Kevin Tian
Cofounder and CEO of Doppel Security and former Uber engineer, focused on defending against AI-enabled social engineering, impersonation, and deepfake fraud at internet scale.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 22min
When Deepfakes Steal $30M: The New Edge of Cybercrime
Kevin Tian, cofounder and CEO of Doppel Security and ex-Uber engineer, dives into the evolving landscape of AI and cybercrime. He discusses the rise of deepfake fraud, highlighting incidents where attackers stole $30M. Kevin explains the '3 V's' of social engineering: volume, velocity, and variety. He also covers the importance of simulation tools like 'vibe phishing' for training employees, and how LLMs and automation are reshaping security strategies. Ultimately, he sees social engineering as a human problem that needs innovative solutions.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 48min
#328 Kevin Tian: Exploring Doppel's AI-Native Social Engineering Defense Platform
Kevin Tian, co-founder and CEO of Doppel, former Uber and Lyft engineer focused on AI defenses. He discusses AI-driven impersonation and multi-channel social engineering. Topics include deepfake phone calls, search and AI-result poisoning, real-time mapping and takedowns, and using AI to fight AI. The conversation centers on scaling attacks and building automated defenses to protect brands and executives.
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May 15, 2024 • 23min
Security Founders Talk Shop About Generative AI
Security-startup founders Dean De Beer, Kevin Tian, and Travis McPeak discuss generative AI, AI models for security, phishing attacks, SEO poisoning, and utilizing generative AI for enhanced security practices. They highlight the importance of accuracy, repeatability, user experience, context, intent, data enrichment, and tackling alert fatigue in security operations.
Feb 19, 2026 • 36min
He pivoted at $1M ARR—then raised $120M. | Kevin Tian, Co-Founder of Doppel
Kevin Tian, co-founder of Doppel and former NFT founder turned cybersecurity CEO, explains a daring pivot from NFT products to AI-driven defenses against impersonation. He recounts selling a $5k/month pilot with no product. He discusses shifting to enterprise cyber, network-led sales, and raising a Series A from a16z during the transition.
Aug 12, 2025 • 40min
Impressive! Our AI is Approaching "One 9" of Accuracy.
Kevin Tian, co-founder and CEO of Doppel, discusses the pressing challenges of AI in cybersecurity and the rise of social engineering threats. He emphasizes the need for a security mindset shift in response to AI fraud and the limitations of traditional defenses. Tian shares insights on how to proactively dismantle deception with innovative solutions, highlighting the critical balance between AI capabilities and human oversight. The conversation navigates the evolving landscape of ad fraud, revealing the importance of adaptive strategies to tackle modern threats.
