Luigi Lenguito: Getting Proactive About Your Cybersecurity

Luigi Lenguito, a pioneering figure in predictive cybersecurity, brings an extraordinary background to his role as founder and CEO of BforeAI. Before revolutionizing cyber threat prevention in 2018, Lenguito's 18-year tenure at Dell and Quest Software encompassed 26 diverse executive positions. His unconventional journey from Formula Three racing champion in Italy to tech industry innovator showcases his adaptability and vision. At Dell, Lenguito's entrepreneurial spirit shone through his creation of a groundbreaking program that bridged the gap between corporate employees and startups, demonstrating his talent for fostering innovation and maximizing human potential.

Building a Bridge Between Corporates and Startups 

One of Lenguito’s most impactful achievements at Dell was creating an innovative entrepreneurship program that connected Dell employees with early-stage startups. The program grew to involve over 400 Dell employees mentoring 10 to 20 startups at any given time. Rather than following traditional corporate-startup engagement models, Lenguito’s program focused on unleashing the untapped potential of Dell employees, allowing them to utilize skills from their past experiences that weren’t being used in their current roles. This unique approach not only benefited the startups but also significantly improved employee satisfaction and retention.

From Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur

Lenguito’s exposure to entrepreneurs through the Dell program eventually inspired his own entrepreneurial journey. In 2018, he founded BforeAI after discovering research that aligned with his long-held vision of predictive cybersecurity. Inspired by the concept of “pre-crime” from the movie Minority Report, Lenguito saw the potential to transform cybersecurity from reactive to proactive that relies on continuous monitoring. His company now prevents an average of 20 million potential cyberattack victims daily, with the ability to predict threats up to nine months in advance.

Insights on Building Corporate Innovation Programs 

Drawing from his experience, Lenguito shares three key principles for organizations looking to build successful corporate entrepreneurship programs. First, clearly define your purpose--understanding why you’re creating the program is crucial. Second, set clear boundaries and expectations upfront about what the program will and won't do to avoid frustration on both sides. Third, secure appropriate funding by identifying who benefits from the program’s secondary outcomes, as they should be the ones sponsoring it.

Future of Cybersecurity

Lenguito’s vision for the future of cybersecurity challenges the industry’s current “assume breach” mentality and zero trust security principles. His experience with cyber insurance providers has led to innovative hybrid models that combine traditional insurance with predictive security measures. This forward-thinking approach has earned recognition from industry leaders, with BforeAI recently being named a Gartner Cool Vendor in AI and GenAI for banking and financial services.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/llenguito/

BforeAI: https://bfore.ai/

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