Kelli Beck

I attribute my success to maintaining a continuous learning mindset and staying adaptable in this rapidly evolving industry. I always told people I was a student of learning I loved and was never afraid to change roles, change responsibilities, or change industries, because I loved the upskilling that happened when I did that. This couldn't be more aligned to what I'm doing now. Every day, something's new, something's changing - there's new governance, new legal legislation, and new technology. I mean, every day, something new is coming out, so I find it exciting. Every day, I'm dedicating time to just trying to stay at least in the moment, not ahead of it, because you'll never get ahead of it, but in the moment. I've also been very fortunate to have phenomenal female mentors throughout my career. I got to be around a lot of glass-breaking, earth-shattering women that were fiery and tenacious, and they really became someone that I wanted to be at a very young point in my sales career. At my core, I'm so motivated by helping young women and others come into the role of technology and being part of something so great. I have two daughters that are both in college, and when I get that sort of nod from them once in a while, like, wow, that's cool, that's my mom - that really is my driving force.

The best career advice I've received came from a really wise woman who once told me: it doesn't matter what the badge says, it's the person on the badge. That has really stuck with me throughout my career. I've been very fortunate to have phenomenal female mentors who have guided me. Being a woman in tech 15 to 20 years ago was very different than it looks now, so I got to be around a lot of glass-breaking, earth-shattering women that were fiery and tenacious, and they really became someone that I wanted to be at a very young point in my sales career.

I have a few things that I live and die by. One, if it's not going to matter in 5 years, don't let it be a big deal right now. It's not going to matter. Today's problems come and go they go away. The real core is that you have to live every day with purpose and passion. And when you live like that, deals come, opportunities come - just be really purposeful and passionate about what you do and follow your dreams. I also tell people that human in the loop cannot be replaced. You cannot replace kindness and goodwill. Where technology can do a lot of things, it just cannot do that. So stay focused on what makes you uniquely human in this field.

The biggest challenge in my field right now is staying ahead of technology - and honestly, I think you can't do it. Every day, something's new, something's changing. There's new governance, new legal legislation, and new technology. I mean, every day, something new is coming out. That's why it's so important to be purposeful and passionate, because human in the loop cannot be replaced. You cannot replace kindness and goodwill. Where technology can do a lot of things, it just cannot do that. I find the rapid pace exciting, and I dedicate time every day to just trying to stay at least in the moment, not ahead of it, because you'll never get ahead of it. But staying in the moment and being part of this unique time when AI is shifting and changing so many roles and responsibilities - that's the real opportunity.

The values most important to me are living every day with purpose and passion. I really believe that when you live like that, deals come, opportunities come you just have to be really purposeful and passionate about what you do and follow your dreams. I also deeply value helping others, especially young women coming into the role of technology and being part of something great. At my core, I'm motivated by making an impact. I have two daughters that are both in college, and when I get that sort of nod from them once in a while, like wow, that's cool, that's my mom that really is my driving force. I also value kindness and goodwill, which I believe cannot be replaced by technology. On a personal level, I prioritize the things that matter to me. I'm full-scale in love with animals and do everything I can for rescue missions - the Doodles of Texas is my heart and soul. I also love being in the water anything in the water, jet skiing, boating, swimming. I'll pull over on the side of the road because I see a little creek that looks interesting to me. Take me to the water, and I'm in my happy place.