I’m the co-founder of Spokeo, a people search engine, and currently serve as its CEO. I have received prestigious awards such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Los Angeles in 2015 among other awards.
Company: Spokeo
We are thrilled to have you join us today, welcome to ValiantCEO Magazine’s exclusive interview! Let’s start off with a little introduction. Tell our readers a bit about yourself and your company
Harrison Tang: I’m the co-founder of Spokeo, a people search engine, and currently serve as its CEO. I have received prestigious awards such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Los Angeles in 2015 among other awards.
What emerging technology trends do you believe will have the most profound impact in the next 5-10 years?
Harrison Tang: As CEO of Spokeo, I believe blockchain-based security and quantum computing will transform the next decade. These technologies will safeguard online identities, protect sensitive information, and ensure seamless data exchange. We’re committed to integrating these advancements to fortify our platforms and deliver unparalleled security for our users.
Can you share a specific technological breakthrough from your company that has the potential to reshape your industry?
Harrison Tang: At Spokeo, our advanced ‘SecureSync’ technology ensures real-time data encryption and synchronization, safeguarding sensitive user information. This breakthrough enhances data protection, compliance, and user trust, setting a new industry standard for security and privacy
How do you approach innovation while balancing the need for practicality and market readiness?
Harrison Tang: At Spokeo, innovation meets pragmatism through our ‘Test, Learn, Refine’ approach. We encourage bold ideas, validate them through user feedback and market analysis, and iterate based on real-world results. This balance ensures our innovations, like our award-winning people search platform, deliver tangible value to our users.
What challenges do you face in integrating cutting-edge technology into existing business models?
Harrison Tang: “As CEO of Spokeo, I’ve learned that integrating cutting-edge technology into our existing business model is both exhilarating and daunting. One of the biggest challenges we face is ensuring that our users’ experience remains seamless and intuitive, even as we upgrade our infrastructure and integrate new features. We also have to navigate the delicate balance between innovation and data security, safeguarding sensitive information while still driving progress. Perhaps most importantly, we must constantly ask ourselves: ‘Does this new technology align with our core mission to provide trusted, actionable information?’ By acknowledging these challenges and prioritizing our users’ needs, we’re able to harness the power of innovation to drive growth and improvement.”
How do you foster a culture of innovation within your organization to stay ahead in the tech race?
Harrison Tang: At Spokeo, I fuel innovation by giving teams the freedom to fail and learn. Our ‘Innovation Time Off’ program lets employees dedicate 20% of their time to bold projects, sparking creativity and driving user-centric solutions that transform our industry.