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CrowdStruck: How the CrowdStrike Outage Taught Me the Value of Listening

Catching signals from others is how we started communicating as human beings. It all started, of course, with our vocal cords. Then we moved to smoke signals for long-distance communication. At some point, we discovered radio waves and are still using them for contact. This article will describe how you can tune in using and an SDR dongle. Fedora Linux My journey I got interested in radio communication as a hobby when I was a kid, while my local club, LZ2KRS, was still a thing. I was so excited to be able to listen and communicate with people worldwide. It opened a whole new world for me. I was living in a communist country back then and this was a way to escape just for a bit. It also taught me about ethics and technology. Year after year my hobby grew and now, in the Internet era with all the cool devices you can use, it’s getting even more exciting. So I want to show you how to do it with Fedora Linux and a hardware dongle. What is Ham Radio Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics, and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, worldwide, or even into space, without the Internet or cell phones. What’s SWLing? To broadcast with your ham radio or SDR system, you need to obtain a license from a governmental body. But to intercept signals and listen to the open communication between two amateur radio stations, you don’t need one. The term SWLing comes from the abbreviation of Short Wave Listener, where you listen to stations communicating in the shortwave bands between 3 and 30 MHz. This can be used for long-distance communication using the , a layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. ionosphere To get started, you don’t need a license. Still, I recommend getting yourself an SWL sign to identify yourself in a listening contest. These are competitions for categories like who will discover the most connections in a month or who can listen to contacts from each country in the world. How to get an SWL Sign? There are two options: Contact your national radio club and ask them to issue one for you. I got my Czech one, OK1-36568, after a few weeks. Join the community and request a sign there. Short Wave Amateur Radio Listening You will get more information and help from either of these locations if you get stuck in some fashion! QSL Cards You can also use your sign to send QSL cards via post or electronically. This is a great way to communicate with people worldwide and make friends. Per Wikipedia, A QSL card is a written confirmation of either a two-way radio communication between two amateur radio or citizens band stations; a one-way reception of a signal from an AM radio, FM radio, television, or shortwave broadcasting station; or the reception of a two-way radio communication by a third party listener (in our case). A typical QSL card is the same size and made from the same material as a regular postcard; most are sent through snail mail. Replace the radio receiver with your Fedora Linux The focal point of the ham radio hobby is the radio transmitter/receiver. Most of the time, enthusiasts build their radio from scratch, but this differs from what I will write about here. SDR A software-defined radio (SDR) system is a radio communication system that uses software for the modulation and demodulation of radio signals. In other words, a piece of hardware and software replaces a radio transmitter/receiver. This helps you discover more in a way you are familiar with – a User Interface with built-in functions instead of the limited interface of a radio receiver. My explanation oversimplifies things, so if you want to go deep and read more about SDR, here is an excellent start. SDR Set Up under Fedora Linux Choosing the proper hardware If you search the Internet for an SDR dongle, you’ll find many ideas depending on your budget. In this tutorial, I’ll work with the one I have, which works well under Fedora 37. A note: The dongle covers frequencies from 25MHz to 1750MHz, which doesn’t cover the Short Wave bands. You would need an additional device to listen to them. This is included in the package I linked above. Some other hardware providers offer all-in-one products. Check if the dongle is visible Before installing anything, detect whether Fedora Linux recognizes your USB dongle. I hope you didn’t buy a fake one :-). Use the following command to list the USB devices on your system. lsusb One of the output lines (in the case of Nooelec) should be Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL2838 DVB-T Now proceed by installing the software