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1. MAGDA CHELLY
RESPONSIBLE CYBER FOUNDER
I always say an idea is nothing
without an action. I believe in
small tests to make sure that
your idea is well perceived by
the public. In fact, we all have
many ideas that we believe are
fantastic. However, a business
requires revenue. If your idea
doesn’t materialize into a product
that is bought by your audience,
you do not have a business.
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I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING
MARCH 14TH
, TUESDAY | 7 - 9 PM
A SNEAK PEEK
WOMAN-IN-CYBER CYBERFEMINIST
What inspired you?
I have started this journey in Singapore, around
one year ago with Responsible Cyber Pte. Ltd.
Since a young age, I wanted to change the
world- and i knew that the only way to do
that would be through a successful business.
I wanted to provide opportunities, ideas and
inspiration for others.
In reality, it was much harder. In fact, I endured
long studies, traveled across continents and
faced various rejections, no real success
reaching my goals. But I always kept my
dreams at the back of my mind. My motivation
and inspiration were very much self-driven.
When I felt I was losing my drive, I would stay
for hours watching inspiring entrepreneurial
stories (on youtube!) and learn from them.
Today, I am very proud of being able to
change lives and to create a better safer
world for ourselves and our children.
What challenges have you faced in
your industry as a woman?
As a cyber security female professional, I
work in a male-dominated industry. In the
cyber security professional world, only 11% are
women. I am amused when most of potential
clients are surprised at my technical expertise,
which is as good (or more) than a guy.
Unconscious biases are part of any society -
we need just to recognize what they are and
take steps to correct it.
One thing I’d say to the young ladies out there,
you know your value and don’t let anyone tell
you otherwise. When you are in a meeting
room and you are the only woman, do not
hesitate to speak out loud for yourself. It
will be very much appreciated and you
will be respected for your knowledge and
confidence.
What are some practical steps on
transforming your ideas into a
sustiainable busines?
Some steps I would recommend:
• Ask a circle of close friends and mentors and
get objective feedback on your idea
• Test your product/idea – eg. Launching a
Facebook page before investing in an expen-
sive e-commerce website.
• Be flexible – a business plan is only a pro-
jection and forecast. You need to have it and
build your vision but you need to be ready to
adjust and to listen to the outside world and
your public’ needs.
• Network and create long lasting relation-
ships, built with real values and your own vi-
sion- be different!
My advice for young
entrepreneurs would be to go
for it. You have an idea, then
do it! Make a change. Work
with passion and everything
else will follow. It won’t be
easy - there will be plenty
of roller-coasters but it’s
definitely worth it.”
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