Scaling Cybersecurity Staffing with Peter Schawacker: A Reluctant CEO's Journey
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Join us on 'Scale Like a CEO' as we delve into the world of cybersecurity staffing with Peter Schawacker, founder of Nearshore Cyber. Peter discusses his transition from a seasoned cybersecurity practitioner to a 'reluctant CEO' and the challenges and triumphs he faced in building a global staffing powerhouse. Learn how Nearshore Cyber is revolutionizing the cybersecurity talent landscape by offering unique solutions that focus on value, community, and human touch. Peter also shares insights on the importance of focus, the duality of scanning talent for clients and the company, and his vision for scale and growth. Don't miss this informative conversation packed with valuable takeaways for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Peter Schavaker (00:00:00)
2. Becoming a Reluctant CEO (00:02:15)
3. Creating Value in Cybersecurity Staffing (00:03:25)
4. Focus: The Biggest Scaling Challenge (00:05:29)
5. Community Building as Growth Strategy (00:09:12)
6. Balancing AI with Human Connection (00:13:02)
7. Future Vision for Nearshore Cyber (00:15:42)
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