In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Marko Galbreath, Founder of T4Tactics and former police sergeant with 22 years of experience. Marko shares how his career responding to active shooter incidents inspired him to create evidence-based training programs that replace fear with practical strategies—from facility hardening to de-escalation techniques. He reveals why he rejects the "run, hide, fight" model ("This isn’t Seal Team 6") and how his firsthand interviews with 97 survivors shaped his unique, empathy-driven approach to workplace violence prevention.

Marko opens up about the challenges of scaling a mission-driven business—from losing 32,000 Facebook followers overnight ("Their algorithm flagged 'active shooter' as a violation") to resisting AI-generated training content ("Credibility is everything in court"). With candid insights on navigating CEO skepticism ("It won’t happen here") and his "one-man-show" philosophy ("Integrity over growth"), he offers actionable advice for founders balancing profit with purpose. Listen for his $0 cold-calling strategy (hint: insurance company partnerships and door-side handshakes) and why he believes face-to-face training will always outperform chatbots.