Taking Risk is essential, but how much, when and why? Taking risks effectively is as much of an art as it is a science and we’ve asked some of the brightest folks in the community to tell us about how they think about risk taking.

Anthony Rumore | Digital Marketing Expert

Risk is necessary for growth. Calculated risks are how I often manage my business. In fact, I left my longstanding career to launch a new company in a market that didn’t have digital marketing specific to the security industry. The calculated risks I took were a great success. I mirror the same sentiment in my personal life, trying to lead my family of 4 in the same manner. Read more>>

Shagun Patel | South Asian Content Creator & Model

Courage. Trust. Vulnerability. I believe risk taking cannot happen without these three things. Risk has recently become a huge factor in my life. When the pandemic hit, I decided to start posting and fashion blogging on my Instagram as an escape from the reality I was experiencing. I had always been interested in content creation and modeling, but I never felt like I had the time or the courage to pursue them. After work and on weekends, I would play dress up with nowhere to go and take pictures in my backyard. Read more>>

Sara Curtis | Professional Skydiver & Co-Organizer of Project 19

As a professional skydiver, taking risks is a huge part of my life and career. It is incredibly important that all risks are calculated, that safety is paramount and the chance of success feels right. I got into skydiving as a hobby, but as my love for it grew as I took risks to make it my career. As my skills and confidence grew, I was able to increase my calculated risk to start competing, teaching beginners, coaching high level skydivers, training the military, and even take part in daring stunt work. Read more>>