Alexander
Linschoten
CTO & Co-Founder · Generative AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience
- AI-focused CTO & co-founder with 15+ years building and scaling secure, high-impact platforms for start-ups and scale-ups — from greenfield MVPs to production-grade services.
- Track record across AI-driven cyber platforms, managed security services and B2B marketplaces — including a risk engine generating up to 2 M reports per month.
- Hands-on technology leader aligning product, architecture and cross-functional teams to turn complex risk, compliance and security challenges into scalable solutions.
15+
Years in start-ups & scale-ups
€4.5M+ ARR
Platforms scaled to ARR
15
Max team size led (cross-functional)
ISO 27001
· 27701 · NEN7510
· 27701 · NEN7510
Accredited Lead Auditor
Built & Shipped
Products & Platforms
Platforms, products and services I've architected, led, or co-founded — from MVP to scale.
Career
Experience
Competencies
Expertise
My sweet spot is the early-to-growth stage — where engineering, product and commercial strategy must pull in the same direction. I thrive in AI-heavy, cybersecurity-adjacent B2B contexts, working closely with founders, boards and enterprise stakeholders to turn complex technical challenges into scalable, commercially viable platforms.
Impact
Selected Achievements
2M+
Cyber risk reports per month generated by AI-driven risk engine
€4.5M ARR
ZettaCloud scaled to ARR under operational leadership
60%
Uplift in sales & outreach capacity via AI-driven CRM & marketing automation
5000+
Subscribers built for managed cybersecurity services platform
Credentials
Education & Certifications
Education
BSc International Business Management
Hogeschool van Amsterdam · 2011–2015
DutchNative
EnglishFluent
Certifications
ISO 27001 / 9001 / 27701 Lead Auditor
LRQA accredited
NEN 7510 Lead Auditor
Healthcare information security standard
CommVault V11 Certified Master
Enterprise data protection & backup
CommVault Solution Architect
Cloud & infrastructure design
Beyond Work
Personal Interests
Start-ups & entrepreneurship
AI innovations & emerging platforms
Strategy & immersive gaming (Dune fan)
HIT training & Strong Viking races
Scuba diving (Level 2 certified)
DIY & home improvement
Get in Touch
Let's build something great together.
Open to CTO & co-founder roles, advisory engagements, and collaboration on AI & cybersecurity products. If you're building something ambitious in the AI or security space — let's talk.