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Filmed live at the Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) Conference, this interview captures a powerful conversation between host Ben Hosking and Paul Kemppainen, CEO of SISU Enlightened Protection. Standing face-to-face, they discuss why the future of executive protection depends on establishing clear, national standards — not just to enforce consistency, but to unlock true innovation and transformative leadership in the security field. As BEPP works toward formalizing protection standards under ANSI guidance, this conversation exemplifies why that mission matters. Paul shares real-world examples, from AI to electric vehicles, and explains how standardization becomes the launchpad for progress. 🎙️ Topics Covered: Why the security industry needs transformative change, not just small updates The power of first principles thinking in protection strategy The value of a "white belt mentality" and lifelong learning How to protect innovators and game changers in a fast-moving world The role of humility, trust, and standards in elite-level security BEPP’s mission is coming to life through conversations like this — driving awareness, thought leadership, and a higher bar for the future of Executive Protection in the U.S. 🔗 Watch. Learn. Lead.