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How Google Bug Bounty Freeze Hits Startup Security Valuations
Google’s decision to freeze its open-source bug bounty program due to a surge in AI-generated submissions has rippled through the startup security landscape. Lucas and Luna dissect how this policy shift alters the risk profile for early-stage companies selling to big tech. With enterprise buyers now wary of automated vulnerabilities, founder liquidity events are facing new scrutiny on technical debt. The hosts explore why security audits have become the silent gatekeeper for acquisitions and what it means for founders pricing their exits in October 2026.
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