About Us
Our Story
Established in 2023, Videre was founded with a clear purpose: to be the premier provider of personal safety and security training, equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and mindset they need to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world. Our name, derived from Latin, means “to see, observe, and know.” It embodies our mission to empower our clients to see beyond the surface, understand their surroundings deeply, and act with confidence and capability.
Videre’s roots are in the real-world experience of our founders and instructors, who are leaders in personal security education. We are a collective of experts with extensive backgrounds in national security, law enforcement, intelligence, emergency response, special operations, and corporate safety. Our curriculum reflects our vast experience for which we have developed a simplistic and practical, yet detailed and innovative, approach to personal security training.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to enhance the safety and security of individuals, families, and organizations across the globe. We do this by delivering world-class training that instills a deep sense of awareness, empowering participants to become initiative-taking and resilient in the face of potential threats. Safety, for us, is not just a set of skills; it is a mindset, a lifestyle, and a journey of personal growth.
We aim to transform our clients into vigilant, informed, and self-assured individuals who are alert, aware, calm, and relaxed in unfamiliar environments, enabling them to face any situation with poise and determination. By cultivating this level of preparedness, we equip our clients not only to protect themselves but to shape their environments into safer, more secure spaces for everyone.
At Videre, we believe that safety is holistic. It encompasses the mental, physical, and digital aspects of our lives. Our training programs are designed to address all these dimensions comprehensively, providing clients with a well-rounded understanding of how to stay secure in every context—from daily routines to high-risk environments.
Our philosophy centers on making safety an integrated part of life. We do not just teach personal security tactics; we help our clients develop situational awareness into “Informed Awareness.” Having a better understanding of your probable threats and developing a plan to deal with them means knowing what to look for, understanding how to interpret the signals around you, and making informed decisions that enhance your safety and the safety of those around you.
MEET OUR TEAM
Our instructors bring real-world experience from federal agencies, national defense, and private security sectors, offering invaluable insights to make our curriculum highly effective.
Scott McMillen
Eric Velez-Villar
Matt Godfrey
Christopher "Chuck" Savickis
Dean Anderson
Anthony Colantoni
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