Sergey Poltev shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Russia, where he learned hacking as a teenager, to starting an internet cafe and then fleeing to the US and Canada to start his own business. Eventually he built a successful MSP, now focusing on cybersecurity education and leveraging his unique background to approach the topic. He also shares some advice for MSPs looking to expand beyond their locals markets, as he now has locations in Canada and the US.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - How he got here (in involves the mafia!)
21:00 - Starting his MSP
25:22 - His focus on cybersecurity
43:40 - Where is Sergey now?
52:10 - MSP Titan Questions
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