Connected devices have been eating the world for decades. As we grow more connected and the number of devices we rely on increases, the potential is greater for bad actors to access and exploit our data. It impacts everything from national security, to supply chain, to enterprise, and to government. In this edition of Startup Grind, we go in depth with the Founder and CEO of Finite State, Matt Wyckhouse, to talk about his startup journey, the challenges when solving this complex of a problem, and the future of IoT.
Finite State recently raised $12.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Energy Impact Partners, who were joined by Zetta Venture Partners, cybersecurity veteran Niloofar Howe, and other undisclosed investors.
Finite State
Founder and CEO
Prior to founding Finite State, Matt spent 15 years leading the research and development of advanced solutions to some of the hardest problems in cyber security, with experience across the spectrum of offensive and defensive cyber operations. Notably, he was the technical founder and CTO of Battelle's Cyber Innovations business unit. Throughout his career, Matt has spearheaded complex national…
Prior to founding Finite State, Matt spent 15 years leading the research and development of advanced solutions to some of the hardest problems in cyber security, with experience across the spectrum of offensive and defensive cyber operations. Notably, he was the technical founder and CTO of Battelle's Cyber Innovations business unit. Throughout his career, Matt has spearheaded complex national security programs ranging from detection of malicious integrated circuits in the supply chain to next generation intrusion detection systems for low-power embedded systems. Matt directed numerous intelligence programs related to the security of embedded and IoT devices and has been a speaker on the subject at events around the world.
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