Evolv Technology was Awarded a Spot on Built In Boston’s Best Small Companies to Work for List in 2020

WALTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB) – January 14, 2020

Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow weapons detection, today announced it was awarded a spot on Built In Boston’s Best Small Companies to Work for List in 2020. Companies are selected based on data submitted by companies and their employees.

Best Places to Work rates companies based on compensation and employer benefits, both weighed equally. For compensation, Built In looks at the median percentile for all salaries and compares that to the rest of the company’s database. Benefits include: health and wellness; financial planning and stability; flexible work environment; diversity and culture; professional and social impact; and perks and discounts.

The recognition comes on the heels of Evolv announcing $30M in funding last week to scale operations. The company plans to add staff at its headquarters in Waltham, as well as expand its presence globally in major regions around the world, including the U.S., EMEA and Asia Pacific, with particular emphasis on sales, customer success and engineering.

“We are doing some truly incredible things here at Evolv,” said Peter George, CEO at Evolv. “Our mission is to make the world a safer place for people to gather and we couldn’t achieve the level of success we’ve experienced over the last several years without our extraordinarily talented and dedicated employees. We’re absolutely thrilled to make Built In Boston’s Best Small Companies to Work for List in 2020 as it’s a testament that we’re providing a workplace that values its employees and supports them in their daily lives and career growth.”

Evolv is dedicated to helping protect innocent people from mass shootings, terrorist attacks and similar violent acts. The company’s AI-based, free-flow weapons-screening and threat detection systems work at the pace of life to accommodate thousands of individuals and groups per hour – screening 50 million people to date in a rapid, undisruptive manner while preventing more than 5,000 weapons from entering a range of public and private facilities. Evolv is used for visitor and employee screening at top entertainment venues, schools, international airports, stadiums, corporations, hospitals, large-scale events and national landmarks worldwide. Customers include Gillette Stadium, L.L. Bean, Oakland International Airport, Spartanburg School District Six in South Carolina and many others across the globe.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our 2020 honorees. Built In aims to change lives by connecting talented tech professionals with jobs they were born to do,” Maria Christopoulos Katris, CEO and co-founder at Built In. “These companies have become part of that mission because they stand for more than just the work they’re doing. They stand for their people and purpose. These companies exemplify what it means to be an employer of choice for today’s purpose-driven tech workforce. Writing about them inspires us daily and, in terms of our offering, gives us total confidence that the professionals who visit our websites will find work that gives them a strong sense of professional and personal meaning.”

Evolv is hiring! For the latest career opportunities, visit here.

Hear what an Evolv employee had to say about the company:

““I first came to Evolv because it had the two most important things I wanted in my career: an employer I could trust, and an interesting technical challenge to solve. Once I got here, I realized that it also had something I didn’t even know I’d been looking for: a mission worth doing. The work we do here protects real people and saves real lives, and I feel lucky every day that I get to be a part of it. So many engineers get stuck designing cheap gadgets or making a slightly better cellphone; it makes me feel incredibly lucky to be doing something that matters to me.””

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology is the leader in human security. The company is dedicated to making the world a safer place by helping to protect innocent people from mass shootings, terrorist attacks and similar violent acts. Evolv’s AI-based, free-flow weapons-screening and threat detection systems work at the pace of life to accommodate thousands of individuals and groups per hour – screening 50 million people to date in a rapid, undisruptive manner while preventing more than 5,000 weapons from entering a range of public and private facilities. Evolv’s customers include hundreds of top entertainment venues, schools, international airports, stadiums, corporations, hospitals, large-scale events and national landmarks around the globe. Led by a team of security industry thought leaders with a track record for delivering first-to-market products, the company holds more than 100 patents. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com/.

About Built In Boston

Working in tech is a way of life. Built In helps people live it with purpose. Across the most vibrant tech hubs in the US, Built In helps tech professionals stay on top of tech news and trends, expand their networks and carve out futures at companies they believe in. Built In attracts a niche audience of 1 million tech professionals every month and, in 2019, the company hit a milestone, serving 1,100 companies annually. Built In recently launched BuiltIn.com, a national hub for tech trend coverage and resources to help professionals grow in their careers.