you need Fedora offers a set of tools and drivers packaged as a group. Even though you would not use all the components in this package from the beginning, I recommend installing it. You’ll have more software to play with. sudo dnf group install 'Electronic Lab' I advise you to explore what’s in the group by running this command: sudo dnf group info 'Electronic Lab' Now check if you have everything set up correctly by running: rtl_test You should see something like this: Do not forget to kill this process because the device will be busy and cannot be used in the next step. A simple Ctrl + c works. Gqrx You have the dongle already in your device’s USB port and all the software you need to get started. Now it’s time to intercept your first signal. Start the program called . Don’t be alarmed by the strange interface. You’ll get used to it. Gqrx Configure the I/O Device Screen From the “Device” Dropdown, select the ‘ .’ RealtekRTL2838.. Leave the rest untouched for the moment. If you don’t see your device there, click the “ ” button at the bottom of the screen. Device Scan When your device is selected, click “OK,” and the dialogue will close. Configure the frequency screen Before you start intercepting signals, ensure there is something out there that proves everything works correctly. Since the dongle covers the FM radio band as well, do this: Locate your favorite radio station’s frequency. Mine is 105MHZ Set it in the Frequency field Select WFM (stereo) in the “Mode” dropdown. If you don’t do this, you will hear a sound. not Play And now, you need to start the reception by clicking the “play button” in your main menu. You will see the frequency visualized like this: If you hear a sound, everything will move to the next step. Check if everything is set up correctly if you don't hear anything. You may ask a question in the comments for this article; I can direct you to the proper forum to solve this. Feel free to play with some more FM broadcasts. You have the antenna for it in your pack. Let’s go Short Wave In the case of the Nooelec, you need to add one more device to the USB dongle and turn it on. Instructions on how to do that are included in the package you receive. In short, you plug the “Up Converter” into your USB dongle and make sure the switch is in the “convert” position. Some videos are available on how to do it if you get stuck. You will need an antenna and a good location Now things get trickier. If you live in an area where you don’t see an open space out your window or other buildings surrounding your building, you might have trouble catching a Short Wave radio amateur signal. Let’s try this to see if it works Try to be in the open. I usually listen from my terrace, which could be better but works under particular conditions. You would need a long wire to act as your antenna apart from the hardware. Try the antenna with the hardware initially – the telescoping one from , but it will catch only powerful signals. Nooelec Let’s go back to Gqrx Now with the converter, you need to make some changes to your device screen: Please note the – for the . This is required for the Up Converter to work. 125Mhz LNB LO field Tune your frequency to 14.100 Mhz and make sure your Mode is (standing for ) because this is this band’s main demodulation option. USB Upper sideband Then go to your screen, use the zoom slider, and set it to see about . In our case, you should have between 14.05 to 14.15 Mhz on your screen. FFT Settings 100 kHz Also, click the “ ” to see the information about the SW bands you are exploring. Enable Band Plan Then hit the play button and explore the space between 14.0 and 14.3 Mhz to get any amateur radio transmission. When intercepting a transmission, adjust your settings to improve your listening experience. It’s a journey that you have already started. Most probably, you will hear something like this: “CQ CQ CQ this is ..(followed by the radio license number spelled with the ). ham radio phonetic alphabet Listen very carefully, and by the call sign, you can determine the location of the radio amateurs’ country. You can visit the to learn more about them and even send them a QSL card confirming their connection. QRZCQ website . Keep the momentum going Now you have some tools and ideas for starting Short Wave Listening. This is the first step of an incredible and exciting journey you can have together with your Fedora Linux OS. You will discover the pleasure of , reading more about , how to be a part of a listening competition, and what mean. building your antenna for the specific band how the ionosphere helps those Q-codes This article was initially published in Fedora Magazine

