Amar Kanagaraj

Amar Kanagaraj

GPTGuardGPTGuard
Founder & CEO at Protecto
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About

I'm a second-time entrepreneur. I enjoy building products. As a co-founder and CMO, I scaled my previous startup to $8M ARR. My journey began as a developer at Sun Microsystems and then led product management for Microsoft Search & AI. I have an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and an MS in Computer Science from LSU.

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Maker History

  • Protecto SaaS
    Protecto SaaSAdd PII Detection & Masking to Your AI Stack in 2 Hours
    Dec 2025
  • GPTGuard
    GPTGuardKeep your ChatGPT Conversations Secure and Private
    Jan 2024
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    Joined Product HuntJanuary 11th, 2024

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Michael Moore•

2yr ago

Ever thought about the ethical dilemmas in AI and how they impact online security?

As AI algorithms shape the future of cybersecurity, questions about privacy, bias, and accountability come to the forefront. How can we strike the right balance, ensuring AI enhances online security without infringing on our privacy rights?
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