The Startup Defense Remote Work Cybersecurity, AI Business Automation, and Capital Presence with Roy Edwards
In EP032 of "The Startup Defense," host Callye Keen engages with Roy Edwards, an expert in business automation and remote work. This insightful dialogue delves into the nuances of integrating AI and automation in both government agencies and commercial businesses.
Topic Highlights:
[00:00] Introduce Roy Edwards
Callye Keen introduces Roy Edwards, President & Chief Operations Officer at Capital Presence, where he helps Organizations and the Military to #WorkWherever while being more productive using Microsoft Power Platform.
[06:13] Embracing Automation and AI
Discussing the early resistance and current embrace of automation, Roy Edwards highlights the evolution and impact of AI and automation in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency in various sectors.
[13:09] The Transformation of Government Processes
Edwards shares insights on how government agencies are increasingly adopting automation, moving from traditional methods to more efficient, AI-enhanced processes, significantly improving operational capacity.
[20:30] The Necessity of Hybrid Work Models
Keen and Edwards discuss the inevitability and current reality of hybrid work models, stressing the importance of adaptability in today's workforce and the role of existing technologies in facilitating this shift.
[29:00] Training and Security in Remote Work
Addressing security concerns in remote work, Edwards emphasizes the importance of training and appropriate network use, ensuring data security even in non-traditional work environments.
[34:57] Building Remote Work Cultures
The conversation shifts to how startups can cultivate a thriving remote work culture, focusing on the importance of clearly defined processes and core values for effective team collaboration and cultural integration.
[39:23] Advantages of Remote Teams for Startups
Roy Edwards discusses the strategic benefits for startups in embracing remote teams, highlighting the potential for attracting diverse talent and the importance of adaptable processes in a remote setting.
"Processes over people, people over technology. That's my baseline." - Roy Edwards
Callye Keen - Kform
https://www.linkedin.com/in/callyekeen/
Roy Edwards - Capitol Presence
Roy is a Cloud executive, Microsoft Subject Matter Expert, and the current President and Chief Operations Officer of Capitol Presence. Roy specializes in Robotic Process automation, Artificial intelligence, and is a remote work advocate. He is the host of the Work Wherever Podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-edwards-spsme/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-wherever-podcast/id1512353766