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Evolv Technology
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WALTHAM, MA – January 8, 2020 – Evolv Technology today announced several strategic moves to scale its operations to meet the unprecedented demand for its category-redefining free-flow weapons-screening and threat detection systems. Capitalizing on artificial intelligence, machine learning and sensor technology to ensure the safety of millions of people worldwide, the company’s systems are in use at Lincoln Center, Oakland Airport, Gillette Stadium, L.L. Bean, Spartanburg School District Six in South Carolina and hundreds of other iconic customer locations around the world.

Evolv’s Series C funding now exceeds 0 million and includes former Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s firm, Finback Investment Partners. Existing investors Bill Gates, DCVC (Data Collective), General Catalyst Partners, Lux Capital, SineWave Ventures and others also participated. The funds will be used to expand sales, marketing, customer support, channel programs and product development following a year of record growth. Total funding in the company now exceeds 5 million.

“Mass shootings in our country and Florida like the ones that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Pulse nightclub and just last month at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola are happening more frequently around the world,” Bush said. “Evolv has reinvented what’s required in physical security systems to protect innocent people. Outdated, legacy systems just don’t meet the need.”

Evolv has also promoted cybersecurity industry veteran Peter George to chief executive officer (CEO). He joined the company earlier this year as chief commercial officer with a 25-year track record for building disruptive technology startups into market leaders. Earlier in his career, as chairman, president and CEO with cybersecurity pioneer Fidelis Security Systems, George guided the firm through substantial growth that prompted its acquisition by General Dynamics. In addition to cybersecurity, he has led the domestic and international commercialization at multiple software and networking companies as president, board member and investor.

“The active shooter epidemic is one of the greatest challenges facing our generation,” George said. “Evolv is the human security company that delivers the best approach to maintaining society’s freedom of movement while dramatically reducing threats to our schools, places of worship, entertainment venues and other public places. Our systems remove the tradeoff between safety and the inconvenience of an intrusive screening experience. As Evolv’s CEO, I’m honored to have the personal and professional opportunity of a lifetime to make a difference by helping to reduce acts of violence.”

Additionally, under the direction of Evolv Co-founder and prior CEO Mike Ellenbogen, the company is expanding its research, development and productization efforts through which he and his team will continue to drive future generations of free-flow weapons detection and threat mitigation systems. Ellenbogen has more than 20 years of experience in engineering, R&D, business development and marketing in the weapons-screening industry. Prior to Evolv, he founded Reveal Imaging Technologies and served as CEO through rapid growth that led to its acquisition by Science Applications International Corporation. Previously, he held key roles at Vivid Technologies and PerkinElmer Detection Systems.

About Evolv’s AI-based Weapons-Screening and Threat Detection Systems

Second only to the TSA, organizations using Evolv’s systems have screened more than 50 million people – protecting the public by preventing individuals from bringing more than 5,000 weapons into schools, sports stadiums, concert halls, places of work, houses of worship and other public venues. The company’s product suite includes Evolv Express™ and Evolv Edge® systems. Unlike metal detectors and other legacy screening products, Evolv’s systems can identify metal and non-metallic objects and are the world’s fastest, most accurate and least intrusive weapons detection systems.

Powered by the Evolv Cortex AI Software Platform, Evolv’s systems become increasingly more intelligent as new threat profiles are discovered and leverage patented threat classification software paired with a sensor network. This approach instantly distinguishes between actual threats such as firearms, plastic explosives, knives or bombs and everyday items such as cellphones, car keys and wallets. Notably, through its open API, Evolv’s systems can integrate seamlessly into an organization’s security ecosystem.

