#723 ChannelCon-Stan Ivanov: From Guitar Riffs to Red Teams: Automating Pen Tests with Purpose
In this thoughtful episode of the Joey Pinz Conversations podcast, Joey sits down with Stan Ivanov, founder and CEO of CompuCoin (and other ventures), to explore a decades-long journey through software development, entrepreneurship, and personal evolution. 🇧🇬💻
Stan shares how growing up in Bulgaria shaped his curiosity, how coding became a creative outlet, and why slow, steady innovation beats flash-in-the-pan startup hype. From building early platforms to leading a global software team, Stan breaks down what really matters when you’re building something to last.
Topics covered:
- 🧠 Early coding projects that sparked a career
- 🌍 Lessons from moving across continents and cultures
- 🛠️ How to lead software teams through complexity
- 💡 Why long-term thinking and focus outperform trends
- 🔐 Navigating AI, risk, and security in today’s landscape
- 🤝 Human connection in remote-first tech companies
This episode offers deep insight for founders, engineers, and anyone seeking to build something real—without burning out or selling out.
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