If you’re hearing “SOC 2” from customers, investors, or your sales team—but haven’t started—this session will help you take the first step with confidence.

In 30 minutes, we’ll cover what SOC 2 is, when you need it, Type I vs. Type II, timelines, benefits, pitfalls, and how startups approach the process.

You’ll also hear from Arthur Stromquist, Security & Compliance Manager at LangChain, on what he wishes he knew before starting—where teams lose time, how to avoid rework, and how to evaluate tools and auditors without overbuying or slowing down.

A practical, founder-first guide to getting SOC 2 right—without losing focus on building your company.

If you’re hearing “SOC 2” from customers, investors, or your sales team—but haven’t started—this session will help you take the first step with confidence.

In 30 minutes, we’ll cover what SOC 2 is, when you need it, Type I vs. Type II, timelines, benefits, pitfalls, and how startups approach the process.

You’ll also hear from Arthur Stromquist, Security & Compliance Manager at LangChain, on what he wishes he knew before starting—where teams lose time, how to avoid rework, and how to evaluate tools and auditors without overbuying or slowing down.

A practical, founder-first guide to getting SOC 2 right—without losing focus on building your company.