Evolv’s systems screen hundreds to thousands of people per hour – 10 times the amount of any other screening products. Importantly, the systems provide a user-friendly experience by precluding the need to empty pockets, remove belts, check bags and other cumbersome procedures. Individuals and groups alike simply walk through. If a threat is detected, the Evolv system instantly identifies for security staff the person in question and the exact location where the object is located. This maximizes risk reduction while optimizing security staff resources.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology is the leader in human security. The company is dedicated to making the world a safer place by helping to protect innocent people from mass shootings, terrorist attacks and similar violent acts. Evolv’s AI-based, free-flow weapons-screening and threat detection systems work at the pace of life to accommodate thousands of individuals and groups per hour – screening 50 million people to date in a rapid, undisruptive manner while preventing more than 5,000 weapons from entering a range of public and private facilities. Evolv’s customers include hundreds of top entertainment venues, schools, international airports, stadiums, corporations, hospitals, large-scale events and national landmarks around the globe. Led by a team of security industry thought leaders with a track record for delivering first-to-market products, the company holds more than 100 patents. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com/.

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AI-powered free-flow firearm and bomb detection solution addresses threat detection and eliminates long security wait times

MILWAUKEE, WI, November 4, 2019 — Johnson Controls today announced that they are partnering with Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow smart threat detection, to bring increased safety and security to customers looking to prevent active shooter and terrorist threats at their venues. Evolv Technology’s free-flow weapons-detection systems are powered by the Evolv Cortex AI™ software platform, delivering the industry’s fastest throughput of more than 3,600 people screened per hour and can quickly distinguish between threats and personal items such as keys, coins, belts and cell phones on their body or in their bag.

“Evolv Technology’s free-flow smart threat detection is a welcomed addition as a partner to our portfolio of weapons-detection technologies,” said Hank Monaco, vice president, marketing, Johnson Controls, Building Solutions North America. “Our strategic partnership allows us to offer our customers increased peace of mind while saving them the time it takes to empty pockets in a security check and focus on their goals.”

““A cutting-edge startup, Evolv Technology can be integrated with other technologies, such as video surveillance and access control, to provide a more complete building-wide solution for multiple industries, including education, healthcare, financial institutions and entertainment venues.””

A cutting-edge startup, Evolv Technology can be integrated with other technologies, such as video surveillance and access control, to provide a more complete building-wide solution for multiple industries, including education, healthcare, financial institutions and entertainment venues. The solution will be available to distribute and service at more than 200 full-service brick and mortar offices throughout North America, as well as more than 3,800 service personnel.

“We’re living in a new era of viral violence that’s created a mass vulnerability problem,” said Mike Ellenbogen, chief executive officer, Evolv Technology. “Given Johnson Controls’ breadth of emergency response offerings, we knew we wanted to partner with them to prevent active shooter and workplace violence events for their customers. We’re thrilled to work together with Johnson Controls to reach more markets and help keep employees and visitors safer in the places they work and play.”

About Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. We deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 105,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology has screened more than 25 million people to-date, preventing visitors from bringing over 5000 weapons into public venues and places of work worldwide. Organizations such as Lincoln Center, Oakland Airport, Gillette Stadium, and LL Bean use Evolv’s free-flow weapons detection to prevent active shooters and terrorists from entering their venues while providing a non-intrusive experience. By fusing the latest sensors and Cortex AI, Evolv delivers the only weapons detection smart enough to screen thousands of people, without the need to stop, and empty pockets or remove bags. Evolv eliminates the need to choose between safety and convenience reducing the burden on security teams and taking the hassle out of people screening at places of work, schools, transportation hubs, sports stadiums, entertainment venues, hotels and conference centers, airports, houses of worship, and government agencies. For more information, visit www.evolvtechnology.com.

For news and updates on Evolv Technology, follow us on Twitter at @EvolvTechnology and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolv-technology/.

MEDIA CONTACT

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Ryan Nolan
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Building Technologies & Solutions, Johnson Controls
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Mobile: + 1 414 378 9641
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Evolv Technology:

Julie Zomar
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Peter George Named Chief Commercial Officer; Alan S. Cohen Appointed Chairman of Evolv Board of Directors; Jin Kim and Bob Eckel Join Advisory Board as New Members

BOSTON, April 10, 2019 – Evolv Technology today announced the appointment of four key members to leadership positions. The expanded leadership team will enable the company to meet the growing demand for its AI-powered security screening solutions that detect bombs and weapons. Evolv named Peter George chief commercial officer, named Alan S. Cohen as chairman, Evolv board of directors and added Jin Kim and Bob Eckel to the Evolv advisory board.

