Building Workplace Safety: Entrepreneur Anna Redmond on Where Physical Security & Digital Recognition Intersect

Building Workplace Safety: Entrepreneur Anna Redmond on Where Physical Security & Digital Recognition Intersect

From Wings of Inspired Business by Melinda Wittstock

July 7, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 989

About this episode

Anna Redmond discusses the intersection of physical security and digital recognition in the workplace.

Anna Redmond is the Founder and CEO of Braav, where she deploys experienced Chief Security Officers into organizations that need to get serious about safety and risks. Her path into security was unconventional; she started in venture capital and studied at Harvard before shifting into the security world after recognizing how unprepared most companies are for real-world threats. She is now focused on modernizing challenge coins for military and first responders by building the first platform that gives these legacy symbols a digital twin—preserving not just the coin itself, but the story behind it. Her goal is to transform challenge coins from private artifacts into tools for identity, community, recognition, and eventually access and fundraising. 🔑Key Takeaways🔑 🚨 Security Isn't Just About Crisis—It's About Culture: Workplace violence often comes not from external threats, but from domestic situations that spill into the office, so it's vital to focus on compliance and employee wellbeing. Think of a workplace safety plan not just as risk mitigation: it's about retention and morale boosting. 🪙 Challenge Coins: A Tradition Reimagined: How Anna has innovated to create a digital…

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