AI-Driven Security: HiveWatch's New Leadership

HiveWatch, a platform integrating artificial intelligence into physical security solutions, has announced the appointment of James Segil to its board of directors.

This development occurs as the company is poised to expand following a successful $33 million Series B funding round, spearheaded by Anthos Capital alongside contributors Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital, and existing investors.

Segil's Strategic Influence

The inclusion of Segil on the board provides HiveWatch with the expertise of a leader known for transforming the physical security landscape by incorporating smartphones as security credentials.

His extensive experience in enterprise sales, partner networks, and market strategies is expected to drive HiveWatch's post-investment expansion efforts.

Career Background

Segil, a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader, boasts a history of establishing and scaling ventures

Segil, a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader, boasts a history of establishing and scaling ventures in sectors such as access control, security, and enterprise infrastructure. Recently, he held the position of President and Co-Founder at Openpath Security, a provider of advanced physical access control solutions that was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2021.

During his time at Motorola, Segil was instrumental in overseeing marketing and inside sales for the Video Security & Access Control division, promoting global growth and product integration.

Successful Ventures

Before his tenure at Openpath, Segil was involved in founding and leading several tech companies to successful acquisitions, including EdgeCast Networks (acquired by Verizon), KnowledgeBase Solutions (acquired by Talisma), and Virtualis Systems (acquired by Allegiance Telecom).

Reflecting on his new role, Segil remarked, "Physical security is at an inflection point, and HiveWatch is at the forefront of defining what the modern GSOC should look like." He expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with HiveWatch's leadership, including Ryan, Jordan, and the board, as the company embarks on its next growth phase.

HiveWatch's Integrated Security Solutions

HiveWatch amalgamates previously isolated security components—such as video, access control

At its core, HiveWatch amalgamates previously isolated security components—such as video, access control, alarms, sensors, and threat intelligence—into a unified dashboard. This platform is driven by the company’s AI Operator, designed to understand each client's environment, thereby minimizing false alarms and improving incident response efficiency.

HiveWatch's technology is widespread, safeguarding assets worldwide, with approximately 95% of Americans engaging with products or services protected by its solutions.

Meeting Enterprise Demands

"James has built category-defining companies across multiple verticals, and we welcome his valuable insights as we enter our next phase of growth," stated Ryan Schonfeld, Co-Founder & CEO of HiveWatch.

Schonfeld views Segil's proven track record in scaling organizations as crucial for meeting the growing demands of complex global enterprises to ensure the security of their personnel and operations.

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HiveWatch, the AI-driven physical security platform, announced it has appointed James Segil to its board of directors. Segil joins at a pivotal moment for the company following its recent $33 million Series B funding round, led by Anthos Capital with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital, and existing investors.

Segil’s addition to the board brings invaluable strategic guidance from someone who disrupted a major physical security category – turning smartphones into security credentials. His hands-on experience in enterprise sales, partner ecosystems, and go-to-market execution will be instrumental in accelerating HiveWatch’s growth post-raise.

Prior roles of Segil

Segil is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive with a long track record of building and scaling companies across access control, security, and enterprise infrastructure.

Most recently, he served as President and Co-Founder of Openpath Security, a next-generation physical access control provider acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2021. At Motorola Solutions, Segil led marketing and inside sales for the Video Security & Access Control division, helping the organization expand its global footprint and product adoption.

next phase of growth

Prior to Openpath, Segil co-founded and led multiple technology companies to successful exits, including EdgeCast Networks (acquired by Verizon), KnowledgeBase Solutions (acquired by Talisma), and Virtualis Systems (acquired by Allegiance Telecom).

“Physical security is at an inflection point, and HiveWatch is at the forefront of defining what the modern GSOC should look like,” said Segil. “The team has built a platform that solves real-world problems for some of the world’s largest organizations. I’m excited to partner with Ryan, Jordan, and the HiveWatch board as the company accelerates into its next phase of growth.”

HiveWatch's disconnected security tools

HiveWatch brings together previously disconnected security tools - video, access control, alarms, sensors, threat intelligence, and more - into a single dashboard that fuels a streamlined security program. At the core is the company’s AI Operator, which learns each customer’s environment and dramatically reduces false alarms while accelerating incident response.

HiveWatch protects assets across every continent, and an estimated 95% of Americans interact with a product, service, or brand protected by the company’s technology.

Most complex enterprises

“James has built category-defining companies across multiple verticals, and we welcome his valuable insights as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Ryan Schonfeld, Co-Founder & CEO of HiveWatch.

“His track record scaling organizations will help us meet rising demand from many of the world’s most complex enterprises to protect their people and operations.”

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