<p>In this episode of <strong>The Start &amp; Scale Podcast</strong>, we sit down with <strong>Ian Saultz</strong>, founder of <strong>Casco</strong>, who previously worked across organisations including <strong>AWS, Life Time Fitness and CommIT Enterprises</strong>.</p><p>Ian shares how Casco became the <strong>second most upvoted company in Y Combinator history</strong>, how the idea was formed while at AWS, and what modern cyber security really looks like in an AI-driven world. We explore whether AI agents can replace security teams, the risks involved, lessons from YC, work-life balance, and where cyber defence is heading next.</p><p>If you’re building in AI, security, or scaling a high-growth startup, this episode is packed with practical insight.</p>