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Startup Show: This company nukes your phone from orbit

It's literally called Nuke From Orbit

Smartphones hold vast amounts of personal and financial data, so the threat of theft can have devastating consequences. James O’Sullivan, founder and CEO of Nuke from Orbit, experienced this firsthand and turned his misfortune into an innovative solution aimed at protecting users from the fallout of stolen devices.

On this episode of Grit Daily’s Startup Show, host John Biggs sat down with O’Sullivan and discussed the night his phone was stolen in Dublin, which sparked the idea for his startup. The theft quickly escalated from an inconvenience to a costly affair as thieves used his Apple Pay wallet to drain tens of thousands of pounds.

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Keep Going - A Guide to Unlocking Success
Keep Going
When you're going through Hell, keep going." This is a podcast about failure and how it breeds success. Every week, we will talk to amazing people who have done amazing things yet, at some point, experienced failure. By exploring their experiences, we can learn how to build, succeed, and stay humble. It is hosted by author and former New York Times journalist John Biggs. Our theme music is by Policy, AKA Mark Buchwald. (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/policy/)