Operant AI

When you're a startup founder, there are the obvious milestones and then there are the unexpected ones. This week, seeing our Operant AI Gatekeeper splashed across Muni buses in downtown SF was more thrilling than I could have imagined in those early days of pre-seed bootstrapping. Maybe it was my formative years watching Carry Bradshaw get splashed by her bus ad in the opening of "Sex and the City" as a sign of her having "made it" in her career, or watching some magical slogan somehow save Don Draper from an existential abyss every week on "Mad Men," but seeing our bus ads driving around downtown San Francisco this week, against the backdrop of everything we've accomplished to secure the modern world, made the gravity of what we are doing that much more tangible. Our AI Gatekeeper launch is bringing an extra layer of tangibility to securing AI just in time for #RSAC in San Francisco. If you're around in the city, keep an eye out for one of our Muni buses, and if you need to Secure your AI, give us a ring or a ping. AI Gatekeeper is so powerful and yet so simple, the best way to compare it to any other AI security solution is to try it for yourself. Meet us during RSAC for a live demo and we can set up your 7-day free trial in just a few minutes (really!). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6suxBtW or ping me directly to set up a meeting during RSAC in SF. #AIgatekeeper #secureyourai #femalefounder #womenincyber #womenintech #womentechfounders

Silicon Valley’s deep-tech startup Operant AI has launched AI Gatekeeper, a cutting-edge real-time security platform designed to safeguard live AI apps, agents, and Agentic AI workflows across complex infrastructures like Kubernetes and edge environments. “The AI we are now securing is a completely new beast,” said Vrajesh B., CEO & co-founder, highlighting the urgency for next-gen AI security. With autonomous agents on the rise and concerns like rogue behaviour, data leakage, and model poisoning becoming real threats, AI Gatekeeper steps in with trust scoring, agent access control, and threat blocking for Model Context Protocols. The platform supports LLMs, large data systems, and non-human identities—offering advanced runtime protection for modern AI stacks. India Expansion & $13.5M Funding Boost Backed by $13.5M in Series A funding from Felicis and Sinewave, Operant AI has officially entered India’s fast-growing AI space, targeting fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software sectors. The move also aligns with the ‘Make in India’ vision, as the company aims to deliver AI-native security solutions tailored for Indian enterprises ready to scale responsibly. Priyanka Tembey. | Ashley Roof.

Today we are thrilled to announce AI Gatekeeper™, Operant's powerful new 3D AI security solution that fundamentally changes how secure and fast you can build AI apps and Agentic AI worklows. AI Gatekeeper makes secure-by-default AI an achievable reality without heavy lifting or extra resources, so that security can fuel AI development instead of holding it back. With a single line of code, you can actively protect all of your live AI applications, agents and Agentic AI workflows everywhere your AI is deployed — beyond Kubernetes to private cloud, hybrid cloud, and edge environments. We are proud that AI Gatekeeper™ goes beyond Operant’s existing 3D Defense capabilities, offering industry-first protections against rogue agents—including agentic access controls, trust scoring,  and runtime threat blocking for Model Context Protocols (MCPs) and Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Learn more and try AI Gatekeeper for yourself with a 7-day free trial: https://lnkd.in/gryRh2K3 #AISecurity #SecureAI #CyberAI #ResponsibleAI #SecureLLMs #SecureAgents #SecureMCP #Cybersecurity #AIGatekeeper

Latest article is live, diving into Cloud Application Detection & Response (CADR) with examples of why it matters. I appreciated a reddit comment about my last article on CADR, saying it read like a fever dream, and I get why that might be how it sounds. But in this article I wanted to use some real world attacks to show how modern attacks span every layer of an environment, and how existing tools are already helping with it. Now that I've seen some early examples of these capabilities, there's no doubt in my mind that this is the missing sauce to turn CDR into a reality! Article is here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7Xsg3vN

