Why we started Knit.AI

Founded by industry veterans PJ Kirner and Matthew Glenn, who bring decades of experience in software and hardware development, product management, technical support, and IT operations. Their experience inspired long conversations into the challenges facing modern IT environments.

After years of building and implementing enterprise solutions alongside IT teams, one truth became clear: IT and Security teams are the unsung heroes of modern enterprises, balancing innovation with stability under increasingly complex demands.

The art of modern IT lies not in building from scratch, but in the delicate balance of evolution. IT leaders must seamlessly weave new technologies into existing systems while maintaining uninterrupted operations.

This insight sparked the creation of Knit.ai, with a clear mission: empower IT and Security Engineering teams through data-driven vendor analysis. Across your entire technology stack, Knit.ai brings clarity and efficiency to vendor interactions.

Through enhanced visibility and performance metrics, IT teams can maximize the value of their technology investments. The result: empowered teams focused on innovation and strategic initiatives.

Leadership

Knit.ai was founded by industry veterans PJ Kirner and Matthew Glenn, who have built successful IT and Security products for over 30 years. They bring unique expertise in software and hardware development, product management, and technical support. Throughout their careers, they have created transformative technology that has empowered IT and security professionals.

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PJ Kirner, CTO & Co-Founder

As chief technology officer and co-founder, PJ is responsible for Knit.ai’s technology vision and platform architecture. PJ has 20 years of experience in engineering, with a focus on addressing the complexities of data centers. Prior to Knit.ai, PJ was Co-founder and CTO of Illumio, the leader in Microsegmentation. He also held several roles at Juniper Networks, including distinguished engineer focused on advancing Juniper’s network security and layer 4-7 services plane. PJ graduated with honors from Cornell University.

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Matthew Glenn, CEO & Co-Founder

As CEO and Co-Founder, Matt is responsible for day-to-day company operations and product strategy. Prior to Knit.ai Matt was Chief Product Officer at Reach, a pioneer in wireless power transmission. Before that he was senior vice president of Product Management at Illumio where he ran their product lines and product strategy. Before Illumio he was vice president of Product Management for the Network Security business unit at McAfee, supporting its Firewall, Intrusion Detection System, Email Security, Web Security, Data Loss and Prevention, and Identity product lines. Before McAfee, Matt ran product management for Airespace, a pioneering Wifi startup that was sold to Cisco Systems.

Board of Directors
Alan Cohen
General Partner, DCVC
PJ Kirner
Co-founder and CTO
Matthew Glenn
Co-founder and CEO

Investors

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DCVC

DCVC is deep tech venture capital. It always has been. Over more than a dozen years, we’ve backed brilliant entre­pre­neurs using compu­ta­tional approaches to solve trillion-dollar problems in the real world across a broad set of industries, especially those that haven’t seen material progress in decades. 
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Shield Capital

Shield Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies building technologies that matter in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space. SHIELD’s veteran team of founders, investors, and national security leaders is mission-focused in support of entrepreneurs addressing the convergence of commercial technology and national security. Mission Matters at SHIELD.