Vegas Hackware: Cyber security startup

This campaign rebuilds a founder’s life and funds VCISO startup costs and groceries

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Vegas Hackware: Cyber security startup

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For years, I dedicated my life to cybersecurity leadership roles without fair compensation. I served as a CISO for LV.net, only to be robbed by the owner after helping build and protect the company. Later, I became the CTO for Redmond Computers, where I endured abuse, threats, and an experience that nearly cost me my life and career.

Despite everything, I have never given up on my dream of building an honest cybersecurity business focused on protecting others and helping small businesses stay safe in a growing digital world.

Today, I am starting over from below poverty level and asking for support to launch my VCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) business. Funding will help cover business licensing, equipment, certifications, marketing, and basic living expenses while I rebuild my future.

This is more than a business to m , it is a chance to reclaim my career, rebuild my life, and create something ethical and meaningful from years of hardship and experience.

Any support, donation, or share means the world to me. Thank you for believing in second chances.

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Brandy Smith
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Redmond, OR
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