Philip de Souza is a serial entrepreneur and cybersecurity pioneer with a passion for turning bold ideas into multimillion-dollar success stories. He founded Aurora IT, scaling it into a $30M powerhouse protecting government, financial, and enterprise clients before its acquisition by Plurilock. He also launched HotLunch.com, a disruptive SaaS platform that revolutionized school and corporate lunch programs, now serving more than 200,000 customers across North America.
With three decades of experience across technology, finance, and compliance, Philip thrives on building, scaling, and advising companies at every stage of growth. He is a sought-after growth strategist, helping startups and midsize firms expand market share, accelerate revenue, and outpace the competition.
Driven by impact as much as innovation, Philip co-founded Ainiti, a nonprofit that empowers underserved young women through technology and education. He also hosts the Let’s Talk About (Secur)IT podcast, where he brings industry leaders together to share insights on cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and the future of digital trust.
