Tag: Startups

  • The Importance of Team Culture in Startups, with Andesite’s CEO and co-founder Brian Carbaugh

    The Importance of Team Culture in Startups, with Andesite’s CEO and co-founder Brian Carbaugh

    In this conversation, Brian Carbaugh, CEO and co-founder of Andesite, shares his unique journey from the CIA (and beore that the Marines!) to the world of cybersecurity. He discusses the challenges and rewards of being a founder, the importance of setting a positive tone for the team, and the necessity of resilience in a startup…

  • Start-Ups: 10 Tips for Navigating the Headwinds Against High-Growth

    Start-Ups: 10 Tips for Navigating the Headwinds Against High-Growth

    If the last two years have taught our industry anything, it’s time to retire to “cybersecurity is recession-proof” colloquialism. Not only have vendors seen cuts and challenges that they didn’t even face in the 2000 and 2008 downturns – but even internal security teams and budgets have been reduced, and defenders have fewer resources against…

  • Andesite AI secures $15.25m to bolster cybersecurity with advanced AI analytics

    Andesite AI secures $15.25m to bolster cybersecurity with advanced AI analytics

    Andesite AI, a McLean, VA-based firm, emerged from stealth mode with a substantial $15.25m in initial funding. According to FINSMES, the company is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of cybersecurity teams overwhelmed by sophisticated threats. The funding round was co-led by Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst, marking a robust start for Andesite AI under the…

  • WSJ PRO Venture Capital Newsletter: Too Much of a Good Thing

    WSJ PRO Venture Capital Newsletter: Too Much of a Good Thing

    Good day. The hype around artificial intelligence is creating challenges for businesses selling AI products, says Jack Altman, managing partner of Alt Capital, which just launched an accelerator for business software startups.  On the one hand, demand is strong. “You are seeing companies ramp revenue very quickly,” he said. Budgets are opening up for AI from even more…