Dan Lorenc
Dan Lorenc is the Founder and CEO of Chainguard, a startup focused on software supply chain security. He has expertise in developer infrastructure, tooling, and open source, and previously worked as a software engineer at Google.
Chainguard Raises $280M from General Catalyst Six Months After $356M Series D, Valued at $3.5B
Seattle-based cybersecurity startup Chainguard secured $280 million in new financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, six months after raising $356 million in a Series D round, bringing its total funding to $892 million and valuation to $3.5 billion. The company, which helps secure open source software supply chains and serves over 200 customers, grew its annual recurring revenue to $40 million in fiscal year 2025.
OpenAI Acquires Seattle Startup Statsig for $1.1 Billion Amid Its Unique Five-Day In-Office Work Policy
Seattle-area startup Statsig, acquired by OpenAI for $1.1 billion, mandates five-day-a-week in-office work, contrasting with common hybrid models. CEO Vijaye Raji credits this policy for fostering strong collaboration, faster decision-making, and a high-performing culture.
Chainguard, $3.5B Cybersecurity Startup with 350+ Employees, Operates Fully Remotely Without Offices
Chainguard, a $3.5 billion cybersecurity startup with over 350 employees, operates fully remotely without any physical offices, leveraging biannual retreats and regular virtual meetings to build team cohesion. CEO Dan Lorenc highlights that this remote model enables access to niche talent across various locations, supported by employee stipends for remote work expenses.
Organizations
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Chainguard Founder/CEO 2021–present · current
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Gastown Assistant to the Mayor 2026 · past
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Stealth startup Founder 2021 · past
Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering · 2006–2010
