In this episode, Mark Ledlow and William “Bill” Presson, Director of Operations for Security at Oracle, discuss the evolving landscape of security, technology, and business with industry leaders. The conversation covers the booming tech industry in locations like Florida and Silicon Valley, the impact of AI, and the shifting corporate headquarters for tax benefits. They also delve into the security industry, the importance of protective intelligence, and the emerging countries in the tech space. Through it all, insights are shared on the significance of learning from the ground up, mentorship, and the necessity for diversification in services to thrive in today's competitive environment.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Tech Boom and New Economies: The rapid growth of technology is creating new economies, especially in tech hubs like Miami and Silicon Valley.
• Business Relocation Trends: Many companies are relocating to states with better tax benefits, such as Texas, Florida, and Tennessee.
• Protective Intelligence: The future of security lies in protective intelligence, requiring companies to diversify their offerings beyond traditional security measures.
• Mentorship and Growth: Mentorship is crucial for nurturing the next generation of leaders in the security industry.
• Adaptability in Business: Companies need to be agile and diversified in their services to thrive in the evolving market.

QUOTES

• "AI has exploded and is regenerating parts of Silicon Valley in California."
• "Protective intelligence is a key area that people need to include in their advanced work and client travel considerations."
• "This is a service industry. Every industry is customer service with a security edge to it."

Get to know more about William “Bill” Presson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamppresson/
 

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