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An interview with Mykolas Rambus, the founder of Hush, a cybersecurity startup based in Detroit, Michigan, and a recipient of the Google for Startups Founders Fund.
Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America. I started Hush to address this growing vulnerability.
Years ago, while running WealthX, the largest database of information on wealthy people globally, I was shocked to learn how quickly cybersecurity threats can become personal. When foreign intelligence groups, oligarchs, and organized crime syndicates wanted access to our database, we realized there was a need for a solution that effectively protects individuals.
Mykolas Rambus, founder of Hush
Fast forward a few years, after selling WealthX and working in consumer data, I witnessed the problem on a massive scale. When I decided to launch Hush, I came back to Detroit after having been gone twenty some years. We think there’s a kind of grit here that goes hand-in-hand with cybersecurity, and there’s a huge local resurgence around tech.
In reality, everyone needs this kind of protection. Our AI pulls threads across the web to find any potentially vulnerable information about people. Then we categorize these vulnerabilities and give members the option to "hush" certain items. We hear all the time from customers that once their spam calls start dropping, they get that peace of mind from being no longer findable.
Mykolas Rambus, founder of Hush
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Moving forward, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical as threats are becoming more targeted. We’re expanding our efforts in these areas, exploring partnerships with government agencies, and implementing training programs. We’re also researching solutions for the future of AI, including deepfake detection and synthetic identity protection.
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