Ep 08: From Scaling up to Starting up with Marc Frankel of Manifest Cyber

In Episode 08 of Frontdoor Defense's podcast series, we delve into the fascinating journey of Marc Frankel, the founder of Manifest Cyber. Join us as we explore Marc's transition from scaling up in the corporate world to starting up his own venture in the cybersecurity domain.
With years of experience and expertise under his belt, Marc shares valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities he encountered along the way. From navigating the complexities of the corporate landscape to embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, Marc's story is one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination.
Tune in as we uncover the strategies, lessons learned, and pivotal moments that shaped Marc's entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring startup founder, or simply curious about the world of cybersecurity, this episode offers invaluable wisdom and inspiration.
Join us as we embark on a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity with Marc Frankel, only on Frontdoor Defense's podcast series.
Marc Frankel is one of the few people on earth to have successfully exited not one but TWO defense tech companies: Palantir, and Expanse. Now he's taking on the problem of software supply chain vulnerabilities with his new venture, Manifest Cyber. In this conversation we dive into what he's applying from past experience, what he's learning fresh for the first time, and what the future holds.
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⏲️Timestamps:
1:43 - Marc's background
4:40 - How to build for national security
6:20 - Why Software Bill of Materials and supply chain vulnerabilities matter now
11:15 - What are the components of software?
12:05 - The Log4Shell vulnerability was a nightmare scenario
14:35 - How Manifest solves the SBOM usability problem
17:35 - Why Marc and Daniel are the right team to take on this problem
20:30 - Why did Palantir culture create so many spin-out entrepreneurs
24:55 - Palantir Go to Market approach
29:05 - Expanse Go to Market motion
30:25 - Marc's lessons for SBIR companies
33:00 - Manifest Go to Market approach
37:15 - Manifest's STTR transition plan
39:30 - How icebreaker companies laid the groundwork for Manifest
41:10 - AIBOMs: the future of Manifest
For more on Manifest:
Website: Manifestcyber.com
BOM Working Group Slack: [e-mail]
UA-cam: ‪@manifest-cyber‬
Ep 08: From Scaling up to Starting up with Marc Frankel of Manifest Cyber