Mastering Shortwave Listening (SWL) with Fedora Linux and Software Defined Radio

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How I Created a Social Recommendation Network in Brazil

Have you ever watched a movie on YouTube? Oh, yes you have! If you’re lucky and stubborn enough, you can stumble upon one that’s so old and well-known that everybody stopped caring about it. I mean when it comes to copyrights and stuff. Did you know that “Conan The Barbarian” is a big deal in GREECE? It’s not because of Arnold Schwarzenegger but Basil Poledouris. It’s not because of the movie itself but the timeless soundtrack. So, if you want to have royal treatment with the locals while spending a summer in Greece, try wearing a T-shirt with a Conan movie poster instead of “This Is Sparta” (no disrespect to Gerard Butler), and listening to Prologue/Anvil of Crom all day long, so everyone around can hear it. Wait and see what happens. There’s “Conan The Barbarian” with Greek subtitles available on YouTube at any given moment, but that’s not what I’m writing about. Give It To Me, YouTube Baby I’m talking about the entire collections of Marvel Avengers and DCU movies in the best resolution imaginable free to watch on YouTube. If you aren’t impressed enough, then how about Venom 3: The Last Dance, Deadpool 3, or Dune 2, just off the top of my head? There’s an invasion of YouTube channels with movies you couldn’t believe are available for free in top-resolution quality. There’s a catch, though. You won’t know what you’re about to watch until you start watching. All videos have identical “cryptic” descriptions: “BLOCKBUSTER Movie 2024.” It’s like playing Russian roulette but in a good and enjoyable way. Also, I’m just guessing because I’m not a YouTube expert, all these channels have a handful of initial “innocent” videos of ordinary people doing this and that. You know, let’s make something to set the wheels in motion on YouTube, and then we’re going to throw in the big Hollywood guns. These channels come and go as YouTube takes them down. Again, I’m just guessing, before their “disrespectful” owners and creators get the chance to grab a piece of the YouTube monetization pie. How’s that even possible? My Conspiracy Theory Let me put on my tinfoil hat, and let’s roll the tape of conspiracy theories. Shall we? First things first, I find that the timing of this “phenomenon” is very interesting. Right after the US elections. Then, there’s Joe Rogan complaining that YouTube is “censoring” his interview with Trump. At the same time, X has become a comfy nest for a flock of OnlyFans accounts. I ain’t complaining, following back, or consuming the “content;” I’m just observing this “phenomenon” for research purposes. I don’t know what to make of all these recent shenanigans. I forgot to mention that YouTube ads are in the business-as-usual mode all this time. I read that elephants are one of the most vengeful creatures in the animal kingdom. Perhaps that’s the reason why YouTube is being trampled. And maybe, the donkeys can’t make peace with the fact that Elon X-ed the beloved Larry the Bird. I know how crazy it sounds, but we’re living in interesting times, aren’t we? That’s all HackerNoon folks. I’m about to watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Wow, you can’t make this stuff up. What an appropriate movie to end my story. I don’t know how long it’s going to last, but I’m having a blast. Have you ever watched a movie on YouTube? Oh, yes you have! If you’re lucky and stubborn enough, you can stumble upon one that’s so old and well-known that everybody stopped caring about it. I mean when it comes to copyrights and stuff. Did you know that “Conan The Barbarian” is a big deal in GREECE? It’s not because of Arnold Schwarzenegger but Basil Poledouris . It’s not because of the movie itself but the timeless soundtrack. Basil Poledouris So, if you want to have royal treatment with the locals while spending a summer in Greece, try wearing a T-shirt with a Conan movie poster instead of “This Is Sparta” (no disrespect to Gerard Butler), and listening to Prologue /Anvil of Crom all day long, so everyone around can hear it. Wait and see what happens. Prologue There’s “Conan The Barbarian” with Greek subtitles available on YouTube at any given moment, but that’s not what I’m writing about. Give It To Me, YouTube Baby I’m talking about the entire collections of Marvel Avengers and DCU movies in the best resolution imaginable free to watch on YouTube. If you aren’t impressed enough, then how about Venom 3: The Last Dance, Deadpool 3, or Dune 2, just off the top of my head? There’s an invasion of YouTube channels with movies you couldn’t believe are available for free in top-resolution quality. There’s a catch, though. You won’t know what you’re about to watch until you start watching. All videos have identical “cryptic” descriptions: “BLOCKBUSTER Movie 2024.” It’s like playing Russian roulette but in a good and enjoyable way. Also, I’m just guessing because I’m not a YouTube expert, all these channels have a handful of initial “innocent” videos of ordinary people doing this and that. You know, let’s make something to set the wheels in motion on YouTube, and then we’re going to throw in the big Hollywood guns. These channels come and go as YouTube takes them down. Again, I’m just guessing, before their “disrespectful” owners and creators get the chance to grab a piece of the YouTube monetization pie. How’s that even possible? My Conspiracy Theory Let me put on my tinfoil hat, and let’s roll the tape of conspiracy theories. Shall we? First things first, I find that the timing of this “phenomenon” is very interesting. Right after the US elections. Then, there’s Joe Rogan complaining that YouTube is “censoring” his interview with Trump . Joe Rogan complaining that YouTube is “censoring” his interview with Trump At the same time, X has become a comfy nest for a flock of OnlyFans accounts. I ain’t complaining, following back, or consuming the “content;” I’m just observing this “phenomenon” for research purposes. I don’t know what to make of all these recent shenanigans. I forgot to mention that YouTube ads are in the business-as-usual mode all this time. I read that elephants are one of the most vengeful creatures in the animal kingdom. Perhaps that’s the reason why YouTube is being trampled. And maybe, the donkeys can’t make peace with the fact that Elon X-ed the beloved Larry the Bird. elephants are one of the most vengeful creatures I know how crazy it sounds, but we’re living in interesting times, aren’t we? That’s all HackerNoon folks. I’m about to watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Wow, you can’t make this stuff up. What an appropriate movie to end my story. I don’t know how long it’s going to last, but I’m having a blast.