According to Gun Violence Archive, there were 340 mass shootings in the U.S. alone in 2018. Globally, thousands of civilians have been injured or killed in attacks and bombings on soft targets, such as sporting events, concerts, places of worship, and hotels. Traditional security screening solutions, like the metal detector, rely on technology developed in 1881 and are not designed to detect today’s bombing and gun threats in high-volume venues – impacting customer service and creating bottlenecks that represent targets in themselves.

Evolv is leading the next generation of security and screening by combining advanced sensors with AI to instantly detect weapons, firearms, and explosives. By using advanced sensors and AI/machine learning technology, Evolv enables venues to seamlessly screen employees, visitors, and VIPs by just naturally walking through, without having them empty their pockets or bags. Evolv’s growing list of customers includes Lincoln Center, L.L.Bean, Gillette Stadium, and Oakland Airport.

“The mass shootings and terrorist attacks of the last several years have fundamentally altered how venues like concert halls, hotels, corporations and even places of worship view security. Metal detectors were never designed to discriminate between today’s modern weapons and metallic objects like cell phones that we all carry every day, let alone support large crowd capacity. This growing need is driving tremendous demand for Evolv’s advanced screening solutions,” said Mike Ellenbogen, CEO, and founder of Evolv Technology. “The deep security background brought by Jin and Bob, combined with Peter’s operational experience, and Alan’s proven company building expertise, is exactly the combination Evolv needs to scale operations and meet the tremendous demand we’re seeing for solutions that actually solve the active shooter and terrorist threats in real-world applications.”

“Evolv is actively reducing the active shooter epidemic in our society, having scanned over 10 million people last year,” Chairman of Evolv’s board of directors, Alan S. Cohen, commented. “The company’s unique convergence of AI with physical security makes it possible for security and venue managers to finally implement security screening without sacrificing the user experience. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this mission-driven company.”

EXPANSION OF EVOLV LEADERSHIP TEAM

As chief commercial officer, Peter George is responsible for driving Evolv’s customer-facing operations as the company continues to expand globally. With more than 30 years of experience leading successful cybersecurity companies, Peter plays a key role in helping lead the convergence of physical security with the digital world. Previously, he led two SaaS-based cybersecurity companies from pre-revenue to over $70 million in revenue. Before Evolv, Peter was president and CEO of a security analytics company, Empow Cybersecurity. Prior to that, Peter was president and CEO of Fidelis Cybersecurity, a leader in advanced threat defense, and president and CEO of Crossbeam Systems. He currently serves on the board of directors of cyber security companies, Flashpoint and Corero Network Security (LSE: CNS).

Alan S. Cohen has been appointed chairman of Evolv’s board of directors. Most recently, he was a board member and chief commercial officer at Illumio. A long-time enterprise tech veteran, Alan’s prior two companies, Airespace (acquired by Cisco for $450 million) and Nicira (acquired by VMware for $1.26 billion), were the market leaders in software-driven, cutting-edge technologies. Prior to Airespace, Alan held executive roles at Cisco and IBM. He is well known for his experience in marketing and organizational scaling in several industries including networking, security, SaaS and enterprise software. Alan also serves as an advisor at Cohesity, Mist Systems, and Netskope.

Former FBI special agent, Jin Kim, joins Evolv’s advisory board as a widely regarded subject matter expert and material practitioner in active shooter and workplace violence risk management. He served 23 years in the FBI, working as the active shooter coordinator on the Crisis Management Unit, and the leading authority directing active shooter and workplace violence risk mitigation and training for the FBI’s corporate programming and private sector partnerships. Jin now works as founder and principal of the PerSec Academy Advisory Group LLC, which specializes in active shooter and workplace violence risk management.

Bob Eckel joins Evolv’s advisory board as a secure identity solutions expert. An established executive for building and leading businesses, Bob will apply his deep experience in biometric systems to Evolv’s technology to improve both security and customer operations. Previously, he was regional president for North America Identity and Security at IDEMIA (formerly OT-Morpho), where he oversaw a $700 million business and successfully integrated four North American companies into a premier industry leader. He also held senior executive positions at L-1 Identity Solutions, Digimarc, and Raytheon.

