risk-takers #07 Jack Barsky – Former KGB Spy
As part of our on going conversation around corporate espionage, we decided to sit down with a real KGB spy for some insider knowledge. In this week’s episode, Brent sits down with author and former KGB spy Jack Barsky to discuss the growing threat of corporate espionage, how bad actors can access a company’s most valuable secrets, and how that information gets used. This is one of the most fascinating episodes of the season, so tune in! You’re sure to learn a lot.
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