Securing Digital Trust

Combatting Deepfakes Protecting Authenticity in the AI Era

Born at MIT and backed by its Venture Mentoring Service, Neural Defend delivers state-of-the-art deepfake detection to protect people and organizations—ensuring trust in a rapidly evolving digital world.

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Meet the Visionaries Driving Neural Defend

Our diverse team, united by a passion for securing digital authenticity and fighting complex AI challenges.

Piyush Verma

Piyush Verma

Co-founder & CEO
Siva Shankar

Siva Shankar

Co-founder & CTO
Sumit Singh

Sumit Singh

Co-founder & CDO

Our Esteemed Technical Advisors

Guidance from leading AI experts and industry specialists, shaping our technological edge.

Manaswi Mishra

Manaswi Mishra

PhD in AI - MIT Media Lab
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Kapil Vaidya

Kapil Vaidya

Applied Scientist, PhD in AI/ML - MIT CSAIL
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MIT VMS Mentors: Our Strategic Allies

Esteemed experts whose insights and mentorship are vital to advancing our mission and growth.

Jeff Lindholm

Jeff Lindholm

CRO at Lookout
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Hikyu Lee

Hikyu Lee

Mentor
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Paul Buta

Paul Buta

Adjunct Professor
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Robert Gottlieb

Robert Gottlieb

Co-founder, Managing Director
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Our Driving Principles

Our Core Values: Driving Lasting Impact

These principles define our mission and shape every action we take.

People-Centric Security

We prioritize safety, privacy, and well-being. Our deepfake detection empowers users to navigate the digital landscape with confidence, preventing malicious use of synthetic media.

Relentless Innovation

We constantly evolve our technology, leveraging advanced AI and real-time analysis. Our commitment ensures we stay ahead in the fight against deepfakes, adapting to emerging threats.

Mission-Driven Impact

With deepfake fraud projected to cost $10.5 trillion globally by 2025, our mission is to foster a transparent and trustworthy digital world, protecting institutions and individuals from pervasive threats.