Dmitri Alperovitch - Co-Founder of CrowdStrike | What Happens if China Invades Taiwan

Dmitri Alperovitch is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity and geopolitical landscape. As the Co-Founder & former CTO of CrowdStrike (CRWD), a $93 billion cybersecurity giant, he's instrumental in safeguarding the digital world. His expertise doesn't stop there; he's also the Executive Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, shaping national security strategies.His insights into global power dynamics are highly sought-after, evident in his book, "World on the Brink," and his podcast, "Geopolitics Decanted." His influence is undeniable, serving on the Homeland Security Advisory Council and the Cyber Safety Review Board, and establishing the Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 — Intro

02:09 — Cold War with China?

09:22 — From Cybersecurity to Geopolitics

16:46 — Winning Against China

26:57 — Defending Taiwan

36:18 — Decoupling with China: Smart or Risky?

45:01 — Chinese Influence by US Culture

49:33 — Pros and Cons of a Cultural War with China

52:15 — The TikTok Threat

55:45 — Xi Jinping vs. High Achievers

59:13 — Doing Business in China

1:05:08 — Lessons Left Out of the Book

1:13:05 — Advice to Younger Self