ZeroEyes, Mike Lahiff CEO and Co-Founder | Founding Philly Ep. 36

In this episode, I interview Mike Lahiff, CEO and Co-Founder of ZeroEyes, an AI-based weapons detection solution born from a mission to prevent mass shootings and enhance public safety. 

Founded in 2018 by a team of Navy SEALs and military veterans, ZeroEyes integrates with existing security cameras to monitor streaming video feeds for firearms.

They sought to overcome the limitations of current security systems, which largely depend on human monitoring and reactive measures, by developing a proactive, AI-driven approach. 

This innovative system utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze video feeds in real time, identifying firearms as soon as they appear, thereby enabling immediate alerts to local authorities and on-site security personnel.

All firearm detections by ZeroEyes are immediately reviewed in the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC). Upon verifying a suspected firearm, ZeroEyes systems promptly notify facility administrators and law enforcement within 3-5 seconds, providing the number and location of suspected shooters.

Headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, with additional offices in Alexandria, VA, and Hawaii, ZeroEyes has grown significantly, establishing partnerships with law enforcement agencies, security firms, and educational institutions nationwide. 

ZeroEyes serves as the trusted weapons detection provider for numerous clients, including the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, commercial property groups, Fortune 1000 corporate campuses, supply chain and distribution facilities, shopping malls, and big box retail.

In 2021, ZeroEyes secured approximately $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Octave Ventures and, most recently, in 2023, raised $23 million in capital to fuel growth and meet demand.

During this episode of Founding Philly, I had the privilege of sitting down with Mike Lahiff and Joe Biancaniello from the J.P. Morgan Innovation Economy Banking team to delve into ZeroEyes and their entrepreneurial journey in Philadelphia.

Tune in to hear Mike recount his transition from Navy SEAL to tech entrepreneur and discuss how their technology is revolutionizing security and public safety standards.

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This episode is sponsored by J.P. Morgan.