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About Chad

Chad Bennett is a passionate technologist and cybersecurity professional, a three time Inc. 500 CEO, an Ironman Finisher, the Father of 6 kids, and the founder of HEROIC Cybersecurity (HEROIC.com).

Chad’s background in cybersecurity started at age 14 as a self-taught hacker when he learned to audit online systems for vulnerabilities. Later, he helped manage cybersecurity for one of the largest computing departments at Brigham Young University. In 2011, he founded Lancera, an enterprise software development and cybersecurity services company which grew to hundreds of employees and ranked #149 and #146 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing U.S. based companies.

In 2016, frustrated with antivirus and modern cybersecurity solutions, he merged his experience in cybersecurity into HEROIC with a mission to intelligently protect the worlds information. HEROIC.com is building the next-generation of cybersecurity .

Bennett’s professional accolades include Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500 list (4x), Utah Business Forty Under 40, and Utah Business’ Top Startups to Watch. See more at Forbes.

Media Mentions

Outlets featuring Chad, HEROIC Cybersecurity or the HEROIC Tribe

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Join me and my family as we travel the world, connecting with local communities and teaching about the importance of securing technology against cyber threats.

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Join Us

Join me and my family as we travel the world, connecting with local communities and teaching about the importance of securing technology against cyber threats.

SCHEDULE AN EVENT

Speaking Engagements

Keynote Presentations and Speaking Engagements

Future Events

Weekly

Bitcoin, Crypto, Blockchain & DeFi

Clubhouse App

Are you interested in learning about Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies or DeFi? Come join a weekly conversation with HEROIC CEO Chad Bennett where he will discuss the latest news and new concepts around decentralized finance (DeFi) on the Clubhouse App.

Past Events

Jan 12, 2023

Moreton Producer Kickoff

Salt Lake City, Utah

What should insurance agents know about cybersecurity and how can they better help support thier clients. Why hackers hack, top threats facing business’ today, 2023 cyber statistics, and what can be done to protect yourselves and prepare your clients.

May 26, 2022

Cryptopia Blockchain Conference

Draper, Utah

Breakout panel with top cybersersecurity leaders in Utah. Discussion about compliance, web3, social engineering, artificial intelligence and more. Top 3 things you can do to protect yourself from threats. https://youtu.be/TYTZkWlLXcU

Feb 25, 2021

Bitcoin, Crypto & DeFi

Clubhouse App

Are you interested in learning about Bitcoin, Blockchain, DeFi, or Cryptocurrencies? Come join a conversation with HEROIC CEO Chad Bennett about the latest news and the new concepts around decentralized finance (DeFi) on Clubhouse.

JUNE 10, 2019

Economic Future Forum

Salt Lake City, Utah

Blockchain will expand opportunities for exchange and collaboration by reducing reliance on intermediaries and the frictions associated with them. This session will provide a clear-eyed view of the technology’s potential in the context of economic development.

MAY 15-18, 2019

MLG Blockchain Roadshow

New York, Toronto, Montreal

The mission of The MLG Blockchain Roadshow is to bring leading growth stage blockchain firms together with the most active capital groups and strategic partners.

APR 30, 2019

F50 Global Capital Summit

Stanford University, CA

The F50 Global Capital Summit® (GCS) is one of the Silicon Valley Bay Area’s flagship events for the venture ecosystem.

APR 3-4, 2019

ELEV8 Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

ELEV8’s vision is that blockchain, cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and new emerging technologies create a more interconnected economic global ecosystem, working to eliminate barriers to growth and creating increased value for stakeholders across all industries. We believe blockchain and future technologies will serve as the foundation for new economic systems which are more efficient, open, and accessible.

Jan 29-30, 2019

Decentralized Summit

DecentralizedSummit.com

Decentralized Summit is a two-day Online Summit for blockchain professionals and believers in a decentralized future who want to improve their capability to #buidl and learn from their peers and thought leaders in the ecosystem.