Boutique Startup Security, Led by a 25-Year Builder & Defender
Semantic Gravity Consulting was founded by Brett Earley to give high-velocity startups direct access to veteran security and software engineering leadership in a focused 20–40 hour monthly engagement.
Brett Earley
25 years building production software systems and defending applications, cloud infrastructure, and high-growth engineering teams.
Why I Built Semantic Gravity Consulting
Over 25 years in software development and cybersecurity, I’ve seen the same problem play out at startup after startup: founders either hire a full-time security executive too early—burning $300k+ in cash and precious equity—or they hire traditional security agencies that hand over generic compliance checklists and noisy scanner reports without ever helping fix a line of code.
High-growth startups need something different. They need velocity-based security led by someone who actually understands how modern software is architected, tested, and shipped.
Through Semantic Gravity Consulting, I partner with a select group of startups for 20–40 hours per month across two clear tiers—either dedicated sales unblocking and security questionnaires, or serving as your fractional embedded security lead.
What You Get When We Work Together
How Semantic Gravity Consulting Operates
Velocity-Based Security
Startups win by shipping fast. Having spent 25 years writing software and leading security, I design guardrails that let your engineers deploy with confidence rather than waiting on approval queues.
Pragmatic Advisory
I prioritize real-world exploitability and customer trust over checkbox theater. Every recommendation is grounded in practical engineering tradeoffs tailored to your stage.
Fast Onboarding
No multi-week discovery bureaucracy. I integrate into your Slack, repositories, and cloud environment within days—unblocking deals and fixing high-priority risks in week one.
No Equity Drag
Keep your cap table clean. A focused 20–40 hr/month fractional retainer gives you veteran security leadership without equity dilution or a $300k+ full-time executive hire.
Put 25 Years of Security & Engineering in Your Corner
I keep our client roster intentionally small so every startup gets rapid response times and hands-on attention. Reach out to check current 20–40 hr/month availability.
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