The VCs' View on Cybersecurity in the AI Era panel, moderated by David Colombo, unpacked how capital flows into AI-native security and which types of infrastructure are still underserved.
Panelists:
Malika Aubakirova (Partner, a16z)
Chenxi Wang (Managing General Partner, Rain Capital)
David Hahn (Partner, Ballistic Ventures)
James Green (Partner, CRV)
Shreya Shekhar (Partner, Greylock)
Building the Future of AI Security & Resilience panel moderated by Feyza Haskaraman (Principal, Menlo Ventures), this panel went deep into technical strategy and startup challenges. From model-level defense to real-time observability in agentic workflows, panelists revealed what's working and what's not.
Startup Showcase: Six Startups Defining AI-Native Cyber DefenseA rapid-fire showcase spotlighted the next wave of security innovation tools built from the ground up for LLMs, agents, and adversarial environments.
Straiker AI- Ankur Shah unveiled real-time threat detection for AI-native applications.
Lakera- David Haber demonstrated scalable defenses against model exploitation.
Zania AI - Aidan Collins introduced agentic security tooling designed for continuous learning environments.
Cyera - Adam DeGraff showcased enterprise-ready data protection for AI-integrated cloud systems.
Pangea - Oliver Friedrichs showcased workforce AI tool usage and AI activity within applications.
Tinfoil- Tanya Verma closed with a vision for lightweight, developer-first LLM security primitives.
As with every AI Insiders gathering curated by Merve Isler, the experience blended substance with style. This time, the evening unfolded to the sound of live jazz, following past salons that featured AI-generated piano performances. Guests enjoyed bites and carefully selected wines, adding to the ambiance of thoughtful conversation and connection. The night closed with high-trust, no-agenda networking among operators, security architects, investors, and researchers. Many discussions extended well beyond closing, sparking collaborations that Marvelous and its founder Isler will continue nurturing through future AI Insiders salons across verticals like Healthcare & Biotech, Fintech, Robotics & Automation, and culminating in the H1 of 2026 flagship summit.
About MarvelousMarvelous is an AI-powered operating system for in-person event automation and a real-time collaboration AI community platform. Built for teams who activate physical spaces with digital efficiency, Marvelous enables users to launch and manage live experiences through agentic workflows that automate vendor matching, budgeting, logistics, and post-event analytics. The platform is headquartered in San Francisco and supports high-frequency event execution across experiential marketing, founder communities, and enterprise innovation programs. Founded by Merve Isler, a former Google community strategist, Marvelous powers scalable, on-demand coordination for IRL activations. Learn more at themarvelo.us.
About AI InsidersAI Insiders is a verticalized series of events and private founder network for AI professionals and researchers. Organized by Marvelous, each gathering convenes 150 pre-vetted participants working across core AI sectors, including cybersecurity, fintech, robotics, enterprise SaaS, synthetic media, and healthcare AI. The series is designed to surface zero-day intelligence, facilitate startup-investor deal flow, and support domain-specific collaboration across the broader San Francisco AI ecosystem. The 2026 roadmap includes a 1,500-person flagship conference focused on the evolving AI toolchain, agent infrastructure, and applied research community. Request access at themarvelo.us/ai.
Merve IslerMarvelousmerve@themarvelo.ushttps://themarvelo.us/
SOURCE: Marvelous
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