Michael Matias

Co-founder & CEO at Clarity

Michael Matias is a prominent entrepreneur and investor in the technology sector, currently serving as CEO and Co-Founder of Clarity, a leader in cybersecurity focused on deepfakes and social engineering. As a Curious Scientist at The Matias Experiment since 2020, Michael has hosted extensive conversations with over 1,000 innovators and contributed significantly to leading journals. In addition, Michael co-founded Zoé, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering solutions for global challenges through collaboration, and is an angel investor through Matias Ventures, concentrating on impactful deep-tech startups. Michael also holds board member roles with Tech2Peace and advisory positions with Make-A-Wish Israel, highlighting a commitment to social causes. Michael's previous experiences include venture fellowships and partner roles with various investment firms, contributing to strategic developments in the field of technology and venture capital. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Stanford University, further reinforcing a strong academic foundation in the tech industry.

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Palo Alto, United States

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Clarity

Clarity is an AI cybersecurity startup that protects against deepfakes and new social engineering and phishing attack vectors accelerated by the rapid adoption of Generative AI. Its patent-pending technology detects AI manipulations in videos, images, and audio and authenticates media with encrypted watermarking. Clarity's AI DeepFake Firewall integrates into new and existing workflows. It enables publishers and intelligence agencies to verify sensitive media, financial institutions to prevent fraud, and enterprises to filter manipulated media and create an AI-safe media environment. Founded by AI and Cyber experts from 8200, Stanford, and Israel’s National Security Council, it is advised and backed by global leaders in the AI and cyber industries.


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