Shantanu Kulkarni - CMO, SecurityBoat

Shantanu Kulkarni

CMO, SecurityBoat

As a cybersecurity enthusiast turned Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), I'll lead in shaping our marketing strategies, driving sales, prioritizing customer success, and nurturing partnerships.

With years of experience in finding vulnerabilities and testing for security gaps, I've learned the importance of making cybersecurity accessible to all businesses, big or small.

At SecurityBoat, we believe that secure businesses are strong businesses. As CMO, I lead a team dedicated to promoting our user-friendly cybersecurity services and products. We strive to drive awareness and adoption of our innovative products and services, offering a holistic approach to digital defense.

By combining my technical expertise and business understanding, I work towards empowering businesses to stay safe in today's digital world. Let's connect and discuss how we can strengthen cybersecurity while boosting business growth together.

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