Matt W.
Unicorn founderFounder at Obsidian
Newport Beach, California, United States
FoundedObsidian$1.1B
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About
Matt W. is Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Obsidian Security, working at the intersection of cybersecurity and data science. A research scientist turned entrepreneur, he works within a research and engineering organization focused on defending companies' SaaS environments.
Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer at Obsidian
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Obsidian's investors · 11
Artisanal VenturesTiburonCRESCENT COVE CAPITALSan Francisco · since 2026Dnx VenturesTokyo · $1M – $5M checksfama Ventures, LLCBostonGreylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M checks · since 2026GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M checks · since 2022IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M checks · since 2022Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checks · since 2026Norwest Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $10M – $30M checks · since 2022SYN VenturesWest Palm BeachWingPalo Alto · $200K – $20M checks · since 2022
Co-founders at Obsidian
MW
Matt W.Founder
GC
Glenn ChisholmCo-Founder; former CEO, now Chairman & Chief Product Officer
BJ
Ben JohnsonCo-Founder & CTO
Experience
- Obsidian SecurityCo-Founder and Chief AI Officercurrent2017 — presentOrange County, California, United States
- HiddenLayerAdvisorcurrent2022 — present
- Cylance Inc.Advisory Board Member2017 — 2019
- Cylance Inc.Chief Data Scientist2012 — 2017Irvine, CA
- US Federal GovernmentComputer Scientist2006 — 2012
- Experimental Game LaboratoryResearch Assistant2004Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Computer Security46Machine Learning37Artificial Intelligence24Computer Science32Python23Network Security26Software Engineering38Bash7Java19Security18C++9Perl10
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LinuxAgile Methodologiesx86 AssemblyProgrammingCDistributed SystemsTestingC#Reverse EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentMac OS XWindowsFrom Matt's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matt W.?
- Matt W. is Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Obsidian Security, working at the intersection of cybersecurity and data science. A research scientist turned entrepreneur, he works within a research and engineering organization focused on defending companies' SaaS environments.
- Where does Matt W. work?
- Matt W. is Founder of Obsidian.
- What companies did Matt W. found?
- Matt W. founded Obsidian.
- Where did Matt W. go to school?
- Matt W. studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (M.S., Computer Science); University of Hawaii at Manoa (Ph.D. (unfinished), Computer Science); Loyola University New Orleans (B.Mus, Music).
Founder mafias
Georgia Institute of Technology mafia365
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Neil UnderwoodBSFounded Canapi Ventures +2Lukasz GadowskiExchange SemesterFounded Spreadshirt +2Bettina HeinMasters of Science in Computer ScienceFounded Juli +2Eduardo NeeterMBAFounded Atdc +2Jeff FlowersMS and BSFounded Carbonite +2Aamir PoonawallaMastersFounded Orchestra +1
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University of Hawaii at Manoa mafia29
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Henk RogersComputer ScienceFounded Blue Startups +1Donavan KealohaMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Adama MaterialsSteve KiserMastersFounded Phase FourMikita MikadoComputer ScienceFounded PandaDocRobert GentzMBAFounded ZalandoKyle YugawaBFAFounded The Breakaway
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Loyola University New Orleans mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology618
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesTom DyalCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesWouter Van de PutteInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWill McGinnisEntrepreneur and data science executive working at the intersection of AI/ML, technology, and business strategyJaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalJames WangGeneral Partner at Creative Ventures
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Also attended University of Hawaii at Manoa61
Raymond CheResearch Associate at Archer Capital GroupShirish DeodharInvestor at Pentathlon VenturesLewis PinaultChief Scientist at Airbus VenturesDr. Virginia ChaVenture Partner at iGlobe PartnersLexi NovitskeGeneral Partner at Norrsken22Donavan KealohaManaging Director at Startup Capital Ventures
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Also attended Loyola University New Orleans19
Paul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechLauren DupontSVP of Operations at Collide CapitalKourtney BakerSales Support Associate at Advantage Capital PartnersMeli ChamorroInvestor at Reign VenturesErik PaskewichDirector of Entrepreneurship at PropellerShyamal SwamiPrincipal at Frazier Healthcare Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Obsidian Security11
Sean RobinsonCybersecurity Advisory Board at Florida FundersGaurav GargPartner at WingElaine DaiPartner at Alt CapitalAlex RenFounding Partner at FellowsGlenn ChisholmOperating Partner at Syn Ventures Seed Management LlcPromod HaqueManaging Partner at Norwest Venture Partners
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