Speaking: cybersecurity, leadership, and digital risk for real organizations
Bill Dotson speaks to boards, executives, associations, and professional groups about the intersection of technology, risk, and leadership. Talks are practical, story-based, and grounded in real work with clients across industries.
With over 20 years of speaking experience, Bill Dotson specializes in making complex technology topics accessible and actionable for non-technical audiences. He has presented at major organizations including UBS, BP, Merrill Lynch, Georgetown College, and numerous professional associations.
Bill's presentations focus on practical insights that audiences can immediately apply to their businesses and lives, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Speaking Topics
Engaging presentations tailored for your audience
Bill explains technology risks and how to manage them without overdoing it on paranoia and security measures. This presentation covers major tech risks, how to identify them, and what to do to minimize the downside when you experience a negative event. You'll hear real stories from other organizations and learn how businesses can be held ransom.
Benefits:
- • Learn the key ways your business is at risk
- • Understand what to do when an event occurs
- • Calculate the risk to your business
- • Discover how insurance plays a part in handling your event
How many people really know how to download and use all of the apps that are available on today's smart phones and tablets? Join Bill as he explains in easy to understand terms how to use the apps, websites and tools people use to make their day more efficient.
Topics Include:
- • Why passphrases are safer than passwords you change every 90 days
- • How to check if your personal information has been involved in a hack
- • Extending battery life of mobile devices
- • Backing up home photos and data
- • Privacy concerns with smart TVs and home assistants
- • Increasing security while traveling
- • Managing passwords in estate planning
Note: Best for audiences of 75 or fewer to allow for extensive Q&A (approximately one-third of the session)
The technology insurance industry is new and can be confusing to both insurance buyers and sellers. Bill explains the brief history of tech insurance, what it protects, and tips to eliminate confusion between it and traditional insurance.
You'll Learn:
- • Why data breaches can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars for even small businesses
- • What technology insurance covers and how it connects to financial and criminal policies
- • Sample premium amounts
- • Tips for applying for coverage
This presentation is ideal for audiences smaller than 75. The Q&A generally requires about 15 minutes.
Discover how AI and automation can transform your business, saving you time and increasing profits. We will review some of the more popular tools and how they are used to address three key areas of your business. You probably have automation tools you are already paying for and may not know it!
If time permits, Bill will show attendees how to train AI to help them automate their business and potentially make their own app for customers.
Outcomes:
- • Learn to automate routine tasks to focus on core business activities
- • Explore AI tools that enhance scheduling, customer management, and follow-ups
- • Understand how to connect different technology systems for smoother operations
In this hands-on session, you'll learn to integrate tools like Stripe and GoCardless to handle subscriptions and one-off payments efficiently. Discover how to boost your revenue with streamlined payment solutions that your customers will love. Get ready to transform your transaction processes and ensure a steady cash flow with ease.
Outcomes:
- • Set up and manage subscription services for consistent revenue
- • Implement user-friendly, multi-platform payment systems
- • Experience live demonstrations on customizing payment setups
Past Speaking Engagements
UBS
BP
Merrill Lynch
Steel Technologies
Georgetown College
Asphalt Institute
KSAE
KSBA
KySTE
KAMC
KBA
FCBA (CLE Credits)
Society of Financial Service Professionals
KPMA
APDT
Lexington Employee Benefits Council
Professional Women's Forum
Format & Logistics
For most topics, Bill recommends an audience size no larger than 75 people to allow for meaningful Q&A. Questions and discussion typically require about one-third of the session time. Larger audiences are possible for more formal presentations with limited Q&A.
Bill's presentations are interactive and practical, focusing on real-world examples and actionable insights. He translates complex technology concepts into language that non-technical audiences can understand and apply immediately.