In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil, about her journey from a PhD mathematician to working at the NSA and eventually founding her own company. She shares insights into the culture of the environments she’s worked in, how they valued critical thinking, and how this experience led her to entrepreneurship. 
Dr. Williams discusses the pivotal moments that inspired her to start Enveil and create a market for privacy-enhancing technologies. She also offers advice on encouraging women in technical leadership, continuous learning, and balancing the demands of a startup with personal life. 
Her story highlights a unique transition from the NSA to tech entrepreneurship, applying math and critical thinking to address modern data privacy challenges.
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From NSA to CEO: A Unique Path to Tech Entrepreneurship

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil, about her journey from a PhD mathematician to working at the NSA and eventually founding her own company. She shares insights into the culture of the environments she’s worked in, how they valued critical thinking, and how this experience led her to [&hellip;]

Tech Talks Episode #722

From NSA to CEO: A Unique Path to Tech Entrepreneurship