Every 39 seconds someone falls victim to a cyber attack.

We found that stat on Trava’s website while we were prepping for our interview with their CEO, Jim Goldman and it blew our minds. 

That means in the time it takes you to listen to this episode of Get IN. 65 cyber-attacks will happen. By the end of the episode, you will learn a few quick tips on how to make sure you’re not a liability at your company. 

Jim Goldman is the co-founder and CEO of Trava Security. 

Trava is an Indianapolis tech company that helps protect small and medium-sized businesses from the potential damage of cyber threats. They are a Top 100 Tech Company in Cybersecurity and recently accepted their award onstage at Rally, the largest cross-sector Innovation Conference in the World. 

Before co-founding Trava, Jim worked as a professor at Purdue for 20 years, as well as ExactTarget, Salesforce, and the FBI. 

Be sure to check out these great clips from the show:

• [10:31] Starting a Consulting Company
• [19:55] Protecting Yourself from Cybersecurity Attacks
• [23:50] The Role of Industry Experience in Entrepreneurship Education 
• [34:44] Changing target market and impacting the insurance industry
• [37:10] Growing a company during a pandemic
• [40:34] Trava’s Superpower… Company Culture

Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures.

In our conversation with Jim, you will learn about:

• Transitioning from Academia to Industry: Jim's transition from academia to the private sector, particularly during ExactTarget's rapid growth phase, offers valuable insights for those considering a similar path.
• The Power of a Strong Team and Positive Culture: Jim highlighted the importance of building a company where everyone loves to come to work every day, a principle he and his co-founder prioritized when building Trava Security.
• Cybersecurity Quick Hitters: As a former cyber forensics expert for the FBI, Jim shared his unique perspective on the nature of malware and cyber-attacks, emphasizing the need for individuals and companies to be vigilant.

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Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. The show is hosted by Christopher (Toph) Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures and Matt Hunckler, CEO of Powderkeg. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures.

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