Eric Basu

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Haiku Inc

As the CEO of Haiku Inc, I am passionate about creating innovative and engaging games that teach real-world cybersecurity skills and connect players to career opportunities. With over 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and investor in the cybersecurity and technology sectors, I have founded and led multiple successful startups, such as Sentek Global, a leading provider of government and commercial cybersecurity solutions, and the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence, a nonprofit organization that fosters the growth and development of the cybersecurity ecosystem in the region.

I leverage my diverse background and expertise in gaming, cybersecurity, business development, public speaking, government contracting, and military special operations to build and scale high-performance teams, create value from ideas, and solve complex problems. As a former SEAL officer in the U.S. Navy, I have a strong sense of mission, leadership, and resilience, and I aim to inspire and empower others to achieve their full potential. I am also an active member of the board of directors and advisor to several organizations that support law enforcement, military veterans, and education, such as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation, the Veteran Fund, and Saved In America.

Founder and Member Board of Directors

Founder and member of the Board of Directors, responsible for the standup, oversight, and management of the non-profit. The San Diego CCOE is dedicated to making the greater San Diego region into a Cyber Security Center of Excellence, resulting in an increase in jobs, talent, and capital in the cyber security vertical to the region.

Thomas is widely regarded as one of the leading cybersecurity headhunters in the US market, specialising in senior, executive, GTM / sales, & technical hiring. 

He is trusted by many of the most recognised cybersecurity brands in the United States who engage him repeatedly to deliver mission-critical leadership, engineering, and sales talent. 

Thomas operates at the sharp end of the market, running complex searches across:

• Executive Security Leadership (CISO, VP Security, Director, Head of Product)
• Elite Cybersecurity Sales & GTM Leadership (VP Sales, Regional Directors, Enterprise AEs, Channel Leaders)
• Senior & Principal Security Engineers (Offensive Security, Detection & Response, Cloud Security, AppSec, Platform Security)

These are roles that directly influence revenue, product integrity, and company valuation. His projects are typically executed in highly competitive conditions. 

His edge comes from combining deep technical credibility with an insider’s understanding of how cybersecurity products are built, bought, sold, and scaled in the US market.

This allows him to identify not just people who look good on paper, but those who can ship, secure, close, lead, and perform in real-world environments.

Thomas’s reputation is built on:

• Executive-level cybersecurity recruitment
• High-impact sales and go-to-market hiring
• Senior and principal engineering searches
• A track record across high-stakes mandates
• Long-term partnerships with category-defining security vendors
• An uncompromising focus on quality, precision, and results

Case studies & full references are available upon request for organisations hiring at the very top of the cybersecurity market.

Email:
thomas@nexo-sch.com

Podcast & Market Insights:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheCyberSecurityRecruiter/videos

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