Founder of DFend, an AI-powered cybersecurity platform protecting individuals from cybercrime, identity theft, and AI-driven threats — now live in the App Store (U.S.). Exited founder (Stitch), award-winning author (Privacy Pandemic, Foreword Reviews 2023 – Science & Technology), and global business development leader with 20 years of experience driving product innovation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion across cybersecurity, SaaS, digital identity, and digital media. Earlier in my career, I helped pioneer programmatic video at Adap.tv (acquired by AOL), scaled Collective’s video and mobile business into a top-ten platform (acquired by Zeta), and led Turn’s global emerging media growth (acquired by Amobee/Singtel) before founding Stitch, which expanded internationally and was acquired in 2023. My focus today is mission-driven: after experiencing a major cyberattack personally, I shifted to protecting consumers through technology, writing Privacy Pandemic, and ultimately building DFend. DFend combines AI, ML, and agent-based security to proactively detect threats, safeguard accounts, and protect digital identities. Highlights --> Author of Privacy Pandemic — award-winning, recognized globally for digital privacy advocacy --> Selected to Cybersecurity Ventures’ inaugural Cybersecurity Pundits list --> Proven track record as a founder, builder, and innovator across emerging technologies --> Frequent keynote speaker and commentator on cybersecurity, privacy, and digital identity Website: www.christopherasmith.com