CyberBay Podcast

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.

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 is a Manager of Solutions Engineering at ThreatLocker, and a living example of the CyberBay movement that’s been taking shape behind the scenes for years.

In this episode, recorded live at the CyberBay Summit 2025, Collin and producer Sarina Gandy explore his childhood in Tampa Bay, the early sparks that shaped his curiosity, and the connections that led him into cybersecurity and kept him there since. Together, they reflect on the role relationships play in career development, the leaders who influenced Collin’s values, and the lasting impact of Arnie Bellini’s CyberBay vision on both his path and the region at large.

The CyberBay Podcast is produced by Sarina Gandy, powered by Cyber Florida, and supported by Bellini Capital.

Arnie Bellini, best known as the former CEO and co-founder of ConnectWise, helped shape Tampa Bay’s technology landscape. Today, he’s leading a new movement – turning Tampa Bay into CyberBay, the next cybersecurity hub of the United States.

In this premiere episode of The CyberBay Podcast, co-host and Tampa Bay Business Journal reporter Anjelica Rubin sits down with Arnie to trace his journey from early tech entrepreneur to thought leader, philanthropist, and investor.

Arnie reflects on the Bellini family’s deep roots in Tampa Bay, the trials and triumphs of building ConnectWise at the dawn of the tech revolution, and the philosophies that have guided his career and life. Together, he and Anjelica unpack the vision behind the CyberBay movement and his mission to defend the digital borders of the U.S.