What's With All These FREE HD Blockbuster Movies on YouTube?

Here’s my to-do list currently — of course, there are a lot of tasks. As I’m sitting at my desk, staring at this long, overwhelming list, I can feel the familiar frustration bubbling up. You know that feeling when you have so much to do that you don’t even know where to start? That was me. My mind was spinning in this chaos. But then I remembered something from The One Thing. This book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan has a simple question that helps me break free from the cycle of overwhelm and uncertainty over and over again: What’s the one thing I want to do today? Or the longer version: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary Why does this approach help? Simple, It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer)


It helps you prioritize ruthlessly


It keeps you on track with your big goals This quote from The One Thing hits home for me: “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” So, “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” So, what is this question really about? “What’s the ONE thing I can do… ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only
Can do: You can do it — execute it “… such that by doing it… This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. “… everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. What to do with this question? ie Simple Path to Productivity 1. Keep asking the One Thing question, both for your long-term vision and your daily routine. The Big-Picture Question: “What’s my ONE Thing?” Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; The Small-Focus Question: “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. 2. Find a great answer to that question. Ok, How? Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan suggest 2-step approach: Find the best research, study of the highest achievers
Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. 3. Do it. Once you’ve found that next step, time block it. Treat that time like it’s sacred, protecting it as though it’s your most valuable asset. As Keller and Papasan remind us: “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” How do I apply it to my life? Return to my face-in-palm moment when I was overwhelmed by my to-do list. I asked myself the One Thing question and realized the one thing I needed to accomplish today was: Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Once I finished it, my next one thing was: Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time After answering the question, I blocked time, locked myself in a room, and got to work. There’s no better feeling than being fully in the moment, knowing that you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing. How you can apply right away? For your endless todo: Pause for five minutes.
Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
Be super honest with yourself — answer it.
Block time for that one thing and get it done. Bonus tip: If you have extra time, spend a little researching or planning to ensure that you’ve picked the right One Thing. For Random Events and Life Situations Here’s another way I use this framework: when you’re at a networking event or listening to a speaker and you don’t know what to ask, just apply the One Thing question. What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about?
“What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?”
“What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” There you have it — a simple, applicable framework that’s helped me overcome task paralysis and overwhelm countless times as a knowledge worker, a founder, and even during those awkward moments at networking events. Bonus We also apply this approach for our AI Task Assistant on Saner.AI → Help you prioritize and focus on one thing, each task that matters. It’s available for our early access group now and will be live in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! If you want to try it early, just DM me :) Here’s my to-do list currently — of course, there are a lot of tasks. As I’m sitting at my desk, staring at this long, overwhelming list, I can feel the familiar frustration bubbling up. You know that feeling when you have so much to do that you don’t even know where to start? That was me. My mind was spinning in this chaos. But then I remembered something from The One Thing . This book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan has a simple question that helps me break free from the cycle of overwhelm and uncertainty over and over again: The One Thing The One Thing What’s the one thing I want to do today? What’s the one thing I want to do today? Or the longer version: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary Why does this approach help? Simple, It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It keeps you on track with your big goals It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It keeps you on track with your big goals It keeps you on track with your big goals This quote from The One Thing hits home for me: The One Thing “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” So, “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” “The trick to success is to choose the right habit choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” bring just enough discipline to establish it.” So, what is this question really about? “What’s the ONE thing I can do… ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only Can do: You can do it — execute it ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only Can do: You can do it — execute it “… such that by doing it… This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. “… everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. What to do with this question? ie Simple Path to Productivity 1. Keep asking the One Thing question, both for your long-term vision and your daily routine. The Big-Picture Question: “What’s my ONE Thing?” “What’s my ONE Thing?” Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; The Small-Focus Question: “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. 2. Find a great answer to that question. Ok, How? Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan suggest 2-step approach: Find the best research, study of the highest achievers Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. Find the best research, study of the highest achievers Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. 3. Do it. Once you’ve found that next step, time block it. Treat that time like it’s sacred, protecting it as though it’s your most valuable asset. time block As Keller and Papasan remind us: “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” How do I apply it to my life? Return to my face-in-palm moment when I was overwhelmed by my to-do list. I asked myself the One Thing question and realized the one thing I needed to accomplish today was: Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Once I finished it, my next one thing was: Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time After answering the question, I blocked time, locked myself in a room, and got to work. There’s no better feeling than being fully in the moment, knowing that you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing. How you can apply right away? For your endless todo: Pause for five minutes. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Be super honest with yourself — answer it. Block time for that one thing and get it done. Pause for five minutes. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Be super honest with yourself — answer it. Block time for that one thing and get it done. Bonus tip : If you have extra time, spend a little researching or planning to ensure that you’ve picked the right One Thing . Bonus tip One Thing For Random Events and Life Situations Here’s another way I use this framework: when you’re at a networking event or listening to a speaker and you don’t know what to ask, just apply the One Thing question. One Thing What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about? “What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?” “What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about? “What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?” “What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” There you have it — a simple, applicable framework that’s helped me overcome task paralysis and overwhelm countless times as a knowledge worker, a founder, and even during those awkward moments at networking events. Bonus We also apply this approach for our AI Task Assistant on Saner.AI → Help you prioritize and focus on one thing, each task that matters. Saner.AI It’s available for our early access group now and will be live in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! If you want to try it early, just DM me :)

