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About
Rich Smith is Vice President of Research and Development at Mindgard, with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and R&D leadership. He previously served as Chief Security Officer at Crash Override, where he developed a global security strategy and established security practices during the company's early growth stages. His work covers security engineering, digital identity, generative AI, and vulnerability discovery and remediation.
Offensive Security Lead at Mindgard
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Experience
- MindgardVP, Research And Developmentcurrent2025 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Crash OverrideChief Security Officer2023 — 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
- SuperlunarChief Technology Officer / Co-Founder2022 — 2023New York City Metropolitan Area
- GeminiHead of Gemini Labs2020 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- SyndisStrategic Advisor, Board Member2013 — 2021Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland
- SyndisStrategic Advisor - Adversary.io2018 — 2020Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland
- SyndisChief Executive Officer / Co-Founder2012 — 2013Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland
- Bison Trails (Acquired by Coinbase)Cyber Security Advisor2019 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
- CiscoSenior Director, Duo Labs2018 — 2020Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Duo SecurityHead of Duo Labs2016 — 2018Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- EtsyDirector of Security2013 — 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
- Kyrus TechHead of Offensive Services2011 — 2013Sterling, Virginia, United States
- Morgan StanleyVice President2010 — 2011New York City Metropolitan Area
- Immunity, IncSenior Researcher & Principal Consultant2008 — 2010Miami Beach, Florida, United States
- HPMaster Researcher2003 — 2008City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- BAE Systems Digital IntelligenceSummer Intern2002Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Info SecRed Teaming1Cyber Security RiskInformation Security ManagementResearch and Development (R&D)Research SkillsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Security OperationsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)CybersecurityInformation SecurityApplication Security
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Cloud SecurityNetwork SecurityIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Access ControlCorporate SecurityPhysical SecurityPenetration TestingInvestigationBlockchainEthereumDecentralized Applications (DApps)From Rich's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rich Smith?
- Rich Smith is Vice President of Research and Development at Mindgard, with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and R&D leadership. He previously served as Chief Security Officer at Crash Override, where he developed a global security strategy and established security practices during the company's early growth stages. His work covers security engineering, digital identity, generative AI, and vulnerability discovery and remediation.
- Where does Rich Smith work?
- Rich Smith is Offensive Security Lead at Mindgard.
- Where did Rich Smith go to school?
- Rich Smith studied at Royal Holloway, University of London (Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance); University of Exeter (Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry).
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Also attended Royal Holloway, University of London84
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Also attended University of Exeter194
Alexandra FarmerFund Accountant at NorthzoneElsa Backdahl NordenfalkSenior Director of Capital Formation at Pantera CapitalGiles Johnstone-ScottInvestor at MedicxiHector MasonGeneral Partner at Episode1Stephen ChandlerManaging Partner at Notion CapitalBethan AndrewFinance Manager at Notion Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Syndis1
Also worked at Cisco711
Peter FentonGeneral Partner at BenchmarkCyan BanisterCo-founder & General Partner at Long Journey VenturesAdamAdvisor at Clear VenturesHowardAdvisor at Clear VenturesWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneClay RobbinsForward Deployed Partner at Slow Ventures
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Also worked at Duo Security11
Dug SongFounder, Duo Security at Decibel PartnersJon OberheideFounder, Duo Security at Decibel PartnersRuoting SunOperating Partner at Runtime VenturesRob WardCo-Founder and Partner at Meritech Capital PartnersLorrie NorringtonOperating Partner at Lead Edge CapitalNicolas BrussonBlaBlaCar co-founder and CEO; engineer-turned-operator, former venture capitalist and documented technology angel.
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Also worked at Morgan Stanley1,712
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalDavid VélezFounder & CEO of NubankJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis Ventures
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