From Spark to New Venture
From Spark to New Venture is a student-driven podcast from the University of Mary Washington (UMW), where undergraduates share the stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys from idea to venture. Each episode uncovers the sparks of inspiration, the challenges they faced, and the mindsets that helped them overcome obstacles in their journey. The goal of this podcast is to inspire students to learn entrepreneurial mindsets and bring them into everyday lives, taking action and learning from every step along the way.
From Spark to New Venture
Keith Haskett - From IT Troubleshooter to Cybersecurity Trailblazer
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In this episode, we sit down with Keith Haskett, founder of Rebyc Security, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from IT and finance professional to cybersecurity business leader. Keith shares how a decade of experience running the information security consulting division at Addis Technologies, combined with lessons from multiple CEOs, shaped his approach to building a company. He dives into the challenges of starting Rebyc Security from scratch, including navigating early setbacks, gaining clients as a relative unknown, and bootstrapping the business for sustainable growth. Keith also reflects on the entrepreneurial mindset that guided him, balancing operational focus with customer-driven innovation, and the importance of creating a company culture rooted in doing right by clients and employees. With valuable insights on risk, resilience, and leadership, Keith offers great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to turn their ideas into lasting ventures.