Anton Hapieiev is the CEO of Protagonist, a cybersecurity services company helping cloud-native businesses build trust and accelerate sales through security. With over a decade of experience in tech services, Anton specializes in aligning business strategy with cloud partnerships, particularly with AWS. He advises startups and enterprises on how to turn compliance and security into growth levers, not just cost centers.
13:30-14:10 Security Decisions for SMB Growth: How to Measure ROI (incl. 10 min Q&A)
For fast-growing startups and scaling SMBs, security is no longer just about compliance or risk mitigation β itβs a competitive advantage. This session is tailored for founders, CEOs, and business leaders who want to understand how security decisions impact go-to-market strategy, customer trust, and revenue growth. Weβll explore how to align security investments with business objectives, demonstrate their value to stakeholders, and calculate ROI in ways that resonate beyond technical metrics.
14:10-14:15 Break
14:15-15:00 Monetizing AWS Partnership: Where Most Companies Leave Revenue on the Table (incl. 10 min Q&A)
In this session, you’ll learn how to turn your AWS partnership from a formality into a revenue-generating channel. Weβll uncover what most companies overlook and what it takes to truly align your business strategy with the AWS ecosystem.
Many Ρompanies treat the AWS partnership as a badge β something to win and wear. In reality, it’s a powerful business engine that unlocks co-selling opportunities, marketing support, and tens of thousands of dollars in funding.
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