The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast - For those who care about trust

What does it really take to build a trustworthy business in today’s AI-driven, data-centric world?  In this powerful episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia sits down with Neil Twa to unpack why trust isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. From his hands-on experience in e-commerce and Amazon-based business models, Neil shares a practical framework for building companies that thrive by prioritizing privacy, innovation, and customer-first values.  You’ll also hear insights on how Amazon leverages AI to shape customer behavior—and what other businesses can learn from it.  As organizations rely more heavily on data and automation, the big question becomes:  How can they build digital trust while staying sustainable and profitable?  Tune in to find out.  KEY CONVERSION POINT  00:02:18 How do you define digital trust?  00:05:24 The 4 Steps Approach in building successful, trustworthy, sustainable, profitable business   00:15:53 Selling data or Feeding data on AI engine  00:20:15 Amazon and E-Commerce Strategies with AI  00:23:10 Skills and how to source it in setting up a business  00:29:45 How to Reach Neil Twa    ABOUT GUEST  Neil Twa is the CEO / Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, a company specializing in launching, consulting, selling and acquiring brands with a focus on the e-commerce channels such as Amazon FBA and multichannel. He has more than fifteen years of experience selling private label products on Amazon and his company.    For over 17 years, Mr. Twa has been constructing businesses both online and offline after departing his senior IBM role. Since 2012, he's launched 5+ personal brands, generated 10's of millions in revenues as 8 figures sellers, and assisted in the growth of 1000+ others through consulting, coaching, and mentoring alongside partner Reed and their Voltage team.    Neil together with Reed Larsen, published a new book titled "Almost Automated Income with FBA: Build a Profitable Lifestyle-Driven Amazon Business. Exit for Millions. Even Without Any E-commerce  Experience". The book is a groundbreaking guide that has swiftly claimed the #1 spot among newly released books. This manual is the key to building a lucrative lifestyle-driven Amazon business that expertly guided by Twa and Larsen through the intricacies of Amazon FBA, offering invaluable insights and strategies to pave the way for a profitable venture.    ABOUT HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals.    Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.    As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.    RESOURCES  Websites www.fit4privacy.com [http://www.fit4privacy.com/],www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/],https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/],https://www.linkedin.com/company/voltage-holdings-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/voltage-holdings-llc/], https://www.voltagedm.com/  [https://www.voltagedm.com/  ] Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

Are you struggling to find the key to building a business that not only survives but thrives in today’s market? What if you could transform your business into a trusted, profitable powerhouse with just four simple steps? What are the crucial steps that separate successful businesses from the rest? Niel breaks down the 4 essential steps to create a business that's built on trust, sustainability, and profitability. From understanding how to capture demand, to making the right decisions with your products, this is the blueprint you need to accelerate your journey to success! This is just the trailer—stay tuned for the full episode and learn how to align your brand with market needs, use AI-driven insights, and create repeatable business models that work, no matter the industry. This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.  If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified about new episodes. If you have not done so, write a review and share it with someone who will benefit.    RESOURCES  Websites www.fit4privacy.com [http://www.fit4privacy.com/],www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/],https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/],https://www.linkedin.com/company/voltage-holdings-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/voltage-holdings-llc/], https://www.voltagedm.com/ [https://www.voltagedm.com/]  Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

In the AI era, trust is everything and it's under attack. How do you build digital trust when AI is changing the rules and attackers are getting smarter?  Discover how today's CISOs are stepping up, adapting to AI risks, and learning from history to protect our digital future.  In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia is joined by Nick Shevelyov, a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience as a CISO and Chief Privacy Officer, and author of Cyber War and Peace.  The discussion focuses on the evolving challenges for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the age of AI, highlighting risks such as deep fakes and hyper-targeted attacks. Nick emphasizes the importance of translating technical risks into business risks for board members and discusses the implications of new AI legislation, particularly California's SB 468.   Tune in to gain insights into managing digital trust, safeguarding personal data, and the strategic initiatives needed to combat emerging cybersecurity threats.    KEY CONVERSION POINT  00:01:50 How would you define the concept of trust  00:05:26 How do you place trust? How are they shifting? What kind of swans?  00:09:06 How are CISO coping with the change of AI era?  00:20:01 Insights in CISO Perspective for US/California direction in law of terms  00:23:06 About “Cyber War…and Peace: Building Digital Trust Today, with History as our Guide” book  00:27:50 How to get in touch with Nick     ABOUT GUEST  Nick Shevelyov helps build next-gen tech companies from the ideation stage. His work includes StackRox (Kubernetes security, acquired by Red Hat for $400M), Kodem (software composition analysis, Greylock Series A), Bedrock Security (data-loss prevention, Greylock Series A), and Laminar (shadow data discovery, Insight Ventures Series A). He advises founders and CEOs on product and go-to-market strategy, boosting time-to-value for companies like Pixee.ai, Quokka.io, Boostsecurity.io, and ETZ. He works across all stages, from seed to IPO. Nick consults with Insight Partners (also an LP) and FTV Capital, and serves on advisory boards for ForgePoint Capital, Mayfield Fund, Evolution Equity Partners, NightDragon, YL Ventures, and Glynn Capital. He is on the boards of Cofense | Phishme and the Bay Area CSO Council (BACC), an invite-only group of CISOs from leading Bay Area companies. A former CIO, he is also an honorary member of the Blumberg Technology Council. Nick authored Cyber War…and Peace and brings historical and behavioral insights to tech and risk management. He holds an Executive MBA from USF and certifications from Stanford, Harvard, plus CISSP, CISM, and CIPPE. ABOUT HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals. Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts. As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.    RESOURCES  Websites: www.fit4privacy.com [http://www.fit4privacy.com/],www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/],https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasshevelyov/, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasshevelyov/,] https://vcso.ai/ [https://vcso.ai/]    Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