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The Bitcoin Blockchain in Five Hundred Years is Reputation DNA 

በአምስት መቶ ዓመታት ውስጥ ያለው የ Bitcoin Blockchain መልካም ስም ዲ ኤን ኤ ነው። 

Bitcoin Blockchain ukax phisqa patak maranakanx Reputación ADN ukawa 

Блокчэйн біткойнаў праз пяцьсот гадоў - гэта ДНК рэпутацыі 

Bitcoin Blockchain za pět set let je DNA reputace 

La cadena de bloques de Bitcoin en quinientos años es el ADN de la reputación

500年後のビットコインブロックチェーンは評判のDNA

500년 후의 비트코인 블록체인은 평판 DNA입니다.

Bitcoin Blockchain dalam Lima Ratus Tahun ialah DNA Reputasi 

Bitcoin Blockchain ka Mengwaga ye Makgolo a Mahlano ke DNA ya Botumo 

Bitcoin Blockchain za pięćset lat to DNA reputacji

Inzira ya Bitcoin mumyaka magana atanu ni ADN izwi 

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How I Built a Chatbot for Studying Foreign Languages Using Coze

Hey Hackers, Sprinto has been nominated for HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 awards in San Francisco, under the Data Privacy And Compliance category. Please vote for us here: https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/data-privacy-and-compliance?stup=66b3ed0434a7dea7f8f8389e&embedable=true Meet Sprinto Sprinto is in the business of security compliance for fast-growing companies. Thousands of ambitious businesses rely on Sprinto to automate and streamline risk and compliance management. Sprinto supports major security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, as well as custom, industry-specific standards. With ready-to-use tools and templates, plus intelligent features such as smart workflows, adaptive automation, and AI, Sprinto provides a complete toolkit for navigating infosec risk and regulatory requirements— ensuring compliance and audits never hinder growth. We are on a mission to help businesses with continuous compliance, healthy operational practices, and the ability to grow and scale with unwavering confidence. How Sprinto achieved product-market fit Sprinto was born from a problem we experienced firsthand. Back when we were running Recruiterbox, compliance was a constant, nagging challenge that seemed to pull us away from what mattered most. We spent countless hours manually managing requirements, feeling how it drained our team’s energy and slowed down our growth. It became clear that we weren’t the only ones struggling—compliance was holding so many companies back. Determined to make a difference, we set out to build Sprinto, but we knew we couldn’t do it alone. From the start, we partnered closely with a small group of beta customers who became our co-creators in the process. They shared their frustrations and guided us to understand their biggest pain points. Their feedback was raw and direct, pushing us to get it right. Together with our early customers, we shaped Sprinto into a tool that didn’t just meet the requirements—it made compliance feel manageable, intuitive, and even empowering. Sprinto’s journey to product-market fit was deeply personal and powered by real-world insights. We’re proud that it’s a platform built out of experience, forged in partnership, and dedicated to making compliance simple and effective. It’s more than a product; it’s a solution we wished we’d had all along. The Evolution of Sprinto Sprinto’s journey began with our Co-founders, Girish Redekar and Raghuveer Kancherla, drawing from their experience at Recruiterbox. They had firsthand knowledge of how daunting and tedious compliance could be, and they set out to change that with Sprinto. As Girish puts it, “The very first wall I hit was deciphering security questionnaires for enterprise deals. We were doing great, signing new clients, and then—bam!—we got hit with these detailed security reviews. Sure, we had solid security in place, but explaining it clearly to enterprise clients? That was a whole different story.” Girish recalls sitting through calls, confidently answering questions about their security practices, only to be thrown off by sophisticated jargon that left them scrambling. It wasn’t until he reached out to fellow founders for guidance that things started to click. This experience opened their eyes to a huge gap in the market—companies of all sizes were struggling with compliance, and they needed someone who could help them navigate the complex process without the steep learning curve. That realization is what led to the creation of Sprinto, a solution built to guide businesses through the intricate maze of compliance with ease and confidence. Milestones and achievements Lessons learned From day one, we knew Sprinto’s success depended on more than just hiring the right people—it was about building a team grounded in shared values and commitment to our mission, which is also why you’ll