We’re proud to share that Operant AI has been recognized in Gartner’s latest report on securing #Agentic AI: How to Secure Custom-Built AI Agents. This acknowledgment reinforces our commitment to securing the future of AI. As AI agents introduce new and complex risks, Operant is leading the way with real-time defenses purpose-built to secure agentic behavior at runtime. We're helping organizations stay ahead of threats while enabling secure AI innovation at scale. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gSnjtaK9 See for yourself how simple and powerful the Operant platform is for securing your AI agents with a 7-day free trial available for all qualified customers: https://lnkd.in/g9TWyjXj #AISecurity #RuntimeAIDefense #SecureAI #AITrust #ResponsibleAI #Cybersecurity #AgenticAI

🚨 Silicon Valley's Operant AI enters Indian market to secure AI systems in real-time. The cybersecurity AI startup is bringing its Runtime AI Application Defense Platform to safeguard AI systems from threats like prompt injection, rogue agents, and data poisoning. With AI adoption soaring in fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software, Operant AI aims to engage with industry leaders in Bengaluru, Pune, and Ahmedabad, while expanding recruitment in Hyderabad and Delhi. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dASbshi7 By Bhuvana Kamath #Cybersecurity #AI #OperantAI #TechSecurity #IndiaTech #AIInnovation

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for our AI & Security Leadership dinner in Pune! Another evening of fantastic conversations, with the added bonus of all three Operant founders coming together across the world in Priyanka's native city to share thoughts about the cutting edge of AI innovation from Silicon Valley to India. Cheers to continued conversations! Vrajesh B. Priyanka Tembey Ashley Roof Mooshir Vahanvati Nupoora Udas Saurabh Sule Nikhil Mittal Devawrat Bhave Bhavesh S. Swanand Kulkarni

Check out our CEO, Vrajesh on CNBC-TV18 Startup Street last night, discussing the groundbreaking capabilities we're bringing to AI Security! #CNBC #AI #Security

Silicon Valley-based Operant AI, a leading AI cybersecurity startup, has officially launched its operations in India to address the growing demand for real-time AI security solutions. Backed by $13.5 million in Series A funding from Felicis and SineWave Ventures, the company offers its cutting-edge 3D Runtime Defense Platform to protect AI systems from sophisticated cyber threats like prompt injection, rogue agents, and data exfiltration. Co-founded by Ashley Roof, Vrajesh B., and Priyanka Tembey, Operant AI aims to support India’s expanding AI ecosystem across sectors such as fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software. With a focus on major hubs like Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR, the company plans to establish strong local partnerships and ensure businesses stay secure while scaling AI applications. Their in-line auto-redaction feature further safeguards sensitive data, making compliance seamless for regulated industries. As part of its expansion, Operant AI is actively hiring AI security, cloud infrastructure, and GTM professionals to drive growth and innovation. By aligning with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the company is committed to empowering Indian enterprises with AI-native security. Ready to join a cybersecurity revolution? Apply now and be a part of Operant AI’s journey to make AI safe and secure!

Human X? More like Human YES! 🎉 Agentic AI was the word on everyone's lips – the energy was absolutely contagious. It's crystal clear that #securing #AI is top of mind, and the discussions were seriously insightful (my brain is still buzzing!). Beyond the sessions, the real party was in the connections. Chatting with peers, swapping ideas, and getting the scoop on all the cool stuff happening in the industry was pure gold. Even got to hang with the masterminds behind Synthesia and ElevenLabs! I'm leaving with a sky-high level of optimism and a mile-long to-do list. The future is BRIGHT for AI, and I'm so pumped to be part of the ride. #HumanX #AgenticAI #AISecurity #TechNetworking #FutureIsBright #AIFun Thanks to all my new connections I know the world of #AI is a better place because of you all. Marianna Bonanome Matthew Gee João Graça Mani Iyer Victor Riparbelli Deanna Emeny 💎 Stephan Kletzl Christian Pecora Joshua Geist Aaron McReynolds Justin E. Murphy Dan Zheng Tam Le Maddy Mullins James Eaton Joseph Yoo Alex Moore Carolin Steurer Dan Adamson Michelle Julia N. Quinn Favret Stephen Schmidt Operant AI Ashley Roof Vrajesh B. Priyanka Tembey @