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# About FortMesa

_About FortMesa_

### Securing the IT Channel

We simplify cybersecurity delivery, fortify systems, and empower service providers to navigate compliance and scale their businesses.

_Our Story_

### Why We Founded FortMesa

We help partners win high-value deals and scale revenue through formalized cyber compliance.

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Service providers protect critical business infrastructure, but shifting regulations and strict insurance demands force them to become compliance experts overnight.

Founded in 2019, FortMesa ensures no provider carries this burden alone, turning compliance friction into opportunities for security, trust, and revenue growth.

_Team_

### Leadership

#### Matthew Fisch, CISSP

Co-Founder, CEO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfisch/

#### Danny Swett

Co-Founder, Technical Product Architect

https://www.linkedin.com/company/27221861/admin/

#### Lizbeth Garcia

Marketing and Success Director

http://linkedin.com/in/lizbeth-garcia-rizo

#### Wayne Miller

Advisory Board Chair

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-miller-08836b49/

#### Robert Carselle

Advisory Board Member

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcarselle/

_Values_

### Our Values

The principles that define how we support our partners.

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- We always put our partners first.
- Our platform is backed by proven frameworks.
- We help partners win high-value deals.
- We prioritize practical security over paperwork.
- We act as an expert extension of your team.
- We remain dedicated to a channel-only model.

_Backed By_

### Vested Advisory

Strategic partners invested in our mission to secure the IT channel.

#### Mach37 Cyber Accelerator

#### Cutting Edge Capital

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