Jeremiah Talamantes
Founder & Managing Partner, Boxy Capital
Jeremiah Talamantes is a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience building, scaling, and exiting high-growth companies. Across multiple industries—software, SaaS, consulting, and real estate—Jeremiah has demonstrated a consistent ability to create value, drive operational excellence, and deliver investor returns. He has successfully founded and sold multiple companies in the technology and cybersecurity sector while also managing a private real estate portfolio. Jeremiah holds an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a Master's in Information Security. Today, as Founder and Managing Partner of Boxy Capital, Jeremiah applies his entrepreneurial acumen, operational discipline, and technology-driven insights to transform and grow self-storage investments.
Track Record of Entrepreneurship & Exits
Jeremiah has founded and sold multiple SaaS, consulting, and cybersecurity companies, proving his ability to scale and exit high-growth ventures. He now brings that same discipline and vision to self-storage real estate through Boxy Capital.
- eBandLive (2007): Early SaaS pioneer in the music entertainment space. Founded, scaled, and sold the platform.
- RedTeam Security (2010–2019): Founded and grew a boutique penetration testing and red teaming firm into a multimillion-dollar consultancy serving Fortune 50 and global brands. Identified as one of the key players in the Offensive Security space in 2019 by Markets and Markets Research. Successfully exited in 2019.
- RedTeam Security Training (2016–2023): Established a global training company in physical red teaming, instructing students from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Army, Federal Reserve of San Francisco, and learners traveling from Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Chile, Singapore, the UK, and across North America. Training content is syndicated by O'Reilly, Udemy, and Packt Publishing.
- Mitigated.io (2019–2023): Cybersecurity SaaS platform that enabled firms to efficiently manage penetration test findings and audit findings by providing a workflow toward remediation and using AI to better explain security vulnerabilities to all roles. Built and sold the company in 2023.
- Compliiant.io (2022–2026): Cybersecurity consulting firm offering security-as-a-subscription services including virtual CISO, offensive security, platform security, and application security. Built and scaled a subscription-based model serving enterprise clients with comprehensive security solutions.
Advisory & Consulting Credentials
Jeremiah has advised some of the world's most respected enterprises, including:
- Microsoft, Coinbase, Facebook, NASDAQ, Wells Fargo, FICO, Pershing Square, UnitedHealth Group, Best Buy, and many more.
- Former CISO of Bloom Health, where he architected a HIPAA/HITRUST-based program securing venture funding.
- Leadership roles at Microsoft, Target, Wells Fargo, Verizon, and Podium AI
Industry Impact
As the author of three cybersecurity books and a frequent international speaker, Jeremiah's insights have been cited by RAND, DHS, and national media. His influence as a thought leader now guides Boxy Capital's forward-looking investment strategy.
- Author of three cybersecurity books, including Physical Red Team Operations, Building Security Partner Programs, and The Social Engineer's Playbook.
- Speaker at conferences worldwide, including Cyber Storm (Zürich), Hack in Miami, DEFCON, NolaCON, and keynote addresses across the U.S.
- Security researcher with published CVEs, bug bounties, and open-source contributions cited by RAND Corporation, Department of Homeland Security, TSA, and national media.
Personal
Jeremiah lives in Edina, Minnesota, with his wife and two children. The family's cat (Kiki) and dog (Bear) keep life entertaining. He enjoys time at their Wisconsin cabin, fitness, playing music, and volunteering at his kids' school.