This week Gianna and Maria are joined by Benjamin Bohman, CTO and Founder of Stratishield AI. Benjamin has a background that includes cybersecurity engineering and evangelism, emphasizing the importance of understanding business outcomes in cybersecurity. Benjamin and the hosts discuss public speaking, the rising adoption of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, his company Stratishield AI, and more! Episode highlights: [1:28] Benjamin shares Stratishield AI, a consulting firm he founded that demystifies AI for cybersecurity and business enhancement. [7:30] Be a business expert, not a technology expert! Why this is important when selling to IT & security. [9:42] Benjamin shares insights on reaching potential clients by understanding their needs, utilizing predictive analytics, and addressing relevant cybersecurity concerns. [13:47] Maria highlights the challenge many practitioners face in wanting to share their expertise in cybersecurity but feeling unsure how to do so effectively. [18:30] Benjamin talks about why there is a need for technical professionals to learn to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences. He also shares some personal experiences of his public speaking and tips on how to overcome nervousness. [29:30] Meet Atlas, an AI bot Benjamin has been developing to provide interactive product tours while increasing user engagement. You can learn more about Atlas here. Reach out to Benjamin:  You can get ahold of Benjamin on his cell phone: (702) 374-7920  You can also email him at [email protected]  Read Benjamin’s eBook on Leveraging AI in Business Follow Stratishield AI on LinkedIn! Be sure to also follow our hosts on LinkedIn: Gianna Whitver Maria Velasquez  Join the Cybersecurity Marketing Society on our website, on our main LinkedIn page, or on our podcast LinkedIn page, and keep up with us on Twitter.