Governance, Risk & Compliance for AI and SaaS Startups
Helping growing companies prepare for SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and AI governance requirements without hiring a full-time GRC team.
Why Smith Governance?
Practical Compliance Support for Growing Startups
Navigate security reviews, audits, and compliance requirements with confidence.
Build scalable programs that support growth without unncessary complexity.
Gain a trusted partner focused on your business outcomes, not just checklists.
What I Help With
SOC 2 Readiness
Prepare for SOC 2 audits and enterprise customer reviews.
ISO 27001 Support
Build and maintain an ISO 27001-aligned security program.
AI Governance
Establish AI governance practice aligned with ISO 42001.
HIPAA & Security Governance
Develop policies, risk assessments, and compliance programs.
How We Can Work Together
SOC 2 Readiness
Ideal for startups preparing for their first audit.
ISO 27001 Implementation
Build your security management program.
AI Governance
ISO 42001 alignment and AI risk management.
Fractional GRC Advisor
Monthly support for growing teams.
Who I Work With
Built for Growing Technology Companies
AI Startups
SaaS Companies
Healthcare Technology
B2B Software Teams
Founders Preparing for Enterprise Customers
Common Challenges We Help Solve
Enterprise customers
requiring SOC 2
Preparing for ISO 27001 certification
Security questionnaires slowing down sales
Managing AI governance requirements
Need security policies and controls
Need compliance support without hiring a full-time GRC team
ABOUT ME
Meet Christina Smith
I help AI and SaaS companies build practical compliance programs that support growth and reduce risk without hiring a full-time GRC team.
Core Expertise
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SOC 2
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ISO 27001
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HIPAA
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Vendor Risk
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AI Governance
Why Clients Work With Me
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Build compliance programs without hiring a full-time GRC team
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Support SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and AI governance initiatives
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Reduce audit preparation time and customer security review effort
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Create scalable processes that support growth
Experience
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MBA
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GRC experience at Fortune 500 organizations
How It Works
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Discovery Call
Understand your goals and compliance requirements.
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Gap Assessment
Review current controls and documentation.
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Implementation
Build the policies, process, and evidence needed.
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Audit Readiness
Prepare for customer reviews and certification efforts.
Ready to Get Started?
Preparing for SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or AI governance requirements?
Let's discuss your goals and determine the best path forward.
No obligation - Confidential - 30 minutes