Nepal's IT Industry Is at $1B | Here's the Roadmap to $22B
Featuring Deepen Chapagain, Country Director, Guardsix
In this episode, Deepen Chapagain, Country Director of Guardsix, discusses the rapid evolution and future roadmap of Nepal’s IT industry. The conversation explores the government’s ambitious goal of reaching $22 billion in IT exports over the next decade and creating over a million jobs. Chapagain discusses the growth of Guardsix, formerly known as Logpoint, from its inception in 2008 to its current position as a key player in cybersecurity. The company provides critical cybersecurity solutions for European national infrastructure, including energy utilities and central banks. He also shares insights on the company’s transition from Logpoint to Guardsix, the importance of branding, and how its offerings have expanded over time. Chapagain also offers leadership insights on transitioning from a developer to a manager, emphasizing team alignment, delegation, and transparency. The discussion also highlights the need for a stronger legal framework and greater public awareness to protect data privacy and combat digital fraud in an increasingly globalized economy.
“Security is a very fundamental thing.”
“The ability to step back, listen, look at things from a bigger perspective.”
“The fastest we can move is where the team can take.”
“Security breaches can bankrupt companies.”
“Privacy will be a key pillar of digital transformation. ”
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