Runlayer, a security startup built around the Model Context Protocol (MCP), emerged from stealth with an $11 million seed investment led by Khosla Ventures’ Keith Rabois and Felicis. Founded by third‑time entrepreneur Andrew Berman, the company already counts eight unicorns and public firms—including Gusto, Rippling, dbt Labs, Instacart, Opendoor, and Ramp—as early customers. Runlayer’s platform combines a gateway, threat detection, observability, and fine‑grained permissions, aiming to protect AI agents that interact with enterprise data. Advisors include the creator of MCP, David Soria Parra, and security leaders from Cursor and Neon. Read more →

Okta kicked off its Oktane conference with a focus on its nonprofit arm, Okta For Good, and the role of AI in security. Guest speaker Jeremy Renner discussed personal resilience and the importance of accessible internet, while Okta executives shared insights on AI agents, threat intelligence, and partnerships with customers such as Zillow. The day blended technical deep‑dives with human‑focused storytelling, underscoring Okta’s commitment to both innovation and community empowerment. Read more →