Ely Kahn
About Ely Kahn
Ely Kahn is the VP of Product Management for Cloud Security, AI/ML, and Core Platform at SentinelOne and a seed investor in multiple security startups. He co-founded Sqrrl, served as Director of Cybersecurity at the White House, and created AWS Security Hub.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Ely Kahn holds multiple strategic positions across various companies. He is the VP of Product Management for Cloud Security, AI/ML, and Core Platform at SentinelOne in New York. Additionally, he serves as a Seed Investor for numerous companies including Nullify in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lasso Security and Opus Security in Tel Aviv District, Israel, Kivera in New York City Metropolitan Area, Strivacity in Herndon, Virginia, ArmorCode Inc. and Resourcely.io in San Francisco Bay Area, FireTail.io in McLean, Virginia, and BalkanID in Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Ely Kahn has a robust educational background with degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School, studying from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he completed a BA in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University, studying from 1997 to 2001. His academic training has laid a strong foundation for his roles in cybersecurity, product management, and investment.
Career in Cybersecurity
Ely Kahn co-founded Sqrrl, a cybersecurity company that was later acquired by AWS. During his career, he served as the Director of Cybersecurity at the White House, showcasing his leadership in national security. At AWS, he created the AWS Security Hub, a service that provides a comprehensive view of high-priority security alerts and compliance status across AWS accounts. These roles underline his significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity.
Product Management Leadership
In his role at SentinelOne as VP of Product Management for Cloud Security, AI/ML, and Core Platform, Ely Kahn plays a critical role in shaping the company's product management strategy. His extensive experience in product management is evident from his past positions including VP of Products for Toluna, and Chief Technology Officer at Carambola. His leadership continues to drive innovation and development in the areas of cloud security and AI/ML.
Advisory Roles
Ely Kahn advises several companies in the security and tech sectors. These include Javelin Networks, SecuredTouch, and Cycognito in the security domain, as well as Imubit, a deep-learning analytics company. His advisory roles allow him to leverage his extensive expertise and experience to guide these companies towards achieving their goals.