Finding Resilience in Entrepreneurship – Parham Eftekhari – FS #7
In this conversation, Parham Eftekhari shares his journey as a cybersecurity founder, discussing the challenges and triumphs he has faced over the years. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, accountability, and personal growth in the entrepreneurial journey. Parham reflects on the lessons learned from overcoming adversity and the significance of building a supportive culture within organizations. He also highlights the need for strategic planning and focus to achieve business success, while encouraging others to embrace their leadership potential and share their experiences.
This segment is sponsored by ICIT. Visit https://founderstories.tv/icit to learn more about them!
00:00 Welcome to Founder Stories
01:24 Why Becoming a Founder is Worth the Risk
03:33 Lessons from 10 Years at ICIT
04:10 Overcoming Public Challenges and Leadership Growth
08:31 Resilience in the Face of Adversity
09:49 Predicting and Facing the Unexpected as a Founder
13:20 The Importance of Confidence and Humility in Leadership
15:16 Building a Culture of Radical Ownership
17:06 The Value of Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship
17:44 Strategic Planning and Scaling a Business
20:09 Final Thoughts – Staying Focused and Thriving
20:40 Closing Remarks and Parham’s Advice
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Parham Eftekhari is a business executive specializing in cyber and national security. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, CRA Communities, leading its CISO services platform which consists of the Cybersecurity Collaborative and Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum. Parham also serves as the chairman of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), the nation’s leading cybersecurity think tank, which he founded in 2014. Other leadership roles during his more than 15 years in this sector include co-founder and Vice President of research at the Government Technology Research Alliance, founder of the world’s first webcam cover manufacturer CamPatch, and Advisory Board member at the Ready Rock Institute. Parham has developed and authored multiple research publications, regularly engages with the media, and has addressed forums ranging from Congress, TED, RSA, and C-SPAN. In 2017, Parham was recognized by (ISC)2 for his contributions to the field of cybersecurity with the Most Valuable Industry Partner – Government Information Security Leadership Award.
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