Cohort 1
Kelly Byrd
- Exits:
- 1
- Based in:
- Other California
- Companies founded:
- 1
- Venture-backed:
- 1
- Operating since:
- 1996
- Education:
- Some college
Expertise EngineerVolunteerHacker/VibecoderProduct
Co-founder of Redcoat AI, a cybersecurity company defending against AI-powered social engineering attacks, which emerged from stealth in 2024 with $4.24M led by Pear VC. Brings 20+ years of engineering experience, with prior senior engineering roles at Prove, Proofpoint, and VMware.


