Leadership
iVALT's leadership team combines deep expertise in cybersecurity, identity verification, enterprise infrastructure, compliance, and digital trust innovation.
Baldev Krishan
Founder & CEO
Brian Stout
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Marc J. Ricker
EVP, Business Development & Strategy
Executive Team
Meet the executives leading iVALT's mission to establish provable human trust across digital ecosystems.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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