From Cop to CEO: Vision, Leadership & Building Pinnacle Security | Chad Perez

What happens when a visionary ex-cop decides to build not one, but two companies that disrupt the security industry? In this episode of Constructive Interference, Rufus Cressend sits down with Chad Perez — retired NOPD officer and founder of Pinnacle Security and Aegis — to explore what it really takes to transition from public service to powerhouse CEO.

They cover:
🔹 How Chad built Pinnacle from scratch after 15 years in law enforcement
🔹 The mindset shift from “employee” to entrepreneur
🔹 The launch of Aegis: a national solution easing the burden on police departments
🔹 Scaling a company with wisdom, not ego
🔹 Why bad leadership is often just indecision in disguise
🔹 The challenges and rewards of staying grounded while leading fast-growth ventures

This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to turn experience into innovation — and build something bigger than themselves.

🧭 Learn more about Chad’s ventures:
→ https://www.securitybypinnacle.com
→ https://www.aegisresponseteam.com

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Sharpen your vision.

Full show notes at: ⁠⁠rufuscressend.com/podcast

Tags: entrepreneurship, leadership, security industry, law enforcement, startup stories, veteran-owned business, Aegis, Pinnacle Security, visionary leadership, Constructive Interference