Welcome to Torote Co.: A Sneak Peek at the Future of Socializing Security

This week’s episode of Socializing Security is a little different — and very special.

Milou takes listeners inside Torote Co., a brand-new creative HQ in Austin, TX that’s set to become the physical home for Socializing Security, Compliance Counsel, Cyber Counsel, and a growing ecosystem of founders, technologists, artists, and security leaders.

What starts as a casual walkthrough quickly becomes a deeper conversation about community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and building spaces that actually bring people together — not just to work, but to collaborate, recharge, and imagine what’s next.

🎥 Strong recommendation: this is one episode you’ll want to watch, not just listen to. The full video tour is available on YouTube.

Chapters:

00:00 – A Special Episode (Watch This One)
01:00 – Introducing Torote Co.
02:20 – Socializing Security Has an HQ
03:05 – Why Build a Physical Space Now
04:40 – Designing the Podcast Studio
06:10 – The Vision for In-Person Episodes & Events
07:55 – Community Over Conferences
09:40 – Coffee, Culture, and Connection
12:30 – Art, Plants, and Creative Energy
15:10 – Making Space for Play & Processing
17:45 – Mixing Art, Tech, and Security
19:50 – Upstairs: The Bigger Community Space
22:45 – Why Location Matters
25:30 – Socializing Security as a Community Platform
28:40 – Entrepreneurship, Risk, and Reality
32:10 – Gratitude, Growth, and What’s Next
36:40 – Closing Thoughts