Nepali From Khotang Who Built a Cybersecurity Company in India

From a small town in Khotang to building an AI-driven cybersecurity company in India, Dip Jung Thapa's entrepreneurial journey is one of resilience, innovation, and global ambition. In this episode of The Doers, we discuss cybersecurity, AI, digital scams, building Kratikal, scaling a technology company, and the lessons behind taking a startup from an idea to an IPO. If you're interested in startups, technology, AI, entrepreneurship, or cybersecurity, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00:00 – From Khotang to Building a Cybersecurity Company 00:03:23 – Leaving Nepal to Study in India 00:06:28 – The Hacked Gmail That Changed Everything 00:10:56 – Inside the World of Cybersecurity 00:13:35 – Building Kratikal: Product vs Service Business 00:20:03 – Why 95% of Cyber Attacks Start With People 00:28:33 – How Hackers Can Send Emails From Your Gmail 00:33:36 – Why Smart People Still Get Hacked 00:35:27 – The Terrifying Rise of Digital Arrest Scams 00:38:34 – Kratikal's IPO & Global Expansion Plans 00:47:25 – Building a Global Company as a Nepali Founder 00:53:13 – AI Is the New Weapon for Hackers 00:57:39 – Growing From Founder to CEO 00:59:48 – Creating Millionaires Through ESOPs 01:16:19 – AI Advice for Students & Young Professionals 01:22:27 – Business Lessons From His Father's Shop 01:31:40 – Sales Is About Building Long-Term Relationships   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic     If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     👥 Guest: Dip Jung Thapa Co-Founder and COO @ Kratikal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-wallis/   📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/   Facebook:   / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/     🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#      This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BecomeADoer2026  Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic    This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamaIronandSteel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/     Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.    Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     📞 Call: +977 9813657889  #TheDoersNepal #CyberSecurity #AI #Kratikal #DipJungThapa #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Podcast #Technology #NepaliFounder