The Global Ecosystem - Scaling Beyond the Valley

Explore the journey of Duo Security, a cybersecurity startup founded outside Silicon Valley, in this insightful Web Summit talk. Learn how co-founder Dug Song leveraged the company's non-Valley location as a competitive advantage and fostered a culture of learning that propelled Duo from a two-person startup to a $2.35 billion acquisition by Cisco. Discover the key ingredients for startup success, the importance of riding market waves, and the evolution of multifactor authorization. Gain valuable insights into Duo's growth strategy, its expanding footprint, and the rationale behind the Cisco acquisition. Delve into discussions on tax breaks for startups, the impact of location on company culture, and perspectives on tech giants like Facebook, Cisco, and Amazon's HQ2 project. Uncover the secrets to scaling a successful tech company beyond the traditional Silicon Valley ecosystem.

Introduction
Who are you
What are the ingredients for a startup
Ride the wave
Multifactor authorization
History of Duo
Duos footprint
Why sold to Cisco
Tax breaks for startups
Facebook
Cisco
Location
Amazon HQ2