Leadership

Leadership Driving the Future of Human Trust

iVALT's leadership team combines deep expertise in cybersecurity, identity verification, enterprise infrastructure, compliance, and digital trust innovation.

Baldev Krishan, Ph.D.

Baldev Krishan

Founder & CEO

Brian Stout

Brian Stout

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Marc J. Ricker

Marc J. Ricker

EVP, Business Development & Strategy

Executive Team

Executive Leadership

Meet the executives leading iVALT's mission to establish provable human trust across digital ecosystems.

Baldev Krishan, Ph.D.

Baldev Krishan, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO

Silicon Valley veteran with 30+ years building technology companies across telecom, security, and wireless. Holds 20 patents and pioneered iVALT's mobile-centric, multi-factor authentication platform.

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Brian Stout

Brian Stout

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Product leader with a proven track record of building innovative solutions and scaling startups. At iVALT, Brian drives product strategy and execution to deliver technical excellence and market relevance.

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Marc J. Ricker

Marc J. Ricker

EVP, Business Development & Strategy

25+ years across manufacturing, media, technology, and startups. Leads business development and strategic initiatives at iVALT, focusing on market expansion, partnerships, and accelerated growth.

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Matt Salerno

Matt Salerno

Chief Technology Officer

Engineering leader known for building scalable systems and resilient technology organizations. Expertise spans cloud infrastructure, SaaS architecture, DevOps, and engineering strategy.

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Gary Potts

Gary Potts

Chief Financial Officer

Experienced CFO and trusted advisor to CEOs and investors. Deep expertise in financial planning, operational optimization, and scaling businesses. Previously CFO at Service Champions and Satmetrix.

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Ashish Goel

GM, Offshore Team

Leads iVALT's offshore operations, driving execution, delivery, and team performance. Key role in scaling development capabilities and ensuring alignment between global teams.

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Strategic Advisors

Strategic Advisors

Industry leaders and advisors guiding iVALT's vision across cybersecurity, enterprise identity, and digital transformation.

Skip Sanzeri

Skip Sanzeri

Strategic Advisor

Seasoned entrepreneur with 6 exits over 35 years. Founder of QuSecure, a leading post-quantum cybersecurity company. Author of The Quantum Design Sprint and former Forbes Technology Council member.

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Chuck Mackey

Chuck Mackey

Strategic Advisor

Cybersecurity expert specializing in governance, risk, and compliance. As a CISO advisor, leads enterprise initiatives that strengthen cybersecurity posture and translate complex security challenges into actionable strategies.

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Leroy Williams

Leroy Williams

Strategic Advisor

Forward-thinking executive with C-level experience at Faction Networks, Samsung Electronics, and Verizon. Specializes in go-to-market strategy, customer acquisition, and operational excellence.

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Roger Grimes

Roger Grimes

Strategic Advisor

Globally recognized cybersecurity expert with nearly four decades of experience. Author of 16 books and 1,500+ articles. Dedicated to improving global cybersecurity through data-driven, scientific approaches.

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Philip Niedermair

Philip Niedermair

Strategic Advisor

Global strategy leader with 35+ years across 40+ countries in corporate development and cybersecurity. Serves on the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 and chairs the TAC Technology Advancement Centre.

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John Warcaba

John Warcaba

Strategic Advisor

Seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Park Place Technologies and CloudWave, both led to successful private equity exits. 25+ years in IT Lifecycle Management, Data Center Management, and Managed Cloud Services.

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