Seth Blank
About Seth Blank
Seth Blank serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Valimail, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in technology leadership and email security, holding various roles at Valimail and contributing to industry standards through his involvement with the Internet Engineering Task Force.
Work at Valimail
Seth Blank currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Valimail, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Product Officer from 2021 to 2022 and briefly served as the Vice President of Product for four months in 2021. His work at Valimail has focused on advancing email authentication and security technologies. He has also held various positions within the company, including Vice President of Standards and New Technologies and Director of Industry Initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Seth Blank studied Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematics at the University of Michigan from 2000 to 2002. He also attended Stuyvesant High School, where he focused on Computer Science, English, and Mathematics from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and product development, particularly in the fields of email security and data integration.
Background
Seth Blank has an extensive background in technology and product management. He founded and served as CEO of DBIX Corporation and YourTrove, which was later acquired by Live Nation. He has held senior roles at Live Nation Entertainment, including Senior Director of Platform, Data, and Partnerships at Live Nation Labs. His experience includes managing IT infrastructure for financial services and consulting for startups like WordPress and JustinTV.
Achievements
Seth Blank has contributed significantly to the field of email authentication as the Co-Chair of the DMARC Working Group at the Internet Engineering Task Force since 2020. He has been involved in discussions regarding new email authentication requirements by major companies like Google and Yahoo. Additionally, he has led engineering teams at Live Nation Labs, where he coordinated the development of customer-facing products and spearheaded recruitment efforts for senior engineers.
Consulting and Leadership Roles
Seth Blank is the President of Blank Slate Consulting, Inc., a position he has held since 2007. His consulting work includes advising on scaling and architecture for various startups. He has also chaired the AuthIndicators Working Group, advocating for strong email authentication practices and emphasizing the importance of vigilance against phishing scams.