Dave Gerry
Cybersecurity Executive | CEO | Trusted Hacker Ally | USA
Listen To Dave Gerry
Some people react to threats. Dave Gerry builds the systems that prevent them before they strike.
As the CEO of Bugcrowd, the global leader in crowdsourced cybersecurity, Dave is helping reshape how the world defends its digital infrastructure—by uniting elite ethical hackers with the organizations that need them most.
With over a decade of experience inside some of the most influential cybersecurity companies—WhiteHat Security, Veracode, NTT, Sumo Logic, The Herjavec Group—Dave has earned a reputation for turning complex risks into strategic wins. He’s scaled startups through major acquisitions, led global operations for enterprise security providers, and now leads a platform that transforms hackers into heroes.
But Dave’s story isn’t just about platforms and protocols—it’s about people, trust, and the belief that real security isn’t built with fear—it’s built with community.
🎙️ In this episode of Good Luck People, Dave opens up about:
✅ How Bugcrowd’s AI-powered platform is revolutionizing cybersecurity with ethical hackers
✅ The high-stakes leadership lessons from scaling WhiteHat Security through billion-dollar deals
✅ Why he believes crowdsourced security isn’t a trend—it’s the future of threat defense
✅ How vulnerability intelligence and human creativity are changing enterprise security forever
✅ His philosophy on aligning mission, metrics, and morale in a fast-paced, threat-driven industry
✅ Leading a global team while staying grounded as a dad and soccer coach in Boston
✅ The balance between innovation, regulation, and real-world cyber readiness
✅ And how luck plays a role—but resilience, clarity, and people power make the difference
Dave Gerry didn’t stumble into this space—he earned his place on the front lines. With an MBA from Suffolk University, a BA from Merrimack College, and an instinct for strategic growth, he’s helped lead security organizations through transformations that reshaped industries.
He’s also built a life of balance—leading global cyber initiatives by day, and making it home for dinner with his wife and two daughters by night. Whether navigating Fortune 500 security needs or celebrating a youth soccer win, Dave brings the same principles to every arena: listen well, lead with trust, and outsmart adversity.
He’s not just protecting systems. He’s helping protect what matters most—people, privacy, and peace of mind in a connected world. So if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to outpace hackers, outmaneuver chaos, and outlead the threat curve—this conversation is for you. Because in cybersecurity, as in life, the best kind of luck is built with preparation, insight, and the right people by your side.
🎧 Tune in now—and discover how Dave Gerry and Bugcrowd are securing the future, one ethical hacker at a time.
