
Naresh LamGade
Cybersecurity founder, bug‑bounty researcher, and entrepreneur
Kathmandu, Nepal
Joined November 2025
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Summary
Founder and operator of two Nepal‑based cybersecurity ventures (Bugv and Cynical Technology) focused on bringing crowdsourced bug‑bounty and managed security services to Nepali and regional customers. Bugv positions itself as a crowdsourced vulnerability coordination and bug‑bounty platform (pay‑for‑results model) and runs live hacking events and private programs. bugv+3
Established bug‑bounty researcher with notable international success: coverage of a large Bugcrowd reward and active presence in the bug‑bounty / researcher community. He is visible in interviews/podcasts and runs initiatives to grow the local researcher community. gadgetbytenepal+1
Technical foundation from a B.Tech in Computing (Islington College affiliated to London Metropolitan University) and early hands‑on security roles (F1Soft, Kantipur, eSewa) that fed into his entrepreneurship and product focus on practical, results‑oriented security services. edu+2
Public speaker and community organizer in Nepal's infosec ecosystem — participates in podcasts, TEDx listings and local events to promote cybersecurity awareness and to grow talent pipelines for ethical hacking in the country. youtube+1
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Writing
Profiles / press: 'Nepali start‑up seeks to penetrate global cybersecurity market' (feature)
July 1, 2022Feature article summarizing Naresh's background, education, early jobs, and the mission and early traction of Bugv (clients, registered researchers, awards).
ICT Waves — Interview / podcast: Naresh Lamgade (Founder of Bugv)
February 1, 2022Long‑form interview (podcast / video) covering Naresh's background, the founding story of Bugv and Cynical Technology, approaches to crowdsourced security, and advice for aspiring security researchers.