In cybersecurity, timing is everything. The threats evolve fast, but so do the opportunities — if you know where to look.
That’s why today’s announcement isn’t just about new hires. It’s a statement of intent.
We’re proud to welcome Brian McDonough and Aaron Cote to 7AI — two of the most respected go-to-market leaders in the industry. Between them, they’ve led global sales teams and earned the trust of security leaders around the world. Now, they’re betting on 7AI. And we’re betting on them.
This isn’t a growth play. It’s a conviction play. Here’s why.
WHY NOW: THE GTM INFLECTION POINT FOR AGENTIC SECURITY
For years, cybersecurity has been dominated by a reactive mindset — point solutions detecting threats, creating alerts, and overworked security teams stuck chasing them. But in the age of AI, that’s no longer tenable. The scale of modern threats demands systems that don’t just flag problems — they act on them.
7AI is building exactly that: AI-native, agentic security that acts autonomously across alert types. It’s not a niche solution. It’s the foundation for the next generation of security operations.
And if we’re right, it changes everything about how you sell, how you implement, and how you build trust with security leaders.
WHY THEM: SECURITY SALES LEADERS WITH RANGE, CONVICTION, AND HUNGER FOR CHANGE
Brian McDonough has seen it all — from legacy security giants to fast-growing startups. He’s led teams through complex enterprise deals and knows exactly how CISOs think. What set Brian apart wasn’t just his resume — it was his conviction. “There’s a clear shift happening in security,” he told us. “AI agents aren’t a feature. They’re the future.”
Aaron Cote is a force of nature — equal parts strategist and executor. His reputation with enterprise buyers is built on a simple but rare skill: clarity. “Security buyers are exhausted by noise,” he says. “What they want is accountability and proof. 7AI has both — and a vision that actually maps to the reality inside SOCs.”
Together, Brian and Aaron bring more than firepower. They bring alignment. And at this stage, that’s priceless.
WHAT IT SIGNALS: WE’RE BUILDING THE KIND OF GTM TEAM SECURITY LEADERS RESPECT
We’re not hiring “sales” — we’re designing the future of how AI-native security is brought to market.
That means:
- Talking to CISOs like collaborators, not quota.
- Prioritizing education over hype.
- Building loops of feedback, not just funnels of leads.
Brian and Aaron are helping us do just that. They’re not just joining a company — they’re shaping its voice, its motion, and its posture in a crowded, skeptical market.
THE ROAD AHEAD: JOIN US
If you’re a security leader, you’ll be hearing from them soon — and you’ll want to listen. If you’re thinking about your next chapter in cybersecurity, this should tell you something about the company we’re building. We’re not here to follow the path. We’re here to define it.
Let’s go.
