Trust Leaders Podcast
How security, privacy, and compliance companies actually get built.
Podcast featuring top leaders who turned trust into a thriving business.
Watch Mikulas explain why he started the podcast
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Featured Conversations
The people building security, privacy, and trust, on how they actually did it.
Sebastian Abbinanti
The AI Security Mistake SMBs Keep Making
Devin Lukomski
Cyber Isn't an IT Problem, It's an Everyone Problem
Ryan Tappis
Why Most Hackers Get In Through the Basics
Chris Harrison
Why Large Language Models Fail at Enterprise Data
Jad Boutros
Cut Risk Reviews From 33 Days to 4
Ira Winkler
The Modern Day James Bond of Cybersecurity
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What to Expect as a Guest
Here is exactly what happens when you come on the show.
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A 20 minute pre-interview call
No pressure. We get to know each other, go over the details, and tailor the topics to what you want to talk about.
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A 45 minute recording
We record on Riverside. You show up and talk about how you built what you built.
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I produce it
Editing, captions, thumbnails, transcript. You do not touch any of it.
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You get everything
Full episode on YouTube, short clips for your social, and a link to share.
Come on the show →
Pick a time that works. It starts with a 20 minute pre-interview call.
About the Host
I host Trust Leaders where I interview CEOs and founders in the cyber, privacy, AI governance, GRC, and data protection spaces to unpack exactly how they built their companies from the ground up.
Outside of work, I love skiing and working out in the gym.
Mikulas Zach
Host & Founder
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Come on the show →
Grab a slot and we will record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know before saying yes.
Is this a podcast?
Yes. Every episode is a conversation with a founder building in security, privacy, or compliance, published on YouTube, with a dedicated guest page, key moments, and a full transcript for every episode on this site. You can browse all of them.
What do we talk about?
Your company and your work: how you built it, the decisions behind the decisions, and what you would do differently. Depending on the guest that runs from cloud and OT security to privacy engineering and data protection, AI governance, GRC and compliance, or security awareness and human risk. We shape the specifics on the pre-interview call, around what you actually want to talk about.
How long does it take?
A 20 minute pre-interview call first, then about 45 minutes to record. I use Riverside, a professional remote recording platform. You show up, we have a conversation, and I handle editing, publishing, and clips.
Will I get a copy of the episode?
Yes. Full episode link, short clips for your social media, and a dedicated page on my site with your bio and key moments from the conversation.
How many people listen?
The show is growing. Every episode goes up on YouTube and gets promoted on LinkedIn, and has its own page on this site with a summary, key moments, and a full transcript. You can see the real numbers on any episode.