#723 ChannelCon-Stan Ivanov: From Guitar Riffs to Red Teams: Automating Pen Tests with Purpose

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In this thoughtful episode of the Joey Pinz Conversations podcast, Joey sits down with Stan Ivanov, founder and  CTO of ThreatMate, to explore a decades-long journey through software development, entrepreneurship, and personal evolution. 🇧🇬💻

Stan shares how growing up in Bulgaria shaped his curiosity, how coding became a creative outlet, and why slow, steady innovation beats flash-in-the-pan startup hype. From building early platforms to leading a global software team, Stan breaks down what really matters when you’re building something to last.

Topics covered:

• 🧠 Early coding projects that sparked a career
• 🌍 Lessons from moving across continents and cultures
• 🛠️ How to lead software teams through complexity
• 💡 Why long-term thinking and focus outperform trends
• 🔐 Navigating AI, risk, and security in today’s landscape
• 🤝 Human connection in remote-first tech companies

This episode offers deep insight for founders, engineers, and anyone seeking to build something real—without burning out or selling out.

 

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