BOUTIQUE COMPLIANCE & GRC ADVISORy
Data Governance & Regulatory Strategy for Startups in Regulated Industries
We translate complex legal mandates into actionable blueprints and operational roadmaps your teams need to stay on scope (and out of the headlines).
Theory vs. Execution
Law firms provide legal theory. Big Spark provides next steps.
Most firms tell you what is wrong; we show you how to fix it. We translate 50-page legal memos from the lawyers into the strategic and tactical plans your teams need to maintain velocity and stay ahead of federal mandates.
We specialize in implementing Privacy and Data Governance programs aligned to the strictest regulatory requirements and standards, including: FTC Order / FTC Act, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, DAMA, AI RMF, GDPR, CCPA., HIPAA…
The TRIPLE THREAT Advantage
Advanced privacy, cybersecurity and data governance expertise.
We help businesses tackle governance, compliance, risk and public perception challenges with simple, strategic solutions.
Regulatory Alignment
We translate complex mandates into actionable blueprints. By aligning legal requirements with product strategy, we ensure teams stay on scope and compliance becomes a competitive advantage rather than a roadmap blocker.
Strategic Governance
We move beyond static checklists to build “by design” frameworks embedded directly into your development lifecycle. This ensures compliance is a functional requirement, not a roadblock, allowing you to scale high-risk innovations without breaking things.
Ops & Execution
Experience leading programs at Meta, Google, and Zoom means we thrive in ambiguity. We provide everything you need to demonstrate accountability. We ensure your technical feasibility matches your public commitments and is ready for federal scrutiny.
FACT: The FTC doesn’t just fine you for what happened; they mandate how you operate moving forward, often restricting product innovation.
What We Do
Partnering with high‑growth tech startups & highly regulated businesses under scrutiny.
FACT: Most firms tell you what’s wrong. Big Spark tells you what to do next.
The Approach
Big Law: Legal Theory
Big 4: Static Checklists
Big Spark: Strategic Roadmap
The Outcome
Big 4: 200-page presentation
Big Spark: Custom live blueprint
The Result
Big 4: “Here’s a gap analysis.”
Big Spark: “Here’s what to do next.”
The Approach
Big Law: Legal Theory
Big 4: Static Checklists
Big Spark: Strategic Roadmap
The Outcome
Big 4: 200-page presentation
Big Spark: Custom live blueprint
The Result
Big 4: “Here’s a gap analysis.”
Big Spark: “Here’s what to do next.”
Compliance smothering your momentum?
Turn friction into flame and risk into readiness with blueprints built around your business.
LET’S TALK
Everything you need to stay compliant, in control and out of the headlines
FACT: A “battle-tested” program isn’t one that looks good in a binder; it’s one that produces verifiable evidence during a real-time FTC audit.
Certification Readiness Blueprint
We translate complex standards into operational plans. By mapping NIST, ISO, DAMA, and AI RMF into your workflows, we build the roadmap to achieve readiness and scale without stalling momentum.
FTC / Regulatory Readiness Blueprint
We design privacy and security programs built on the expectations of FTC consent orders and deliver the operational roadmaps and audit-ready documentation needed to demonstrate compliance.
Governance & Compliance Blueprint
This is the master plan for your Privacy or Data Governance program. We design operating models, frameworks, program charter, steering co & technical guardrails to ensure your data is an asset, not a liability.
Control the Narrative Blueprint
The “Special Ops” bridge between technical reality and accountability. We partner with Outside Counsel to control the narrative through thorny headwinds, ensuring your technical feasibility matches your public commitments.
Program Build-Out Blueprint
We design your program from the ground up, customized to the rhythm of YOUR business. We define the roles, drive change management, build cultural frameworks, and establish implementation strategy that embeds compliance into your DNA.
Fractional Leadership & Domain Expert
Expert leadership that doesn’t require full time headcount or VP salaries. We don’t just “advise”—we integrate as a strategic partner to own the strategy, manage stakeholders, and oversee the execution of your compliance and governance goals.
Big Spark Philosophy: A legal memo isn’t a security program. A one-time audit doesn’t guarantee Compliance. We move beyond the one-and-done to deliver strategic blueprints and operational plans that your engineers can actually implement.
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From risk to readiness.
Forget the Big 4. Forget the fancy law firms and expensive enterprise agencies that move at half‑speed. Big Spark is your boutique alternative when you’re trying to implement compliance alongside innovation.
Big Spark helps you shift Compliance from cost center to competitive advantage (without the “Compliance Tax”).
Katie Nunez, Founder
Founder’s Note
COMPLIANCE WITHOUT THE CULTURE Hit.
I built Big Spark to solve a specific problem. After scaling global privacy and security programs at Meta, Google, and Zoom, I saw how easily compliance becomes a roadblock that kills innovation.
I’m here to change that. With a Juris Master in Privacy, Security & Tech Risk Management and an EMBA in Business Law & Corporate Strategy, I don’t just deliver memos—I architect the actual plans that keep your company safe and your team moving fast (without breaking things).
No bureaucracy. No buzzwords. Just battle-tested blueprints and ready-to-launch programs that let you grow with compliance and confidence.
FACT: An FTC Consent Order typically lasts 20 years, meaning two decades of mandatory independent audits and federal oversight. Longer than the tenure of most of your staff…
Big Spark Philosophy: You don’t need a lawyer to build a battle-tested compliance program. You need a compliance expert with hands-on execution experience and domain expertise in Privacy, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and technology.
We provide the blueprints; your lawyers provide the sign-off.
From the Live Wire Blog
Tactical insights on regulatory readiness, tech risk management and scaling without the friction.
Comprehensive Guide to Building FTC Compliant Privacy and Security Programs
DISCLAIMER:This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. I am not an attorney. The insights shared here come from real‑world, hands‑on experience building and running privacy, security, and data governance programs under...
The Ultimate Guide to Fixing Regulatory Debt and Scaling Compliance Velocity
TL;DR: The Executive Summary The Problem: Regulatory Debt is the compounding interest of unaddressed compliance requirements in your technical stack. It eventually leads to "Compliance Friction," where engineering velocity drops by 30-50% during audit cycles. The Root...
How to Build an FTC Privacy & InfoSec FTC Compliance Program That Works
DISCLAIMER:This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. I am not an attorney. The insights shared here come from real‑world, hands‑on experience building and running privacy, security, and data governance programs under...
Don’t wait for an FTC Consent Order to build a program that works.
The Big Spark Manifesto: Stop managing privacy through spreadsheets and legal memos. True compliance isn’t a defensive posture—it’s an operational engine that drives innovation and builds radical trust. At Big Spark, we don’t just tell you what the rules are; we design the strategic blueprints and operational roadmaps your engineers need to make compliance automatic.
Move beyond the checklist. Build a program that lasts.
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We do big work so you can scale with confidence. Fractional leadership, project‑based execution, and custom compliance blueprints that keep you fast, focused, and out of the headlines.
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DISCLAIMER: Big Spark Energy provides boutique GRC advisory and strategic operational blueprints. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice; all blueprints should be reviewed by your legal counsel for final approval.