What does it take to build a cybersecurity company that actually competes with OpenDNS?
In this episode of dnsUNFILTERED, Mikey sits down with Ken Carnesi, CEO and co-founder of DNSFilter, for an unfiltered conversation on entrepreneurship, DNS filtering, company culture, competition, and what it means to protect real people from real threats.
From solving sketchy hotel Wi-Fi problems with DNS to acquiring threat intelligence tools like Webshrinker, Ken shares how DNSFilter went from startup to one of the fastest-growing players in cybersecurity.
🔥 Sound bites:
"I want everybody to like our product."
"You have to work really, really hard."
"Timing is definitely important."
Whether you're an MSP, tech founder, or just want to hear how a remote-first company takes on the giants—this one's for you.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
02:14 – Ken's Journey
05:30 – Competing with Giants
08:20 – Starting DNSFilter
11:21 – Acquisitions + Innovation
17:20 – Why Threat Identification Matters
30:37 – How Customer Feedback Drives Product
36:36 – Remote Culture Done Right
41:17 – Advice for Entrepreneurs
49:03 – The Future of Cybersecurity
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment. Got questions for Ken? We’re watching the replies.
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