Can you privatise safety? Inside the rise of on-demand security. Meet Protector’s Nick Sarath.

Private security has existed for centuries, but access has always been limited to the few.What if you could book a trained security detail as easily as ordering a cab or groceries?In this episode of Basis Points, Harriet sits down with Nick Sarath, Founder & CEO of Protector, to explore how on-demand executive protection and community-funded neighbourhood patrols are reshaping how safety is delivered.Nick breaks down how Protector makes executive protection easier to access and procure, and why the industry is ripe for better UX, transparency, and trust. They also discuss Patrol, Protector’s LA rollout for community-funded neighbourhood patrols, reactionary headlines (“Uber for guns”) and whether private provision can complement public services by reducing strain on limited resources.What you’ll learnHow Protector “productises” executive protectionPatrol: crowdfunding neighbourhood security + real-time visibilityPublic safety vs perception of danger (and why it matters)Building in legacy industries with consumer distribution + storytellingFounder lessons: shipping fast, experimentation and AI as a design partnerCheck out Protector and Patrol:https://protector.so https://patrol.so https://www.linkedin.com/company/protector-security/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksarath/ More on Basis:https://www.buildbasis.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BasisCapital https://www.linkedin.com/company/basiscapitalltd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrietsgreenSubscribe for more conversations on rebuilding systems, incentives and public services.