Amplifying Our Impact
Erik Boemanns
Derisking technology with a lawyer's lens and a technologist's techniques. Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security Executive supporting businesses focused on their next stage of growth.
One of the reasons I chose to work for myself was to regain control over how I spend my time. Building community is important to me, whether it is supporting job seekers, startups, or other causes. By going independent, I have the flexibility to lend my time and energy where I feel I can have the most impact.
Last night, I was a volunteer at TechBridge, Inc ’s annual Digital Ball. TechBridge’s mission is to end generational poverty and it helps provide technology to nonprofits working on hunger relief, homeless support, social justice, and workforce development. The Digital Ball was an opportunity to promote and support that mission. Its theme was “powered by connection” and you’ll see no better example than through Atlanta’s IT community. Our community is well connected, and these connections can be seen at many different events and supporting many different causes. It was an honor to help TechBridge carry out a fun evening for its supporters.
Similarly, many of you know I joined the board of Atlanta ToolBank earlier this year. It is another non-profit who exists to support other Atlanta area non-profits by making sure they have the tools and equipment to carry out their missions. I will be volunteering at the Atlanta ToolBank’s upcoming “PAR-TEE Golf Outing” on September 10th (more details ).? If you would like to sponsor a team or support in other ways, they would greatly appreciate it. I’m sure it will be a fun event and look forward to seeing the community come out and have a great time.
I’m grateful for the ability to be able to support organizations such as these in the ways that I can. As I look at where I can help and make an impact, the theme is how can we amplify our own efforts by supporting organizations which in turn help other organizations be more successful. How can we take our community and its strength to amplify the voices and impact, not just of our efforts, but of so many others? How can we bring opportunities we enjoyed to those who are just starting out on their journeys?
If you’re interested in supporting these organizations or some more like them, let me know! If you’re already supporting jobseekers, students, startups, or others, share how you’re doing so, and we may have an opportunity to collaborate!
Upcoming Event
Don't forget, I have an upcoming live webinar along with TrollEye Security on Friday, September 6th at 1pm. Avery Rozar and I will be talking about the "Hierarchy of Cybersecurity Needs." Click the banner below to see more and to register!
In Case You Missed It
This past Thursday I sat down with John Connolly, MLIS, PMP and talked about some of the legal ramifications of cybersecurity. But don't worry if you missed it, you can still catch it here:
Week In Review
Here's what else was on the mind this past week. Click in, vote in the polls, or share your thoughts in the comments!
I look forward to your contributions to these conversations!
In Conclusion
I'm grateful to all of you who spend the time sharing your thoughts, engaging with posts, and being part of the amazing conversations happening here. It's through this we are building an amazing community together!
As I'm growing my business, I'm looking at how to engage with private equity firms, law firms, and start-ups facing their next challenge - so if you're connected to any of these worlds, let's chat soon!
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I hope this coming week is exactly what you need it to be!
Thanks, as always!
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About Erik
Erik Boemanns is a technology executive and lawyer. His background covers many aspects of technology, from infrastructure to software development. He combines this with a "second career" as a lawyer into a world of cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, and privacy (GRC-P). His time in a variety of companies, industries, and careers brings a unique perspective on leadership, helping, technology problem solving and implementing compliance.
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I love that you are always finding ways to give back!