Michael Coates

With over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, Michael Coates has held various key roles and made significant contributions to the industry. He's served as the CISO of Twitter, head of security at Mozilla, Chairman of the Board of OWASP and has been a tech founder. Michael is currently the has been the COO and CISO at CoinList. Michael Coates' journey also includes his role as the CEO of Altitude Networks, a cloud data security company that he co-founded and guided through multiple venture fundraises, launching a successful product and the company's acquisition. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Michael Coates is an active participant in the cybersecurity startup ecosystem. He operates an angel investment VC fund and is an advisor to cybersecurity companies, dedicating his expertise to nurturing innovative solutions that address the most critical security challenges faced by businesses and individuals.