Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO, SecurityPal
Building world-class enterprise security operations that bridge two innovation ecosystems, proving exceptional execution doesn't require Silicon Valley overhead. SecurityPal serves OpenAI, Figma, and MongoDB with AI-powered compliance automation.
Pukar Hamal is the Founder and CEO of SecurityPal, which eliminates the security review bottleneck that slows enterprise deals for companies like OpenAI, Figma, and MongoDB. Born in rural Nepal, Pukar built a profitable company with a 24/7 Security Operations Command Center in Kathmandu—proving that world-class execution doesn't require Silicon Valley overhead. He writes about capital formation and the economics of AI-era operations.
SecurityPal serves OpenAI, Figma, and MongoDB, accelerating enterprise deals by 87x while maintaining trust and compliance at scale.
Built a profitable global company with a 24/7 Security Operations Command Center in Kathmandu, challenging Silicon Valley assumptions.
Writes about capital formation, AI-driven productivity, and the economics of distributed, high-trust teams in the modern era.
Pukar C. Hamal is the Founder and CEO of SecurityPal, a company redefining enterprise security operations by removing the friction of security questionnaires and compliance reviews. Under his leadership, SecurityPal serves global innovators including OpenAI, Figma, and MongoDB, helping them accelerate deals while maintaining trust and compliance at scale. Born and raised in rural Nepal, Pukar built SecurityPal into a profitable global company powered by a 24/7 Security Operations Command Center in Kathmandu. His career challenges the assumption that world-class execution depends on Silicon Valley overhead, and his writing explores capital formation, AI-driven productivity, and the economics of distributed, high-trust teams.
Pukar brings unique insights across multiple domains, from enterprise technology to global innovation and leadership
Building profitable, globally distributed companies outside traditional tech hubs
Combining AI with human expertise to transform enterprise security operations
Creating high-trust teams across continents and challenging Silicon Valley orthodoxy
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What inspired you to launch SecurityPal from both Nepal and Silicon Valley?
Pukar's insights have been featured across leading technology and business publications
Pukar discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of building a global enterprise company with operations spanning two continents.
TechCrunch
A thought-provoking piece on capital efficiency and the dangers of over-capitalization in the startup ecosystem.
VentureBeat
An in-depth look at how SecurityPal leverages both artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security operations.
Forbes
Exploring the contrarian approach of building profitable AI companies without excessive venture funding.
Business Insider
A profile on how Pukar is challenging Silicon Valley orthodoxy by building a globally competitive tech company from Kathmandu.
Faster security reviews for enterprise clients
Serving OpenAI, Figma, and MongoDB worldwide
Security Operations Command Center in Kathmandu
Pukar brings unique insights on global innovation, AI transformation, and capital-efficient growth to podcasts and media
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