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The Ex-GOOGLE Exec Who Stole Millions With John McAfee | Tech's Dark Side

The Ex-GOOGLE Exec Who Stole Millions With John McAfee | Tech's Dark Side

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

March 23, 20251h 21m

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Show Notes

Kyle Sandler was once hailed as the tech savior of a small Alabama town — a former Google executive launching a startup incubator with big promises. He raised millions, inspired dreams, and even claimed to have worked closely with cybersecurity pioneer John McAfee. But it was all a lie.


In this exclusive interview, Kyle opens up about the truth behind the scam, the fantasy he created, and how he convinced an entire community — and even national media — to believe in him. From tech deception to prison time, this is one of the most unbelievable stories in startup history.


This is a raw, honest conversation about ego, addiction to power, and the cost of deception.

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