat — and how Kathmandu's overlooked talent pool is shaping the future of cybersecurity innovation. In this explosive episode, you'll learn how Security Pal slashes the time to respond to complex security questionnaires from months to hours — transforming a tedious regulatory burden into a strategic advantage. Pukar shares his unique journey from a startup co-founder to a Silicon Valley CEO, highlighting the paradox of building trust in enterprise security while fighting misinformation and AI hallucinations. We break down specific techniques that will empower CISOs and security teams: how to leverage AI for continuous vendor monitoring, how to identify hidden risks through dynamic questionnaires, and how to use data-driven insights to propel security into a growth enabler. You'll discover how Security Pal's AI doesn't just automate answers — it…

People in this episode

Host: Joshua R Nicholson

Guest: Pukar Hamal

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• AI-driven platforms
• enterprise compliance
• vendor monitoring
• risk management
• innovation
• data-driven insights

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• AI
• compliance
• vendor monitoring
• risk management
• Security Pal
• Pukar Hamal
• Kathmandu
• innovation
• enterprise security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Security Pal, OpenAI, Figma, Snapchat

Places: Kathmandu, Nepal

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