IriusRisk CEO and Cofounder Stephen de Vries: Stay Really...

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We can all agree that software security is more important than ever. But even startups that specialize in security face challenges, especially for first-time founders. IriusRisk is a perfect example of that. This Spanish-born startup plans one step ahead by predicting security issues software may face before one line of code is written. IriusRisk CEO and co-founder Stephen de Vries recently spoke with midstage startup coach Roland Siebelink on the Midstage Startup Momentum Podcast. About the challenges of being a first-time founder and the important lessons he’s learned along the way. Why starting out as a consultant agency has benefited IriusRisk. How IriusRisk developed a more serious channel strategy. How to know when it’s time to hire a game-changer in a particular department. How IriusRisk has managed to keep the CEO and VP of products separate roles. The best practices for inspiring employees from different departments. How Stephen has adapted from being on the technical side of things to being a CEO.

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