Meet the Pro Hacker Who Launched Two Successful Cybersecurity Companies in His 30s 🚀

When David Kennedy created TrustedSec, he set out to assemble the most technically advanced team of consultants and advisors with a goal of changing the security industry for the better. Investing in exceptional people allows TrustedSec to enhance client security, elevate the InfoSec community, and create a more secure world.<br /><br />David Kennedy, the CEO and founder of TrustedSec, joins Rosemarie Miller on "New Money" to discuss his pivot from being in the U.S. marines to becoming a professional hacker and cybersecurity entrepreneur. <br /><br />0:00 Introduction<br />0:40 David On His Background And Growing In The Cybersecurity field<br />2:14 David On Being In The Marines<br />3:23 David Kennedy On The Importance Of Leadership Skills<br />5:07 Being A Cybersecurity Influencer<br />6:18 David Kennedy On Having A Great Mindset<br />8:52 David On Working With His Spouse And Being A Team <br />11:29 David Shares How His Wife Completes Him In Life And Business<br />12:43 David Kennedy On Started His Own Business, TrustedSec<br />17:03 It All Pays Off<br />18:37 Discipline: What Is David's Routine To Be Successful?<br />20:51 How David Gives Back<br />23:38 How David Manages His Funds/Tips<br />24:27 What Is David's Best Purchase vs. Worst Purchase<br />27:25 David's Journey From Humble Beginnings To Present<br />29:29 David Kennedy's Advice To Young Entrepreneurs<br /><br />Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br /><br />https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br /><br />Stay Connected<br />Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br />Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br />Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br />Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br />More From Forbes: http://forbes.com<br /><br />Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.