INTERVIEW day to stay connected with my network and to keep an eye on what’s happening in the industry. I follow many companies and thought leaders, and find it incredibly useful for understanding market trends and seeing how other businesses communicate. How do you like to spend your spare time? With my family, 100%. I have two young kids, aged 7 and 9, and an incredibly supportive wife who understands and supports the demands of my role. Any time I have outside of work is all about being present with them. Fine dining and good wine or curry and a pint? Curry and a pint! Favourite holiday destination? With the kids, Cambrils in Spain. It’s great for family fun and activities. If it was just me and my wife, the Greek islands. Tech never stands still, and that creates incredible opportunities to learn, grow and innovate. Many young people entering the industry today are already ahead in how they approach learning and use technology, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they taught us a thing or two. There’s space for everyone, and the industry is crying out for fresh perspectives. What would make your day job easier? Honestly? More hours in the day! But realistically, better time management and being laser-focused on where you can make the most impact. There are so many moving pieces in a growing business, and it’s easy to get distracted. The key is knowing your strengths and playing to them, then building a team around you that complements your weaknesses. You don’t have to do it all. Working as a team, trusting each other and being organised drive progress. What’s on your playlist at the moment? I’m not a big music person. I listen to a lot of Audible books instead. What’s the most used app on your phone and why? That would be LinkedIn. I use it every He brings such authenticity and passion to everything he does. He’s not afraid to speak out, even when it’s controversial, and he brings an authentic voice to the industry that people connect with. Kyle and the other founders have built a mission-driven, values-led business and are unafraid to challenge the status quo, and that’s inspiring to be around. But what I admire most is his clarity of mission. At Huntress, our job is simple: wreck hackers. That directness permeates everything we do. What’s the best bit of business advice you’ve been given? It all comes down to people. Business is about relationships, and relationships are built on trust. You have to be patient, consistent and authentic in how you engage with customers. Not every opportunity will convert today or tomorrow, but if you show up and keep showing up with integrity, you’ll build lasting relationships. What advice would you give a young person considering a career in IT? Go for it. It’s one of the most fast-moving, exciting and rewarding industries there is. bliQ keypointintelligence.com/bliq The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Resource The independent, go-to research platform for print and smart technology, bliQ provides data on tested hardware and software as well as specifications and other details about 65,000+ products.
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