I Thought I Was Out - They Just Dragged Me Back In

<p>Michael Argast is the Co-founder and CEO of Kobalt, a cybersecurity services firm that assesses, develops, and runs cybersecurity programs for small and mid-sized organizations. Kobalt provides continuous monitoring of cloud, SaaS, and corporate environments to ensure security and compliance. </p> <p>With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and cybersecurity, Michael has worked with Global 500 organizations, spoken at international venues, and led teams across various countries and cultures. His specialties include technical and business operations, sales and sales support, consulting, marketing, and more. </p> <h3>In this episode…</h3> <p>The entrepreneurial journey requires serious commitment, determination, and resiliency. According to Michael Argast, an entrepreneur must take big risks — but, with the right support and passion driving their decisions, they can reap even bigger rewards. </p> <p>For Michael, the key to his company’s success is his passion for serving others. By focusing on solving his customer’s problems instead of his fears of failure, Michael was able to grind through his challenges and build a purpose-driven business. As he says, entrepreneurship is about servant leadership and making a difference in your industry. </p> <p>Michael Argast, the Co-founder and CEO of Kobalt, joins Martin Hunter in this episode of <em>What CEOs Talk About</em> to discuss his experience building a cybersecurity company from the ground up. Michael explains why CEOs should focus on serving their customers, how to reinforce your company’s values on a daily basis, and the importance of continually developing your professional skills. Stay tuned.</p>