What does it take to evolve from a hands-on technologist into the CEO of a global cybersecurity company?

In this episode of Joey Pinz Conversations, Joey sits down with Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos, to discuss leadership, technology, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and personal growth. Joe shares his fascinating journey from writing software and running bulletin board systems as a teenager in Queens, New York, to becoming CTO and eventually CEO of one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies.

The conversation explores the lessons learned from building technology businesses, transitioning into executive leadership, working with MSPs, and why the best products do not always win in the marketplace. Joe also shares insights on cybersecurity’s leadership gap, the impact of AI, parenting in the digital age, and the importance of self-regulation in both business and life.

From walking 12 miles a day on a treadmill desk to leading thousands of cybersecurity professionals worldwide, Joe offers practical wisdom on curiosity, learning, resilience, and long-term success.

🌟 Top 3 Highlights:

✅ Why product excellence alone isn’t enough to win in business

✅ The biggest challenge moving from CTO to CEO

✅ How AI may solve cybersecurity’s leadership shortage