In this episode we meet Rick Jones, entrepreneur and co-Founder of Digital XRAID - a managed security service specialist provider. Rick has an inspiring journey within #InfoSec; having broken into the industry through sheer determination to pivot from his previous career-path and accelerated his development by learning from highly successful security consultants. Fast-forward and Rick now owns a leading cyber security #business with a global reach and employs some of the UK's leading security professionals.

We talk about the risks Rick took to make the leap into starting a company, the challenges and rewards along the way and the key attributes that have helped him succeed.

A highly inspiring insight into just what it takes to succeed in a highly #competitive landscape. Thanks again Rick for sharing your journey.

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Intro - 00:40

The start of Digital XRAID - 01:27

Defining a mission - 02:35

Adapting the vision - 03:47

Recruiting quality talent - 05:08

Building the brand - 06:49

Getting the first customer - 08:13

Pivoting careers - 10:42

Breaking into InfoSec - 12:52

Not allowing fear to hold you back - 16:22

Finding the entrepreneurial spirit - 18:05

Perception of contractors - 20:54

Why start a business - 22:00

Learning to run a business with Goldman Sachs - 25:18

The importance of building a network - 26:35

How to keep the spirit alive - 28:24

Identifying and overcoming Imposter Syndrome - 29:38

Finding talent vs. perceived talent shortage - 32:05

Key skills to focus on to break through - 34:46

Transferrable skills are important - 39:11

Resiliency is key - 40:22

Personal challenges when starting a business - 41:35

Make it a personal journey - 44:44

Where the name Digital XRAID came from - 45:30

What's next and the mindset to progress - 47:47

Summary, wrap-up & WAKE UP ASHLEY!! - 51:43