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Stephanie So

@complicatedisok.bsky.social

CEO of Geeq, a tech start-up in blockchain (not crypto). Ask me anything because I think blockchain, crypto, and tech need a complete do-over - and the only people who can make that happen are the ones who aren't already on the inside.

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Latest posts by complicatedisok.bsky.social on Bluesky

Right!

I'm with Hank.

#cybersecurity

28.07.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to meet you, @1obit.bsky.social. Thank you for saying you're on the same wavelength. I hope others are too - it's hard to know when people stay quiet ... But I believe.

26.07.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The zero-day that could've compromised every Cursor and Windsurf user Learn how one overlooked flaw in OpenVSX discovered by Koi Secureity could've let attackers hijack millions of dev machines via an extension supply chain attack. The zero-day threat's been patchedβ€”but...

A pretty extreme example of a supply chain attack. I think at some point, these types of attacks will cause massive damage. #cybersecurity www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

12.07.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Should be required reading. Thanks for sharing it.

12.07.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is what we do. We're on a mission. geeq.io

08.07.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very much, @at1c.bsky.social.

That's very helpful and encouraging. I will take your advice. πŸ™

08.07.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sara Bareilles: 2025 UCLA Commencement Speech
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I adore her.

youtu.be/oHwb1MavsxE?...

28.06.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the warning.

14.06.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Who is able to copy and preserve these kinds of records elsewhere?

I assume there's the actual data that was released, which is public fair use, but what about the other files and records derived from those?

Were releases signed that would allow reproduction elsewhere?

Or is that a pipedream?

07.06.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes it goes the other way

07.06.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's a coordination issue.

I think we could re coordinate if there's a Blockchain equivalent where you could leave a forwarding address.

I could provide the back end at least as a pilot.

Would anyone write the app to get to an API and start the publicity?

05.06.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

intend to get into a debate about necessary or sufficient.

Of course that's all true. Nothing is guaranteed and I'd also like some luck:

"It's better to be lucky and stupid than unlucky and smart."

Overall, though, we've collected nearly all the pieces.
Nearly.

31.05.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

needed to find that last, simple, relatable pain that we can solve that people might understand.

I started out with an appreciation of what you said: that despite doing everything wrong, startups have a chance when they have something so excellent, they can focus on getting that right.

I didn't

31.05.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, except we have a business model because we know what infrastructure-as-a-service looks like.

We have a go-to-market but admittedly it hasn't been thoroughly tested. I've been patient, though, because I know we do cryptographic security so well, it's disruptive exactly as in ID, and I needed

31.05.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Um, no thanks.

I don't like betting on anything that can make me high. ;)

31.05.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A more charitable explanation might be there's no data. 😬

31.05.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks.

If you don't think 2-FA is a pain point, we obviously don't share the same world view!

What's going to happen when we need to authenticate AI agents - and differentiate them from one another?

Fingerprints? Or cryptographic keys?

Just a thought.

31.05.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is true.

31.05.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am 100% ready for people to batter down my door now and give me money.

Please spread the word to anyone who invests in cybersecurity, Web3, and infrastructure-as-a-service, if you would.

I'm an economist, I understand gains from trade. This will be a very healthy one.

31.05.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Because I hadn't asked them for it yet.

I've been listening and testing.

We have testnets out and it's taken me time to figure out first product and wedge.

First product is an easy to use, maximally secure replacement for 2-factor authentication that reduces friction for everyone who hates 2FA.

31.05.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I was about to say .

31.05.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for posting this. πŸ’š

31.05.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephanie So on X: "I had a lot of material about @GeeqOfficial to try @nurijanian's exercise. Geeq's infrastructure for zero-trust security (and we founders) fit hand in glove for @m2jr's Pattern Breakers. Thank you for the autographed copy, @m2jr. I keep it on my desk. Results from the" / X I had a lot of material about @GeeqOfficial to try @nurijanian's exercise. Geeq's infrastructure for zero-trust security (and we founders) fit hand in glove for @m2jr's Pattern Breakers. Thank you for the autographed copy, @m2jr. I keep it on my desk. Results from the

Took me awhile for "ID" to click.

Do I have an unshakeable belief that the market is starving for Geeq?

Oh, yes.

If you have an account on X, I posted a thread categorizing Geeq in the Pattern Breaker model.

x.com/ComplicatedI...

31.05.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was at peace with 'it takes awhile to find the new set of characteristics' (Christensen), which relates to your post and comment.

However, one innovation led to another - all of which work - that provided those extra choices.

Bookmark this, you'll understand better someday soon.

31.05.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, understood.

Substitute infrastructure for software, and you've got it.

Longer cycle, same tipping point.

31.05.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It helps that I always aspired to force the Innovator's Dilemma on the status quo. That has been the bedrock of faith as what we've developed since has borne out.

However, the experiments to find which ONE of those many one things to focus on - absolutely brutal. The paradox of choice.

31.05.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Timely for me. Perfectly sums up the 'intervention' my own top two team members had with me yesterday morning.

As we move from the Bell Labs - Research Park - Mosaic browser part of Geeq's history to execute the killer commercial part,

this is the mindset shift and habit I need to fully embrace.

31.05.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Please keep sharing your posies.

I'd love for you to bring them back and become the posy lady.

Sending a virtual hug.

30.05.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A good reminder of why I still love the Internet. I always enjoy listening to him.

30.05.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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