Ken Carnesi
About Ken Carnesi
Ken Carnesi - Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Ken Carnesi is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of DNSFilter, a company he established in October 2015. As the CEO, Carnesi leads the company’s strategic direction and oversees its operations. His leadership has been instrumental in the company's growth and success.
Founder of DNSFilter
Ken Carnesi founded DNSFilter in October 2015 with the motivation to address and improve upon existing DNS security solutions. The dissatisfaction with the available options in the market drove him to create a DNS filtering service that focuses on robust threat blocking, ease of use, and exceptional customer service.
Acquisitions by Ken Carnesi
Under Ken Carnesi's leadership, DNSFilter has made strategic acquisitions to enhance its service offerings. In 2018, the company acquired Webshrinker, and in 2022, it acquired Guardian. These acquisitions have strengthened DNSFilter’s capabilities in DNS security solutions.
Series A Funding for DNSFilter
Ken Carnesi successfully led DNSFilter through significant funding rounds to support the company’s growth. In 2021, DNSFilter raised $33.5 million in Series A funding. This was followed by an additional $15 million in Series A Extension in 2023. These funds have been instrumental in furthering the company’s objectives and expanding its services.
Ken Carnesi's Vision for DNSFilter
Ken Carnesi's vision for DNSFilter is to build the best DNS filter on the market. His goal is to create a product that not only effectively blocks threats but is also user-friendly and backed by world-class customer service. This vision drives the continuous improvement and innovation within the company.