In a world racing into the AI era, security, privacy, and trust are under pressure like never before. Chief Security Officers are facing a whole new battlefield, with laws rapidly taking shape — especially in the U.S. and California. Big changes are on the horizon, like California’s new SB 468 bill, pushing for stronger protections around high-risk AI systems, while the EU’s AI Act moves in a similar direction. So, what does this mean for CISOs today — and how should they prepare?  Join us with Nick Shevelyov and Punit Bhatia, a seasoned cybersecurity leader, former Chief Security Officer at Silicon Valley Bank, and the author of Cyber War and Peace. With years of experience defending innovation and building digital trust, Nick shares real stories, powerful lessons from history, and sharp insights into where the future is heading.   This is your sneak peek into the conversation — stay tuned for the full episode.  🔔 🎧 Listen to Episode 141, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast  This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.   If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified about new episodes. If you have not done so, write a review and share it with someone who will benefit.    RESOURCES  Websiteswww.fit4privacy.com [http://www.fit4privacy.com/],www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/],https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasshevelyov/, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasshevelyov/,] https://vcso.ai/ [https://vcso.ai/]    Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

The powerful and emerging world of quantum computing is on its way. Quantum computing is a technology that is set to redefine privacy, trust, and artificial intelligence. What does quantum computing really mean, how will it change the digital trust landscape, what will happen when organizations gain quantum capabilities, and how existing standards and laws can help us govern. Quantum computing is still in its early stages, but it promises to open new possibilities, bring new challenges, and create risks we need to understand today.    To help us navigate this complex but exciting topic, host Punit Bhatia speaks with cybersecurity expert Ramsés Gallego about the exciting and challenging world of quantum computing. With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology governance, Ramsés brings not just knowledge, but incredible energy to the discussion — "quantum energy," as we like to say.  Will it change the way we define and manage digital trust?     KEY CONVERSION POINT  00:02:20 How would you define digital trust  00:05:03 Demystify what is Quantum  00:10:52 How Quantum change the AI game?  00:15:44 What will happen if you acquire Quantum Computing  00:19:17 How are we seeing digital trust dimension with Quantum Computing?  00:28:10 How would an organization or a corporate govern this?  00:33:20 Get in touch with Ramses    ABOUT GUEST  With an MBA and Law education, Ramsés Gallego is a +25 year security professional with deep expertise in the Risk Management and Governance areas. Ramsés is now  Chief Technologist Cybersecurity with DXC, where he defines the vision and mission, purpose and promise of the division. He has recently been Strategist & Evangelist for the office of the CTO with Symantec and holds the following professional accreditations: CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, SCPM, CCSK, ITIL and COBIT Foundations. An internationally recognized public speaker, has visited +25 different countries in the past 12 months and has been awarded 'Best Speaker' in four continents. He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt professional and is proud of being Past International VP for ISACA’s Board of Directors, actual President of the Barcelona Chapter, Ambassador of the association and honored to be inducted into the ISACA Hall of Fame. Ramsés is also Executive Vice President of the Quantum World Association and has had the US flag flown on his honor at The Capitol, in Washington DC, USA. With already 22 Marathons -and other crazy adventures- on his legs he lives in Barcelona, Spain, with his wonderful wife and his two loved kids.    ABOUT HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals.    Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.    As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.    RESOURCES  Websites www.fit4privacy.com [http://www.fit4privacy.com/], www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/], https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsesgallego/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsesgallego/]  Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]