Acronis President on the future of AI and Data protection

Welcome to the first episode of Tech Horizons, a limited-series podcast hosted by Geoff Nielson and the creators of the Digital Disruption podcast.

Can businesses truly innovate while protecting customer data and trust?

The world of entrepreneurship is changing fast, and the next wave of startups will be built at the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and digital resilience.

In this episode of Tech Horizons, Geoff Nielson sits down with Gaidar Magdanurov, President of Acronis, to discuss how artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data protection are reshaping the global business landscape. Gaidar shares his journey from startup founder to leading a global tech company, unpacking what it takes to scale innovation responsibly in an era of automation and cyber threats.

From AI’s role in safeguarding data to how founders can adapt to exponential change, this episode explains the future of entrepreneurship, leadership, and the digital ecosystems that power modern business and why trust and transparency matter more than ever in digital business.

In this video:
00:00 Intro
02:01 From startup founder to tech executive
04:27 How AI is reshaping cybersecurity and digital trust
06:13 The evolving role of entrepreneurs in the AI era
08:45 Building resilience through technology and innovation
11:22 The intersection of automation and data protection
14:09 Why transparency and trust define the future of tech
16:38 Leadership lessons from scaling in fast-changing markets
19:55 Balancing innovation with responsibility
23:04 How AI can empower, not replace entrepreneurs
26:27 The importance of company culture in tech transformation
29:16 The global challenge of cybersecurity for small businesses
33:22 Future of AI-driven startups and digital ecosystems
37:08 Lessons in adaptation and digital leadership
39:56 Advice for founders navigating disruption
42:31 Building a secure and human-centered digital future

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