​Early-stage AI cybersecurity founders pitch their startups directly to enterprise CISOs and receive live buyer feedback.

​For most founders, it's hard to get direct access to security leaders.

​At this event, the CISOs are the judges.

​Five startups will pitch their products live and receive feedback from leading enterprise security executives. The startups will be selected live during the event based on your solution statement.

​Apply to pitch or attend and watch the pitches live.

​Watch this preview clip about the event: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/xS4Qx4D7pGS1ZjjQyaxgMV

​Who Should Attend

​This event is designed for:

​• AI cybersecurity founders building security products
• Builders looking to understand enterprise security buying priorities

​Please note that this event is intended for founders only.

​Why Attend

​🤝 Meet CISOs directly
Facilitated breakout rooms give founders the opportunity to meet enterprise security leaders and ask questions.

​🚀 Pitch your startup
Five startups will be selected live by the CISOs to deliver a 90-second pitch.

​🧠 Learn what CISOs actually want
Panelists will share their top cybersecurity priorities and challenges.

​🔎 Identify real buyer pain points
Understand the security problems enterprise teams are actively trying to solve.

​CISOs

​More are being announced shortly!

​Microsoft's - Deputy CISO: Damon Becknel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonbecknel/

​ADP's VP, Global Head - Product Security, AI Security: Nitin Bhargava https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-bhargava-7502a32/

​How the Pitch Works

​5 startups will be selected by the CISOs on the day of the event. They will review your solution statements to make their decision.

​If selected, you will deliver:

​• 90-second startup pitch
• 90-second feedback from the CISOs

​At the end of the event, the CISOs will vote on the startup they would be most likely to purchase.

​Agenda

​5:00 PM — Arrival, Hors D’oeuvres & Networking

​5:30 PM — Buyer Insights — CISOs share their top 3 security priorities

​5:45 PM — Live Startup Pitches — 5 startups pitch, CISOs provide real-time feedback

​6:10 PM — CISO Vote — Panel selects the most promising startup  🏆

​6:15 PM — Breakout Rooms — Each CISO hosts a small group discussion with founders

​6:30 PM — Open Networking

​7:00 PM — Event ends

​Hosted By

​Okta Ventures

​Okta Ventures invests in companies building cutting-edge technologies across identity, security, and privacy.

​Connect with:

​Austin Arensberg — Head of Okta Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinarensberg/

​David Lopez-Henriquez — Investor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lopez-henriquez-41a6b1a8/

​645 Ventures

​645, partners with relentless founders who defy convention to change the future. --> https://645ventures.com/

​Lytical Ventures

​Investing in early stage cybersecurity and data technologies essential to the survival of the enterprise. --> https://www.lyticalventures.com/

​The Founder Initiative

​The Founder Initiative is a podcast and event community helping founders reach product-market fit, drive durable growth, and get funded faster.

​We’re honored to partner with Okta Ventures to host this buyer pitch event.

​Adam O'Donnell - Founder https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamfodonnell/

​Event Terms

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