see our hiring process is unlike any other you’ve seen. We invested time and resources to find individuals whose skills and personalities aligned with our vision, creating a team that’s as resilient as it is innovative. Their adaptability has been the driving force behind Sprinto’s growth. We also discovered early that customer delight wasn’t just a checkbox; it had to be our guiding star. Every update, every feature, every tweak was designed with one goal in mind: to exceed expectations. Listening, iterating, and prioritizing customer experience turned Sprinto into a platform that feels tailor-made for its users, not just functional but something that helps scale our customers’ businesses. Of course, we faced significant challenges along the way. Rapid scaling brought growing pains, teaching us that sustainable growth requires robust processes and a grounded team culture. Building trust in a security-driven industry was another hurdle, but transparency became our most valuable asset. By delivering tangible value, we converted doubt into confidence and learned the power of authenticity. Each lesson, challenge, and success has shaped Sprinto into what it is today—a platform built not just for today’s needs but tomorrow’s, too. We move forward with a commitment to evolving alongside our customers, continually redefining what’s possible in this space. What Startups of The Year means to us At Sprinto, this nomination feels like a big milestone in our journey. It’s a chance for us to share what we've built, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with partners who can truly benefit from what we do. But more than anything, it’s a moment to recognize our incredible team—the people who show up every day, staying focused and delivering, no matter what. As we grow, it only gets harder to keep the same energy, values, and momentum that started it all. But this recognition, alongside everything we’ve achieved so far, reminds us why we’re here: to revolutionize the GRC space. And we’re not slowing down anytime soon. We are extremely humbled and immensely proud to support thousands of businesses—from young, enterprising startups to established enterprises—in seeding, streamlining, and scaling one of the most complex yet critical aspects of any successful business: trust. We invite you to support our vision by voting for Sprinto and joining us in shaping the future of compliance. Vote for us today! Hey Hackers, Sprinto has been nominated for HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 awards in San Francisco, under the Data Privacy And Compliance category. HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 HackerNoon's Startup of the Year 2024 Please vote for us here: https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/data-privacy-and-compliance?stup=66b3ed0434a7dea7f8f8389e&embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/data-privacy-and-compliance?stup=66b3ed0434a7dea7f8f8389e&embedable=true Meet Sprinto Sprinto is in the business of security compliance for fast-growing companies. Thousands of ambitious businesses rely on Sprinto to automate and streamline risk and compliance management. Sprinto supports major security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, as well as custom, industry-specific standards. With ready-to-use tools and templates, plus intelligent features such as smart workflows, adaptive automation, and AI, Sprinto provides a complete toolkit for navigating infosec risk and regulatory requirements— ensuring compliance and audits never hinder growth. We are on a mission to help businesses with continuous compliance, healthy operational practices, and the ability to grow and scale with unwavering confidence. How Sprinto achieved product-market fit How Sprinto achieved product-market fit Sprinto was born from a problem we experienced firsthand. Back when we were running Recruiterbox, compliance was a constant, nagging challenge that seemed to pull us away from what mattered most. We spent countless hours manually managing requirements, feeling how it drained our team’s energy and slowed down our growth. It became clear that we weren’t the only ones struggling—compliance was holding so many companies back. Determined to make a difference, we set out to build Sprinto, but we knew we couldn’t do it alone. From the start, we partnered closely with a small group of beta customers who became our co-creators in the process. They shared their frustrations and guided us to understand their biggest pain points. Their feedback was raw and direct, pushing us to get it right. Together with our early customers, we shaped Sprinto into a tool that didn’t just meet the requirements—it made compliance feel manageable, intuitive, and even empowering. Sprinto’s