Matthew Martin is a distinguished cybersecurity executive and AI governance strategist who bridges the gap between security innovation and investment opportunities. As Founder and CEO of Two Candlesticks, he provides specialized advisory services to enterprises across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
With over 15 years of senior leadership experience in financial services cybersecurity, Matthew brings unparalleled expertise in enterprise security transformation, AI security governance, and strategic risk management.
Matthew sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI innovation, and investment capital through his strategic advisory roles with leading venture firms including:
His expertise in generative AI security is recognized globally, having developed a proprietary AI governance framework adopted by multiple financial institutions. Matthew currently chairs the CISO Advisory Board at Trustwise AI and serves on the Global Advisory Board for the Responsible AI Institute, positioning him at the forefront of secure AI implementation.
As a sought-after international speaker on AI security and cybersecurity strategy, Matthew has presented at prestigious venues including BlackHat USA/Europe AI Summits, Cambridge University, Harvard Business School, and the Data Protection Africa Summit, where he specifically addressed generative AI and data protection challenges in African markets.
Matthew‘s unique combination of enterprise CISO experience, AI security expertise, and deep connections within the venture capital ecosystem enables him to deliver exceptional value in cybersecurity advisory, M&A security integration, and strategic partnership development.