The Network
A curated network of experienced cybersecurity leaders and operators who actively support portfolio companies. This is the defining feature of the Mod Squad Capital platform.
The Mod Squad is a curated network of experts who support portfolio companies in areas critical to enterprise adoption and growth. Each startup engagement typically includes 5–10 Mod Squad members selected for their strategic relevance to the company's market.
Network Composition
Chief Information Security Officers from Fortune 500 companies and large enterprises who understand how security is bought and deployed at scale.
Technical leaders who design and implement enterprise security architectures and can provide product guidance.
GRC experts who understand regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and enterprise risk management.
Experienced sales and marketing leaders who have scaled cybersecurity companies from early stage to enterprise adoption.
Respected voices in the cybersecurity community who can amplify company messages and provide industry credibility.
Entrepreneurs and executives who have built and scaled cybersecurity companies and understand the founder journey.
Value Creation
Unlike traditional advisory roles, Mod Squad members actively contribute to startup growth through hands-on engagement.
Leverage your network to create qualified introductions that lead to enterprise pilots and sales opportunities.
Connect startups with early adopters who can validate product-market fit and provide critical feedback.
Share technical insights to help startups build solutions that meet enterprise security requirements.
Help startups understand enterprise buying processes and build effective sales and marketing strategies.
Connect startups with relevant investors and help them prepare for successful funding rounds.
Lend your reputation and expertise to help startups build trust in the market.
Incentives
Unlike traditional advisory boards, Mod Squad members earn participation based on measurable impact.
Approximately 30% of platform economics is allocated to the Mod Squad Advisor Pool.
Mod Squad members participate in an advisor pool that shares in platform economics. Participation is earned based on measurable contributions that move startups forward.
Advisors do not receive automatic equity. Participation is earned through measurable outcomes.
This ensures that everyone involved in the platform is aligned around meaningful outcomes rather than passive participation.
Performance Metrics
Mod Squad members earn participation based on verified contributions that materially advance the startup.
Enterprise introductions that lead to closed deals and ARR growth.
Securing design partner relationships that validate product direction and enable enterprise readiness.
Facilitating partnerships that accelerate market adoption and distribution.
Investor connections that result in successful funding rounds.
Technical insights that enable enterprise product maturity and scalability.
Testimonials and case studies that unlock new enterprise deal cycles.
Fairness & Transparency
Advisor contributions are evaluated through a lightweight governance process designed to remain fair without creating bureaucracy.
A small internal committee reviews contributions and allocates credit accordingly.
The goal is to ensure transparency while keeping the system efficient and practical.
This approach prevents disputes while maintaining agility. Contributions are tracked, verified, and rewarded based on their measurable impact on startup growth and success.
Expectations
Mod Squad members typically support a limited number of startups at a time to ensure meaningful engagement.
Each startup engagement includes a curated group of 5–10 advisors selected for strategic fit.
The goal is meaningful impact rather than passive advisory roles.
What Sets Us Apart
If you're an experienced operator who wants to help shape the future of cybersecurity innovation while earning meaningful upside, we want to hear from you.