A solo studio by Abigail Novak

Software, security, and the guides to ship them.

AKN Labs Creative builds at the seam of product and governance. Four things, one operator, shipped without a team behind the curtain.

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The index

Four products, each at its own stage of shipping.

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01 In development
Web app · B2B SaaS

In Search of Compliance

A guided path to ISO 27001:2022 for small teams. See your controls, find the gaps, and turn them into the policies and Statement of Applicability you need.

02 Live on the App Store
iOS app · Ambient sound

Gentle Beeps

Soft, unobtrusive sounds for focus, sleep, and calm. A small iOS app designed to set a mood and then get out of your way.

03 Coming soon
Book · Ebook + print

Fear Not

The Solo Founder's Guide to Getting Your App to Market. The legal, technical, and risk decisions nobody hands you, written in plain language.

04 By inquiry
Advisory · AI + GRC

GRC Consulting

A few hours each month for teams navigating ISO 27001, risk, and AI governance. Strategy and second opinions from someone who has sat on both sides of the audit.

About

One person, with the receipts.

Abigail Novak spent years in Big 4 consulting across financial services, federal, and pharmaceutical clients before going solo. She holds CRISC and works hands-on across ISO 27001 and governance, risk, and compliance.

AKN Labs Creative is where that expertise turns into things other people can use: software, a small app, a field guide, and a handful of advisory hours each month. Everything here is built and shipped by one person, in the open.

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Want the full CV, or a few hours of advice?

Send a quick note and I will follow up. Availability for consulting is limited each month.