To empower everyday people and small businesses with clear, actionable cybersecurity solutions. We do this by translating complex risks into a prioritized plan, ensuring they can protect their assets with maximum confidence and return on investment.

 I know what it feels like to be blindsided. Years ago, when I moved out on my own for the first time, I fell for an online phishing scam and lost $2,000 — nearly everything I had saved. That moment taught me how quickly one mistake can unravel your plans.

Since then, I’ve spent my career helping businesses avoid that same kind of pain. At 15, I started working as a cashier and busboy, learning what it meant to grind. By 25, I worked my way up to Starbucks Store Manager, leading one of the busiest stores in the New York City market and even earning Manager of the Quarter in 2019. I learned how to boost sales, optimize operations, and lead teams through chaos; but I also saw how fragile businesses can be if they don’t protect their foundations. 

That’s what pulled me into IT and cybersecurity — helping companies strengthen their defenses the same way I once strengthened operations. Since then, I’ve earned industry certifications like CompTIA Security+ and Network+ and worked hands-on with over 100 small and mid-sized businesses to better understand what is truly needed in today's cyber world.

I built safehaus because small businesses shouldn’t have to wonder if they’re one weak password away from losing everything. You deserve clarity, not jargon. You deserve practical steps that fit your budget and actually keep you moving forward. My mission is simple: to make cybersecurity clarity affordable, human, and within reach for every home or small business.

— Osvaldo Calderin
Founder, safehaus