Hi, I'm Aaron Walls - Mentor at Techstars
I'm passionate about building the future of secure AI, pioneering offensive cybersecurity strategies for autonomous agents. I thrive in fast-paced startup environments where innovation meets critical real-world challenges, driving growth and leading impactful ventures.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led BEERMKR as CEO, driving product development and market growth.
Co-founding ZioSec to develop offensive cybersecurity for AI agents.
Can help others by providing expertise in startup leadership and AI security.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Leadership
Gained early experience in entrepreneurship and innovation at Cornell University, building a strong academic and practical foundation.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Academia
✦ Innovation
Startup CEO & Growth
Led BEERMKR as CEO, navigating product development, market entry, and operational scaling for a consumer product.
✦ CEO
✦ Product Management
✦ Market Growth
AI Security Focus
Currently co-founding ZioSec to address emerging cybersecurity threats posed by AI agents, defining a new paradigm in digital defense.
✦ Cybersecurity
✦ AI
✦ Startup Founder
Mentorship & Education
Actively mentoring startups at Techstars and lecturing at Cornell, sharing expertise to cultivate the next wave of entrepreneurs.
✦ Mentoring
✦ Education
✦ Venture Capital
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Security Pioneer
Securing the future of AI agents
✦ Developing novel offensive security strategies for LLM agents.
✦ Addressing the unique vulnerabilities of AI-driven systems.
✦ Building the next generation of cybersecurity for automated decision-making.
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
From concept to market success
✦ Proven track record in CEO and leadership roles.
✦ Expertise in fundraising, product management, and market fit.
✦ Mentoring emerging tech startups through Techstars and Cornell.
Entrepreneurial Educator
Nurturing future innovators
✦ Lecturing and mentoring at Cornell University's Entrepreneurship Institute.
✦ Guiding startups through complex growth and innovation challenges.
✦ Fostering a culture of learning and practical application in business.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators in AI and cybersecurity.
✦ Exploring potential collaborations for ZioSec's offensive security solutions.
✦ Discovering emerging trends and technologies in secure AI development.
I can help with
✦ Providing strategic guidance on building and scaling tech startups.
✦ Offering insights into offensive cybersecurity for AI agents.
✦ Mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs on product-market fit and fundraising.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential partners for AI security integrations.
✦ Connecting with early adopters of AI agent security solutions.
✦ Gaining insights into the evolving regulatory landscape for AI.