In our quest to identify and share with our community some of the unique stories, we interviewed yet another promising entrepreneur, Yogesh Shivde – Founder at SecurWires Technologies and Services LLP. SecurWires is a pure-play Cyber Security and Information Security Company which is committed to helping businesses, governments and educational institutions run Cyber Security and Information Security Programs more effectively to enhance security. Let’s read more about his journey, way forward and his advice for others!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Yogesh:
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your start-up please;
I did Computer Engineering from Pune University in 2003 and then worked in many big IT companies like Tata Infotech, TCS, IBM. My passion was Information Security and hence I did industry recognized Certifications like CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) when I was in TCS. I got an opportunity to work on various Security Engagements during my stint with IBM and there I went ahead and completed CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
While working in IBM I came to know more about various other Industry security standards. While working with Control Case, I became PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor), It was very challenging earlier but interesting too. It was my dream to start something of my own; with ups and downs and failed partnerships, finally, in the Year 2017, we started my own company SecurWires Technologies and Services. Currently, we have a team of 14+ Consultants, serving 20+ Clients and slowly we are growing.
How do you find the industry/niche that you’re in?
It is highly competitive like any other industry. But it’s still evolving day by day coz everything in India is getting digital day by day. So earlier client was limited to the financial and banking sector but now whoever uses computers, laptops, do online payment needs Security.
What gets you out of bed in the morning i.e. what’s your source of motivation?
My source of motivation has always been my family and my Passion towards my work. I want to give my family a pleasant life which I had always dreamed of during my childhood. Also, I want to contribute to society, by creating employment and giving opportunities to Youngsters.
What challenges/obstacles did you face in your journey so far?
It has been really tough for me since I started working. I have seen so many ups and downs, failed partnerships etc. throughout the journey. Getting the right candidates for my company was really tough coz still there are no proper educational institutions for Information and cybersecurity education. Also, today’s generations want things to be very fast and mostly they switch jobs only for increment.
What comes first for you – money or emotions?
I’m a very emotional person by heart. For business, we need to be very practical to take decisions. But while taking business decisions, I always think both ways – emotionally and practically. Emotions play a very important part of a business. If we are emotionally connected to our customers, employees, partners etc. it becomes easier to understand their difficulties, which in turn helps in providing the right kind resolutions to them and enhance our bonding.
How do you handle the pressure and manage stress?
This is one of the difficult tasks, but I try to remain calm, as always. I try to maintain a calm demeanour no matter what happens and Stay focused on what needs to be accomplished. Mostly I take breaks and talk with my wife and play with my son. Sometimes I discuss it with our senior team members. It really helps to release my stress.
What is one strategy that you believe has helped you grow as a person/start-up?
One strategy that I believe has helped me is to set realistic financial goal. Ours is a Bootstrap Start-up and Finance was really an important aspect. Low living, High Thinking..!!
In your opinion what are the keys to success?
In my opinion, the keys to success is Stay calm and focus towards the Goal. Don’t compare your pathway or progress with some other competitor. We need to decide exactly what we want and where we want to go. Everyone’s journey is different. We must update, learn and evolve ourselves every day.
What advice would you give to someone starting out?
Entrepreneurship is a well-trodden path and like in any professional, mistakes can be avoided and advancements made quicker with a little guidance from those who have been there. To be an Entrepreneur, you should be innovative and should solve some problems, which will ease everyone’s life and make some impact. I am still struggling to find solutions to many problems.
Don’t be in a hurry for success; there is no short cut for success.
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