Kiernan Major’s story begins in 1838 when his great-great-grandfather, Charles J. Major, emigrated from County Derry, Ireland, to Skaneateles, New York. There, he and his wife, Margaret, raised twelve children, establishing a family legacy of resilience and determination. Their son, Thomas, continued this lineage, and in 1905, his grandson, John Edward Major, moved to Auburn, New York, where he built his own foundation. Kiernan’s father, John Edward Major III, carried the legacy forward, passing down the values of hard work and perseverance to Kiernan.

Born in 1996, Kiernan grew up in Auburn, New York, surrounded by the love and support of his family. His childhood was filled with adventure—traveling across the country, bonding with family over baseball games, and enjoying the simple joys of life on Florida’s Lido Key, where he and his brother, Liam, played along the beach. These moments of love, connection, and exploration helped shape his worldview and sparked many of his future aspirations.

As a teenager, Kiernan developed a passion for technology and entrepreneurship. At 14, he started his first business in providing entertainment services to his community, an early venture that ignited his inevitable path to success. His curiosity deepened when, at 15, he discovered Bitcoin through the Silk Road Marketplace while researching Austrian economic theory. His earliest Bitcoin acquisition at $9.12 per coin would eventually prove to be a pivotal decision in his journey.

After graduating high school, Kiernan enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in the 2nd Marine Division as an Automatic Rifleman. His military service provided him with invaluable skills in discipline, strategy, and resilience. After an honorable discharge, Kiernan moved to Florida, attended college, and simultaneously grew a successful search engine optimization (SEO) business with his peers. In 2017, he sold the company’s clients to a larger enterprise which provided him with the financial freedom to pursue real estate and additional cryptocurrency investments as well as expand his professional network.

Kiernan’s next big chapter began in the world of defense contracting. In circa 2019, he worked alongside the U.S. Department of State, supporting diplomatic initiatives at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland. Shortly thereafter, he began another contractual role with CACI International, providing his expertise in offensive cyber operations through a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. This work sharpened his understanding of cybersecurity and intelligence operations, further fueling his ambition to construct his own security firm.

In 2020, Kiernan founded EyesOnly Enterprises, a private intelligence agency composed of elite former military and intelligence professionals. The firm specialized in national security solutions, vulnerability testing, election management, and litigation support. EyesOnly’s work with high-profile clients, including government agencies, allowed Kiernan to navigate the intersection of cybersecurity, intelligence, and strategic business. However, the challenges of operating in this high-stakes environment led him to temporarily redirect his trajectory, and as of recently, he has shifted his focus back toward real estate investment and asset protection services.

Today, Kiernan embraces a simpler life, prioritizing freedom, personal growth, and meaningful connections over other pursuits. His diverse experiences—from military service and contracting to founding his consulting firm—have shaped his philosophy of privacy, autonomy, and principled action. Kiernan is, among other things, currently working on his memoir, Marked, which will explore the lessons, challenges, and revelations that have defined his extraordinary journey. For a first-edition copy click here.