Episode 50: Redefining Security: How Ankita Dhakar Built Capture the Bug

In this milestone 50th episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Ankita Dhakar, co-founder of Capture the Bug—a community-powered cybersecurity platform redefining penetration testing for modern digital teams.
Ankita shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Jaipur, India, to moving to New Zealand as an international student, and ultimately becoming an “accidental founder” in the cybersecurity space—despite not having a computer science background. She opens up about the challenges of being a migrant woman in tech, the resilience it takes to build networks from scratch, and her belief that “success is best when it’s shared.”
In this conversation, Ankita discusses:
The inspiration behind founding Capture the Bug and disrupting traditional pen testing.
The hurdles and unique strengths of being a migrant woman entrepreneur in New Zealand.
How consistency, patience, and community have shaped her leadership.
Her vision for the future of cybersecurity, including AI-driven autonomous pen testing.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a migrant professional, or simply curious about cybersecurity innovation, Ankita’s story offers powerful lessons in resilience, purpose, and believing in yourself.


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