# BEE 541 From Military & FBI to Tech CEO: Malcolm K. "M.K." Palmore on Building Security-First Leadership That Scales

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Published: 2026-03-25T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we sit down with Malcolm K. "M.K." Palmore , Founder and CEO of Apogee Global RMS, whose leadership journey spans the military, the FBI, and senior executive roles in the tech sector. M.K. brings a rare perspective on what it truly takes to build resilient, security-first cultures without slowing innovation or growth. His experience leading in high-stakes environments has shaped a leadership philosophy grounded in discipline, clarity, accountability, and long-term vision. In this conversation, we explore: • How to build security-first organizations that still scale rapidly • Leadership lessons from the military, the FBI, and executive tech roles • Transitioning from public service to entrepreneurship • Creating resilient systems in times of uncertainty • What Black founders can learn about authority, credibility, and strategic growth This episode delivers practical leadership wisdom for founders, executives, and emerging leaders ready to build strong, scalable, and secure businesses.

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