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.

SHORTCUTS==========Intro - 00:40The start of Digital XRAID - 01:27Defining a mission - 02:35Adapting the vision - 03:47Recruiting quality talent - 05:08Building the brand - 06:49Getting the first customer - 08:13Pivoting careers - 10:42Breaking into InfoSec - 12:52Not allowing fear to hold you back - 16:22Finding the entrepreneurial spirit - 18:05Perception of contractors - 20:54Why start a business - 22:00Learning to run a business with Goldman Sachs - 25:18The importance of building a network - 26:35How to keep the spirit alive - 28:24Identifying and overcoming Imposter Syndrome - 29:38Finding talent vs. perceived talent shortage - 32:05Key skills to focus on to break through - 34:46Transferrable skills are important - 39:11Resiliency is key - 40:22Personal challenges when starting a business - 41:35Make it a personal journey - 44:44Where the name Digital XRAID came from - 45:30What's next and the mindset to progress - 47:47Summary, wrap-up & WAKE UP ASHLEY!! - 51:43