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The Security Equation With Dan Donovan

Dan Donovan
Stratoscope
Security
Las Vegas
MGM Resorts International
K9 Detection
Milwaukee Bucks
Secret Service
Artificial Intelligence
Uncertainty
Ingressotek
Google
Perimeter Security
Large-Scale Events
RSAC Conference
Event Security
Arcus Group
Cybersecurity
Fyre Festival
Ford K9
Stratos K9

The Security Equation with Dan Donovan explores what it truly takes to protect people, places, and peace of mind. Hosted by Dan Donovan, Founder and Managing Partner of Stratoscope Holdings, the show pulls back the curtain on how safety is engineered in event security. Each episode blends expert insight and real-world experience to reveal how today’s leaders balance access, innovation, and protect... more

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In this unique episode, the tables are turned. Rachel Uchitel, host of the "Miss Understood" podcast, sits down with Dan Donovan to ask the questions people actually want answered: How does he think about risk? How does he make decisions under pressu... more

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In this episode of The Security Equation, Dan Donovan sits down with Brad Eggert, now Vice President of Consulting at Stratoscope Holdings. (Note: During this recording, Brad held the title Senior Director of Client Experience on the consulting side;... more

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In this episode of The Security Equation, Dan Donovan sits down with Paul Mathews, who leads the Ingressotek division at Stratoscope Holdings. Paul has 13 years of experience at Madison Square Garden followed by six years building and scaling Ingress... more

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In this episode of The Security Equation, Dan Donovan sits down with Stephen Staats, better known as "Old Man Liver," a 30-year veteran in the live events industry who has built a business empire from BreastFest charity events to large-scale festival... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Donovan
Founder and Managing Partner of Stratoscope Holdings; security expert
Stratoscope Holdings
Episode: The Man Who Secures America's Biggest Events: Dan Donovan on 30 Years of Super Bowls & Olympic Games
Brad Eggert
Senior Director for Client Experience at Stratoscope Consulting
Stratoscope Consulting
Episode: After 9/11, Security Changed Forever: How Brad Eggert Built Consulting for Modern Events
Paul Mathews
Runs the Ingressotek division; security operations leader with MSG background
Ingressotek
Episode: From Madison Square Garden to FIFA World Cup: Paul Mathews on Scaling Event Security Operations
Stephen Staats
Event security expert; entrepreneur known as Old Man Liver
Old Man Liver brand / Butter Popcorn Productions
Episode: Why He Walked Away From Fyre Festival: Stephen Staats on Event Security & Leadership Decision
Anna Reahl
Founder of Arcus Group
Arcus Group
Episode: From Super Bowl to Perimeter Security: Anna Reahl on Building Presidential-Level Event Protection
Dan Wachtler
CEO and founder of Vigilis, security industry executive
Vigilis
Episode: The Guard Company That Refuses to Compete on Price: Why Dan Wachtler Built Vigilis
Dr. Andrew Bazos
Founder of CrowdRx, orthopedic and sports medicine physician
CrowdRx
Episode: How Dr. Andrew Bazos Built CrowdRx and Revolutionized Event Medicine
Mark West
Security leader in MGM's corporate security group
MGM Resorts International
Episode: From Firefighter to Casino Security: Mark West on Protecting 20 MGM Properties
Kim Stone
CEO of The Washington Spirit, veteran live event sports executive
The Washington Spirit
Episode: Be Active in Your Own Rescue: Kim Stone on Leading World-Class Venues and the Washington Spirit

Host

Dan Donovan
Founder and Managing Partner of Stratoscope Holdings; host focusing on safety engineering in event security.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great Content

    Great content with very informative and thoughtful insights. The guest and host really speak from a place of experience and expertise providing depth to the discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dpr!
    United States9 months ago
  • Designing safe experiences

    Fascinating look into the way that the planning and execution of security measures becomes a magnifier of event impact, and not a detractor. Much like the refs at a ball game, you should never know they are there, AND they are vital to the success of the event and the client’s reputation management. Great job, Dan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT66215
    United States9 months ago
  • Insightful & holistic review from a battle tested event professional on event security integration.

    Sarah Vitale brings real world experiences and insights to the importance of why properly aligning your security partners is paramount to success! Great interview and content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NE14ALAFF
    United States9 months ago
  • Amazing conversations

    This is one of those podcast I wasn’t sure about but I couldn’t turn it off. Listening to the experts behind the scenes giving insights into what I never thought about. Great listen!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tinytim jr.
    United States9 months ago
  • It’s time

    It’s great to see we can have a podcast where there can be real discussions about the focus being about safety and security for the people. we are entrusted to protect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cpf2137
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise practical, experience-based security insights.
The show is repeatedly recommended for those in events, security, and operations.
Audiences value leaders' real-world crisis management perspectives.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Man Who Secures America's Biggest Events: Dan Donovan on 30 Years of Super Bowls & Olympic Games
Q: What are people completely misunderstanding about what security really is?
Security is far more than guards at doors; it encompasses crowd management, risk assessment, center operations, surveillance, and even how the attendee experience aligns with protecting a brand's reputation.
After 9/11, Security Changed Forever: How Brad Eggert Built Consulting for Modern Events
Q: Talk about the differentiators of Stratoscope Consulting and how you kick off a relationship with a new client.
Brad explains that Stratoscope is not a guard company; they focus on planning, understanding event makeup, attendees, venue perimeter, and ingress/egress to design safer, more efficient experiences. They educate clients on why credentialing and detailed planning matter, moving from pure staffing to a holistic security posture.
From Madison Square Garden to FIFA World Cup: Paul Mathews on Scaling Event Security Operations
Q: Can you describe the FIFA World Cup deployment and what made it a standout achievement?
We managed screening across 60 training sites and four stadiums, established a central communication hub, deployed 139 open gates, and coordinated 825 screening days, which demonstrated remarkable scale and execution under tight timelines.
From Madison Square Garden to FIFA World Cup: Paul Mathews on Scaling Event Security Operations
Q: What was the most memorable moment from your MSG days, hockey or the Pope visit?
Hockey playoffs were most memorable due to their extended duration and stakes, but the Pope visit was also significant because it required close coordination with Secret Service and unique crowd management challenges.
From Madison Square Garden to FIFA World Cup: Paul Mathews on Scaling Event Security Operations
Q: How did you first get into the security side of the events industry after starting at Madison Square Garden?
I grew up wanting to be in sports and started at MSG; the experience evolved into security through a variety of roles, onboarding the importance of perimeter control and attendee flow early in my career.

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What is The Security Equation With Dan Donovan about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on how safety is engineered for large-scale events, blending practical security leadership with hands-on experience from live operations. Episodes explore perimeter design, risk mitigation, and the convergence of physical and cyber security, with anecdotes from major venues, high-profile events, and crisis management. Guests range from event security veterans to technology-driven security leaders, offering pragmatic frameworks for balancing guest experience, access, and protection. The program often highlights collaboration with government and law enforcement, the use of data and AI to uplift guard performance, and lessons learned from real-world incidents. This mix makes it valuable for practitioners in event security, ris... more

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4. Stephen Staats
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