Rahul Powar

Rahul Powar

Rahul Powar is co-founder and CEO at Red Sift, a data-driven cybersecurity company on a mission to democratize the technology vital for organizations of any size or sectors to defend against security threats.

Rahul is a serial entrepreneur, technologist and leader. Prior to Red Sift, he founded Apsmart which was acquired by Thomson Reuters Corporation in 2012. At Thomson Reuters he served as the Head of Advanced Products & Innovation. In a previous life he was part of the founding team and principal technical architect of Shazam. Before the launch of the iTunes AppStore, he envisioned and created the first Shazam iPhone App.

Unexpected Item in Bagging Area: The Biggest Online Threats for Retailers

Online sales and direct-to-consumer (D-to-C) shopping has transformed retail and the way today’s consumers discover and purchase goods and services. Challenger D-to-C brands such as Casper, Bonobos, and Stitch Fix have forced traditional brick-and-mortar brands to up their digital presence to ensure they don’t lose market share. With the majority of shopping taking place through…