Antoine Carossio
About Antoine Carossio
Antoine Carossio is a cofounder and CTO at DEIMOS and Escape, with a background in machine learning, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. He has held various roles in notable companies and institutions, contributing to projects in application security and participating in significant investments.
Current Role at Escape
Antoine Carossio serves as the Cofounder and CTO at Escape, a role he has held since 2020. Based in San Francisco, California, he leads the product vision and development, focusing on enhancing application security for developers. His work aims to make security appealing and scalable, addressing the growing needs of the tech industry.
Professional Experience
Antoine Carossio has a diverse professional background in technology and cybersecurity. He worked at DEIMOS as a Partner since 2022, contributing to investment activities in various startups. His previous roles include Machine Learning Researcher at Apple, Penetration Tester at PM SCADA Cyber Defense, and Blockchain Developer at EY. He also served as a Data Scientist for the French Ministry for Armed Forces and held positions at Y Combinator and STATION F.
Educational Background
Antoine Carossio has a strong educational foundation in entrepreneurship, computer science, and military training. He earned a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MSc in Computer Science from École Polytechnique. Additionally, he studied Business Administration at HEC Paris and completed military training at Académie militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan.
Contributions to Cybersecurity
Antoine Carossio has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. His experience as a penetration tester involved securing critical infrastructure systems. He has also shared his expertise at conferences, focusing on topics such as Attack Surface Management and Business Logic Security Testing. His role as a Machine Learning Researcher at Apple further integrated cybersecurity with algorithmic projects.
Investment Activities at DEIMOS
As a Partner at DEIMOS, Antoine Carossio has been involved in investment activities, participating in funding rounds for various companies. Notable investments include Series B for Sorare, Series A for Wethenew, and Seed for Mazarine Paris. His involvement reflects a commitment to supporting innovative startups in the tech sector.