Entrepreneur fireside chat with Max Corbridge

From Jersey to ethical hacking and AI security. Max Corbridge shares his journey breaking systems and launching an AI start-up.

What does it take to raise capital for a deep‑tech AI security startup in one of the world’s most competitive ecosystems?

Join us for a fireside chat with Max Corbridge, ethical hacker turned VC‑backed AI security founder, who has just closed his pre‑seed round in San Francisco and is now preparing for his seed raise this summer.

Max’s journey is anything but typical. After leaving Jersey and studying languages, he taught himself cyber security from scratch, breaking into the industry within months. Before founding Secure Agentics, Max spent years working in fast‑paced London consultancies, delivering penetration testing and red teaming engagements for some of the world’s largest blue‑chip and software companies.

With a long‑standing interest in AI and AI security, Max has now turned that offensive security mindset toward the next frontier: securing AI agents. His startup, Secure Agentics, provides real‑time security monitoring and control for AI agents, enabling organisations to safely deploy agentic systems with confidence.

In this session, Max will share:

• How he turned deep technical expertise and original research into an investable startup story
• What VCs actually look for when backing AI and security companies
• How to balance product and fundraising at the same time
• Lessons learned raising capital in San Francisco’s hyper‑competitive ecosystem
• The founder mindset needed to succeed

A rare chance to hear from a Jersey‑grown founder building and fundraising internationally, sharing real, practical lessons mid‑journey.

Perfect for: startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, operators, and anyone curious about fundraising for AI, cyber security, or deep‑tech ventures.