Christopher Chen

Experienced Technology Executive in the Greater Los Angeles Area

Salt.Lyt Strategy: Changing the Cybersecurity Narrative

Old Chase:

Here’s the truth. Cyber startups chase the same VC dream. I’ve been there. The mantra? Go big or go home. This race? It’s crowded, undifferentiated, costly. Failed ventures pile up. The real kicker? Cyber breaches wreak havoc in underserved markets. The last, least, lost pay the high price of our herd instincts in uniform pursuit.

Reimagined future:

Picture this. Cyber startups and incumbents not clashing, but collaborating. Success isn’t about cashing out; it’s about making a dent, building something enduring. What if the real win is in not playing the usual game?

My Journey:

This isn’t just professional; it’s personal. My 25-year trek in the cyber arena; rooted in Singapore, branching to Israel, Taiwan, South Korea showed me the potential for a different reality. In nations under constant cyber siege, startups are not just businesses competing for dominance. They bring change. They bring hope.

The Insight:

Being a cyber startup investor and builder taught me something: the killer isn’t competition, but the urge to compete. Imagine ignoring the hype. Even giving up market share. Instead, find your unique value to serve underserved markets. Simple? Hardly. But real progress demands it. And real change needs clarity and conviction.

The Difference:

Enter Salt.Lyt Strategy. My personal saga turned into a mission for 100 cyber startups. This isn’t about joining the fray; it’s about standing apart. “Salt” to sharpen your unique edge. “Light” to illuminate the new grounds. And no ivory theories here. Strategies fail because they are nebulous, lifeless, impotent. We eschew the generic for strategies that resonate, differentiate, captivate. Our creed? We are in it to drive real change. Ditch the fluff for strategies that light fires, drive actions.

Your Turn:

Cyber pioneers, ready to break the mould? Let’s work together, crafting not just a legacy of success. But of significance. Competition becomes an echo of the past. Forge paths defined by unity, marked by distinctiveness. Let’s embark on this journey together.