Jim Alkove, CEO and co-founder of Olaria, shares his career journey and insights on cybersecurity training and becoming a board advisor. He emphasizes the importance of starting at the beginning and gaining experience in software engineering during his time at Microsoft. Alkove highlights the need for a more diverse pool of candidates and situational training to meet the workforce demands of the cybersecurity industry. He also discusses the significance of company culture and values in building successful teams. Alkove provides advice on moving laterally to gain broader skills and transitioning to advisory roles in early-stage companies.

Key Takeaways

• Move laterally to gain broader skillsets while in early-stage of careers.
• Training needs to be more accessible to a diverse pool of candidates in order to meet the demands of the cybersecurity industry.
• Company culture and values are crucial in building successful teams.
• Write down your goals, be humble, and be open to learning and criticism.