Brian Faulkner II
Founder and CEO of ANTE Digital INC · Darby, Pennsylvania, US
Open to advisory
Product · Engineering & Tech · Operations & Finance · Legal
Brian is a Founder and CEO of ANTE Digital INC who advises early-stage founders. Happy to help with practical next steps, reviews, and intros where relevant. Areas I advise on: System Security, Product, IT Compliance, Operations, Cybersecurity, Other, Industry, IA Vulnerability Management.
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5
Hours / month
About Brian
With over 12 years of total IT experience, including more than 8 years specializing in cybersecurity, I currently serve as the IA Vulnerability Manager and Tanium Administrator at EHS Technologies. In these roles, I manage the scanning, reporting, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across diverse systems and networks using Tanium, ensuring strict compliance with federal and industry standards. My background also includes comprehensive hardware and help desk support, printer maintenance, and mentoring junior technical staff. I hold several CompTIA certifications, including Network+, A+, and Security+, which validate my expertise in IT infrastructure and security operations. I am dedicated to protecting data from evolving cyber threats and consistently uphold the values of teamwork, integrity, and excellence in support of EHS Technologies’ mission.
Company
ANTE Digital INC
www.playANTE.net
You know how competitive gaming is huge, but if you actually want to put money on your skills, it’s a total mess? You’re stuck sending screenshots to some random mod, waiting a week for a payout, and half the time you’re playing against bots or cheaters.
I’m building ANTE to fix that. It’s a platform where you can jump into 100-player Battle Royale matches, wager anywhere from a buck to a hundred, and get paid out instantly the second the match ends—no screenshots required. Plus, we actually pay the streamers and creators a cut for hosting the games. I’m looking for $650k to get the MVP out and start scaling.
Company Stage
Development
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Founded
2026
Industry
Technology
Skills
Cybersecurity
Possesses over 8 years of specialized experience in cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting data and systems from evolving threats.
IA Vulnerability Management
Manages the scanning, reporting, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across diverse systems and networks.
System Security
Ensures the security of various system environments and data.
IT Compliance
Ensures strict adherence to federal and industry security standards and regulations.
CompTIA Security+
Holds a Security+ certification, validating expertise in security operations and threat management.
Network Security
Ensures the security of diverse network systems against cyber threats.
CompTIA Network+
Holds a Network+ certification, demonstrating expertise in networking concepts.
Platform Development
Designing and building a scalable online platform to host competitive gaming matches.
Security Vulnerability Scanning
Conducts thorough scanning of systems and networks to identify security vulnerabilities.
Entrepreneurship
Actively building a competitive gaming platform from concept through development.
Startup Founding
In the process of founding and building a technology startup in the competitive gaming sector.
Tanium Administration
Administers Tanium for comprehensive security vulnerability management.
Security Remediation
Manages and oversees the remediation process for identified security vulnerabilities.
Technology Industry
Engaged in the technology sector through extensive IT experience and startup development.
Product Development
Currently developing a new online competitive gaming platform from the ground up.
CompTIA A+
Holds an A+ certification, indicating strong foundational knowledge in IT hardware and software.
Security Reporting
Responsible for generating and presenting reports on security vulnerability findings.
IT Infrastructure Management
Manages and supports IT infrastructure components, ensuring system stability and performance.
Business Strategy
Formulated a business strategy for a new competitive gaming platform, including revenue models.
Gaming Industry
Developing a platform specifically for the competitive gaming and esports market.
MVP Development
Focused on developing a Minimum Viable Product to launch the competitive gaming platform.
Entertainment Industry
Building a product within the competitive gaming and entertainment space.
Fintech
Incorporating wagering and instant payout mechanisms into a digital platform.
Market Research
Identified a significant market gap for a secure and reliable competitive gaming wagering platform.
Mentorship
Mentored junior technical staff, fostering their professional development and growth.
Hardware Support
Provided comprehensive support for various hardware systems.
Help Desk Support
Experienced in delivering help desk support to technical staff and users.
Printer Maintenance
Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting for printer systems.
Fundraising
Actively seeking $650k in funding to develop the MVP and scale the competitive gaming platform.
Experience
startup-founder
Founder
ANTE Digital INC
Building a competitive gaming platform that allows players to wager on Battle Royale matches and receive instant payouts, addressing issues of fraud and slow payments in the current market.
Identified a significant market gap in competitive gaming, designed a comprehensive solution, and is actively developing the MVP while seeking initial funding.
job
IA Vulnerability Manager and Tanium Administrator
EHS Technologies
Manages the scanning, reporting, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across diverse systems and networks. Ensures strict compliance with federal and industry standards.
Successfully upholds compliance and protects data from cyber threats; mentors junior technical staff.
job
IT Support / Technician
Previous IT Roles
Provided comprehensive hardware and help desk support, including printer maintenance, over several years.
Gained foundational IT experience over 4+ years before specializing in cybersecurity.