🎙️ Episode 31: Scott Shafer - Servant Leadership, Security, and Staying True to What MattersIn this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Scott Shafer, Director of Sales Engineering at Varonis, for a conversation that goes far beyond technology.Scott shares an honest, deeply personal look at what it really means to lead in cybersecurity, an industry that never sleeps—and how staying true to your purpose can help you weather any storm.From his early days in fintech to leading teams protecting the world’s most sensitive data, Scott reflects on:

✅ Why burnout is real—and how discipline, self-awareness, and trust in your team keep you grounded✅ The power of servant leadership and creating environments where people feel safe to grow✅ The lesson that winning alone is always a loss eventually✅ How embracing curiosity and saying yes can redefine your career and your impact✅ Why it’s time to stop letting fear and linear thinking dictate your path“Everything you’re going to do in this life is driven by some factor. If you can eliminate fear from being one of them, you’re going to have a much more fruitful experience.” — Scott ShaferWhether you’re an aspiring technologist or a seasoned leader, this episode will challenge you to rethink your priorities, trust your instincts, and lead with authenticity.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: • Rackspace Technology – We advise, design, build, and manage solutions across multicloud, applications, data, and security. • Varonis – The leader in data security and insider threat detection. • Trace3 – AI to help your business run, grow, and transform. • Sigma Computing – Business intelligence built for the cloud. Live, collaborative analytics for data-driven teams.