Bootstrapped to $13M ARR: Chris Wallis on Building Intruder Without VC Backing

Most cybersecurity startups chase VC funding to fuel their growth. But Chris Wallis, CEO and Co-Founder of Intruder, took a different path. From a decade as a pen tester to building one of the fastest-growing attack surface management platforms, Chris has grown Intruder to $13M ARR and 3,000+ customers worldwide, without a single dollar of VC funding.

In this episode, Chris shares:

- The bold decision to quit his day job and launch Intruder-

- Why bootstrapping gave them cultural freedom and agility

- What's next for Intruder

If you’re a founder, cybersecurity pro, or just love hearing how underdogs beat the odds, this episode is packed with insights.

Chris's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wallis/

Intruder - https://www.linkedin.com/company/intruder/

Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/

Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

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