# Crisis Management and Growth: Zack Urlocker on Scaling Startups and Security

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Podcast: [Tools for Tech Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tools-for-tech-leaders-7024721)
Published: 2024-10-24T00:50:00+00:00
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## Resource

Zack Urlocker, a seasoned tech executive with an impressive track record at companies like MySQL, Zendesk, and Duo Security, shares his invaluable insights from his journey scaling businesses from early-stage startups to industry leaders. This episode explores the evolution of open source business models, the challenges of rapid growth in SaaS companies, and the critical importance of prioritizing reliability and security in product development. Zack's stories about navigating security incidents and scaling challenges provide eye-opening lessons for tech leaders facing similar hurdles and inspire them to rethink what is possible. Follow Tools for Tech Leaders on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14406502/ Find Ian Tien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantien/ Explore Mattermost here: https://mattermost.com/

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