journey to product-market fit was deeply personal and powered by real-world insights. We’re proud that it’s a platform built out of experience, forged in partnership, and dedicated to making compliance simple and effective. It’s more than a product; it’s a solution we wished we’d had all along. The Evolution of Sprinto The Evolution of Sprinto Sprinto’s journey began with our Co-founders, Girish Redekar and Raghuveer Kancherla, drawing from their experience at Recruiterbox. They had firsthand knowledge of how daunting and tedious compliance could be, and they set out to change that with Sprinto. As Girish puts it, “The very first wall I hit was deciphering security questionnaires for enterprise deals. We were doing great, signing new clients, and then—bam!—we got hit with these detailed security reviews. Sure, we had solid security in place, but explaining it clearly to enterprise clients? That was a whole different story.” “The very first wall I hit was deciphering security questionnaires for enterprise deals. We were doing great, signing new clients, and then—bam!—we got hit with these detailed security reviews. Sure, we had solid security in place, but explaining it clearly to enterprise clients? That was a whole different story.” Girish recalls sitting through calls, confidently answering questions about their security practices, only to be thrown off by sophisticated jargon that left them scrambling. It wasn’t until he reached out to fellow founders for guidance that things started to click. This experience opened their eyes to a huge gap in the market—companies of all sizes were struggling with compliance, and they needed someone who could help them navigate the complex process without the steep learning curve. That realization is what led to the creation of Sprinto, a solution built to guide businesses through the intricate maze of compliance with ease and confidence. Milestones and achievements Milestones and achievements Lessons learned Lessons learned From day one, we knew Sprinto’s success depended on more than just hiring the right people—it was about building a team grounded in shared values and commitment to our mission, which is also why you’ll see our hiring process is unlike any other you’ve seen. We invested time and resources to find individuals whose skills and personalities aligned with our vision, creating a team that’s as resilient as it is innovative. Their adaptability has been the driving force behind Sprinto’s growth. We also discovered early that customer delight wasn’t just a checkbox; it had to be our guiding star. Every update, every feature, every tweak was designed with one goal in mind: to exceed expectations. Listening, iterating, and prioritizing customer experience turned Sprinto into a platform that feels tailor-made for its users, not just functional but something that helps scale our customers’ businesses. Of course, we faced significant challenges along the way. Rapid scaling brought growing pains, teaching us that sustainable growth requires robust processes and a grounded team culture. Building trust in a security-driven industry was another hurdle, but transparency became our most valuable asset. By delivering tangible value, we converted doubt into confidence and learned the power of authenticity. Each lesson, challenge, and success has shaped Sprinto into what it is today—a platform built not just for today’s needs but tomorrow’s, too. We move forward with a commitment to evolving alongside our customers, continually redefining what’s possible in this space. What Startups of The Year means to us What Startups of The Year means to us At Sprinto, this nomination feels like a big milestone in our journey. It’s a chance for us to share what we've built, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with partners who can truly benefit from what we do. But more than anything, it’s a moment to recognize our incredible team—the people who show up every day, staying focused and delivering, no matter what. As we grow, it only gets harder to keep the same energy, values, and momentum that started it all. But this recognition, alongside everything we’ve achieved so far, reminds us why we’re here: to revolutionize the GRC space. And we’re not slowing down anytime soon. We are extremely humbled and immensely proud to support thousands of businesses—from young, enterprising startups to established enterprises—in seeding, streamlining, and scaling one of the most complex yet critical aspects of any successful business: trust. We invite you to support our vision by voting for Sprinto and joining us in shaping the future of compliance. Vote for us today! Vote for us today ! Vote for us today

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