02
Oct
Thu
in-person
Security That Scales: Building Trust and Compliance into Your Startup DNA
Cybersecurity for founders who want to build something that lasts, not just something that works.
As a founder, cybersecurity probably feels like an expensive headache you'll deal with "later"—until your first big customer sends you a 200-question security survey, or you realize a data breach could kill your company overnight. This session gives you the cybersecurity essentials every founder needs to know, without the jargon or fear-mongering.
Here's what we'll cover:
- Protecting your assets without blowing your budget or slowing down development
- Understanding what enterprise customers actually want when they evaluate your security (hint: it's not what you think)
- Building security and privacy by design so you're not scrambling to bolt it on later
- Surviving the Security Design Review that can make or break your biggest deals
- Managing third-party risks that could torpedo your startup
- Navigating new cybersecurity and privacy regulations and what you need to do right now.
Whether you're still in your garage or already scaling fast, you'll walk away with practical frameworks and tools that turn cybersecurity from a business blocker into a competitive edge. No technical background required—just bring your questions and your growth ambitions.
Speaker
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Steve Tout
Founder, Author and Podcast host.
Steve Tout is the founder and CEO of Identient, a Seattle-area cybersecurity firm that enables next-gen cybersecurity leaders to become strategic multipliers with systems of action. He’s an entrepreneur, advisor, and author of the new book The CISO On The Razor’s Edge. With deep expertise in enterprise IAM and security programs, Steve has led digital makeovers for government agencies, Fortune 500s, and fast-growing startups. As host of The Strategy Layer podcast and producer of Candid CISO, he fires up execs on cybersecurity, innovation, and strategy. When he’s not advising teams, you’ll find him logging miles training for ultramarathons.
Program
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Arrive and Check In
Connect with fellow attendees before the event kicks off—arrive on time to make valuable connections and start building relationships that could accelerate your founder journey.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker Session: Steve Tout
Cybersecurity for founders who want to build something that lasts, not just something that works.
As a founder, cybersecurity probably feels like an expensive headache you'll deal with "later"—until your first big customer sends you a 200-question security survey, or you realize a data breach could kill your company overnight. This session gives you the cybersecurity essentials every founder needs to know, without the jargon or fear-mongering.
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all founders,
not just ceo
People inclined to be Founders are a rare breed, and are hard to spot in society. We welcome ALL Founders, regardless of role, and generate proprietary profiles for every member so you can easily find your next team member or co-Founder.
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current founders
Regardless of where you are on your journey, Founders share a unique set of challenges. Hiring, leadership, managing investors, developing products, handling customer issues, external communications, etc. This community exists to amplify your success.
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TRANSITIONING FOUNDERS
So you’ve founded at least one company, and now you’re looking to refine your next great idea or find the perfect co-founder. Share and learn from a wide array of talented Founders in your area.
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CURIOUS FOUNDERS
Congratulations! You’ve found success as a Founder and are now getting curious about doing it again. Now you need to find the right idea and co-founder to excite you. Share your wisdom and passion while forming new bonds within the startup ecosystem in your area.
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