Hey, I'm Stanford — the founder of Clear Path IT Collective I created this community after seeing too many founders struggle with preventable IT disasters. With 15+ years building secure, scalable systems for high-growth companies, I've been in the trenches where it matters: - Scaled IT operations for 233% workforce growth (150→500+) - Reduced security incidents by 80% in 18 months at a healthcare SaaS platform - Secured and maintained SOC 2, ISO 27001, CCPA, HIPAA, and FedRAMP compliance - Saved $500K annually on a $2M budget through strategic vendor management - Led cloud migrations that boosted performance by 40% with $150K yearly savings From startups preparing for compliance audits to tech teams scaling remote workforces across multiple states — I've seen what works, what fails, and what founders wish they'd known earlier. This community isn't another theoretical IT blog. It's a practical space for builders to: - Avoid costly technical mistakes before they happen - Automate what should be automated - Build systems that stay solid at scale If you're here, you're probably handling multiple roles at once. You need clarity, not complexity. Ask questions. Share your projects. Let's make IT your competitive advantage.

Hey everyone — Stanford here, and I just want to say how grateful I am that you’re here at the very beginning of the Clear Path IT Collective. This space was built for founders, ops leaders, and builders who are tired of duct-taping their IT together and ready to create secure, scalable systems without hiring a full-time team. You’re part of the Founding Circle — the early supporters shaping what this becomes. For $5/month, you’ve unlocked: • Immediate access to courses, checklists, and templates (more coming weekly) • A place to ask questions and get real, unfiltered IT advice • Live calls, exclusive posts, and a front-row seat to what we’re building 👇 Start Here: 1. Introduce yourself in the [Introductions thread] — What are you building? What’s your current tech stack? What are the challenges? 2.Vote in the [What Should We Build Next? poll] — Help shape the next course or template drop 3. Drop a question in Ask an IT Expert — No gatekeeping, no jargon, just clarity This isn’t just another course platform — it’s a collective of people who believe IT should support your growth, not slow you down. Can’t wait to build this with you. – Stanford