ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview the leadership team behind Appalachia Technologies—partners Mike Romano and Brian Stone, along with president Mike Williams.
Mike Romano talked about how the company first came together more than two decades ago, starting with his entrepreneurial push to build something of his own after years of experience in the military and the cybersecurity world. He and Brian took the leap from a startup environment and began building a business in central Pennsylvania, landing early consulting clients and gradually turning those first relationships into the foundation of a growing IT and cybersecurity firm.
The magnificent trio also dug into how the company evolved as Mike Williams joined the team to bring operational structure and scale to the business. They discussed what it took to move from a small consulting operation to a trusted partner for mid-market organizations that need cybersecurity expertise without expanding internal teams. Along the way, they talked about leadership lessons, the realities of managing risk in cybersecurity, and how the rapid rise of AI is accelerating the number of cyber incidents companies are facing today.
Step inside the story of Mike Romano, Brian Stone, and Mike Williams as they build a company, protect clients, and stay ahead in an industry that never stops changing in this episode of The First Customer!
Guest Info:
Appalachia Technologies, LLC
http://www.appalachiatech.com
Brian Stone's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone-299059136/
Mike Romano's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-romano-b470902/
Mike Williams' LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-williams-8092842/
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