Build Your Empire Podcast - Episode Title: Building Cyber Resilience At Scale With Hardik Mehta, JPMorgan Chase
Build Your Empire Podcast: , Thursday, July 10th, 2025
In this episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, host Nick Zellem sits down with Hardik Mehta, a global cybersecurity leader and current executive at JPMorgan Chase.
Formerly at Uber, Microsoft, EY, and ADP, Hardik shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in Mumbai to leading risk, compliance, and cybersecurity initiatives for some of the world's most recognized organizations.
Together, they explore:
- The personal and professional experiences that shaped his leadership style
- Building high-stakes cybersecurity programs at scale
- The cultural challenges of working in 5 countries
- How to embed risk into company culture using AI, data, and automation
- The importance of empathy, grit, and building future leaders
- And why penguins and polar bears inspire his photography passion
From taming risk at Microsoft to launching 'Project Matterhorn' at Uber, and now continuing to lead in financial services at JPMorgan, Hardik reveals practical strategies and timeless mindset lessons for every leader navigating change in a tech-driven world.