Tampa, Technically Connected: Voices from CyberBay Summit 2026

Inside Embarc Collective and Tampa’s Startup Future with Tim Holcomb

Chapters 00:00 The Passion for Founders' Success 02:54 Understanding Embark Collective 05:46 Tim Holcomb's Journey to Embark 09:06 The Importance of Founder Support 11:48 Embark's Unique Approach to Startups 15:11 Building a Community of Founders 18:04 The Role of Coaches and Mentors 20:53 The Cybersecurity Landscape in Tampa Bay 24:13 Why Tampa is a Great Place for Startups 27:07 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Technology 29:56 Partnerships and Talent Development 33:09 Lightning Round with Tim Holcomb

Tampa, Technically Connected: Voices from CyberBay Summit 2026

0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Dr. Sriram Chellappan 12:00 - Kendra Siler and Kevin Salzer 28:20 - Mark Sokol 44:30 - Dr. Alex Djahankhah 56:50 - Callie Bartkin

Eric Foster - Building TENEX.AI from the Ground Up

Eric Foster, CEO and founder of TENEX.AI, is building more than a cybersecurity company - he’s building an AI-native defense solution designed to change how security teams operate. In this episode of the CyberBay Podcast, guest host and Tampa Bay Business Journal reporter Anjelica Rubin sits down with Eric inside TENEX’s soon-to-be headquarters, which is currently still under construction, for a conversation about building from the ground up. Eric reflects on his early fascination with technology, the mentors who shaped his leadership journey, and the pivotal moments that pushed him to launch TENEX. Together, they explore what it really means to be “AI-native,” how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity workforce, and why Eric believes Tampa Bay - and CyberBay - are positioned to play a defining role in the industry’s future. The CyberBay Podcast is produced by Sarina Gandy, powered by Cyber Florida, and supported by Bellini Capital.

Tampa, Technically Connected: Voices from CyberBay 2025

What happens when you mix cybersecurity conversations with a game of Connect4? In this bonus episode of the CyberBay Podcast, producer Sarina Gandy sits down with six attendees from the CyberBay Summit 2025 for candid conversations about their work, their paths into cybersecurity, and how they see the CyberBay movement shaping Tampa Bay’s future - all while playing a (peaceful) game of Connect4. Between moves, guests share perspectives on collaboration, accessibility, and why cybersecurity is ultimately a human problem - one that’s best solved through community, education, and connection. The CyberBay Podcast is produced by Sarina Gandy, powered by Cyber Florida, and supported by Bellini Capital. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Ryan Seymour 07:57 - Peter Bellini 14:29 - Kendra Siler & Kevin Salzer 22:58 - Gowtham Chilakapati 35:14 - Paul Perry

Collin Ellis - Building Community in CyberBay

Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker * 03:03 Competitive Spirit and Personal Growth * 06:04 Journey into Cybersecurity * 08:56 The Impact of Mentorship and Community * 12:05 Transitioning to ThreatLocker * 15:00 Empathy in Professional Relationships * 17:58 Cybersecurity Challenges and Successes * 21:04 Community and Connection in Tampa Bay * 24:05 Leadership and Culture in Cybersecurity * 27:10 Conclusion and Reflections on Connection