Natalie Kilber is the CEO of Haste, a stealth startup securing the future of compute. She brings more than 16+ years of experience spanning research, industrial control systems, cloud, and technology sectors, with a focus on emergent technologies, product development, and threat hunting.
Before founding Haste, Natalie held roles at HARMAN, Microsoft, Siemens Energy, MHP – A Porsche Company, and several startups. She also serves as an external evaluator for EU research funding programs covering quantum, AI, and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at international conferences.
Natalie studied physics and computer science at the University of Stuttgart and quantum physics at Cardiff University, and holds a BA from Hult International Business School. She holds multiple industry certifications, including GCFA, CAISP (Certified AI Security Practitioner), Microsoft certifications, and speaks nine languages. Outside of work, she enjoys electric skateboarding, fast cars, cross-country jumping, and anything that involves a little adrenaline.
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