Learn more about Evolv at ISC West, April 9-11, 2019 in Las Vegas.

Experts will be on hand to demonstrate the Evolv Edge®, a physical security system that takes the hassle out of people screening by consistently scanning for bombs and weapons without the need to stop or empty pockets. Schedule a meeting today at: https://evolvtechnology.com/resources/events/#schedule.

ABOUT EVOLV TECHNOLOGY

Evolv Technology protects everyone’s fundamental right to be safe in all the places people gather. The company is a leader in preventing threats from weapons and bombs before they occur by consistently scanning everyone for weapons and bombs without the need to stop or empty pockets. With Evolv, a positive visitor experience is balanced with a proactive approach to enable security anywhere, without disruption to traffic flow – including at transportation hubs, sports stadiums, entertainment venues, hotels and conference centers, airports, special events and government agencies. The company is led by veterans of the physical security industry and advised by U.S. and international security and counter terrorism experts. Evolv is headquartered in the Boston area. For more information, visit www.evolvtechnology.com.

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Evolv Technology, the Leader in Free-Flow Threat Detection, Continues Upward Momentum

WALTHAM, MA, October 31, 2019 – Following last month’s successful Evolv Express® product launch, Evolv Technology continues to build momentum with $24 million in new funding just days after hiring accomplished CFO Peter Faubert.

Evolv Technology, a Boston area start-up founded in 2013, has launched its second proven weapons-screening systems to stop mass casualty threats. Evolv’s products, which are designed to address the active shooter, workplace violence and terrorism epidemic without the hassle of traditional security screening, return confidence and peace of mind to security professionals and visitors around the world. Evolv plans to use the additional funding to support operations and capital needs as the company scales to support the rapid adoption of Evolv’s revolutionary weapons-screening capability.

““We’re truly fortunate to have strong investment partners who share our vision. This most recent funding will enable the company to scale quickly to support the need for improved security in venues across industries.””

“We started Evolv to develop truly seamless technology to detect anyone attempting to carry a weapon or other threat into venues without slowing the flow of visitors or employees. Public landmarks, workplaces, stadiums, schools and other venues are quickly adopting Evolv’s free-flow weapons-detection systems to solve today’s mass vulnerability problem.” states Mike Ellenbogen, Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology. “We’re truly fortunate to have strong investment partners such as Bill Gates, General Catalyst Partners, Lux Capital, Data Collective, SineWave Ventures, Finback Investment Partners, and others who share our vision. This most recent funding will enable the company to scale quickly to support the need for improved security in venues across industries.”

In addition to the $24 million preferred stock financing closed on October 16, Evolv anticipates raising additional funds at a second closing later this quarter. The company expects to grow its team as it continues to expand its breadth of solutions, fine-tune its AI capabilities, and stop new threats as they are discovered.

ABOUT EVOLV TECHNOLOGY

Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow threat detection, has screened more than 25 million people to-date, preventing visitors from bringing more than 5000 weapons into public venues and places of work globally. Organizations such as Lincoln Center, Oakland Airport, Gillette Stadium, and LL Bean use Evolv’s free-flow weapons detection to prevent active shooters and terrorists from entering their venues while providing a non-intrusive experience. By fusing the latest sensors and Cortex AI™, Evolv delivers the only weapons detection smart enough to screen thousands of people without the need to stop and empty pockets or remove bags. Evolv eliminates the need to choose between safety and convenience, reducing the burden on security teams and taking the hassle out of people screening at places of work, schools, sports stadiums, entertainment venues, hotels and conference centers, airports, houses of worship, and government agencies. For more information, visit www.evolvtechnology.com

MEDIA CONTACT

Julie Zomar
Evolv Technology
P: 781-374-8100
E:  media@evolvtechnology.com

WALTHAM, MA, October 28, 2019 – Evolv Technology announces the hiring of accomplished CFO Peter Faubert. Peter, a CPA with an established record of building successful high-growth companies, joins Evolv from SeaChange International, Inc., where he spent the last three years playing a strategic role in the company’s ongoing turnaround efforts.

Peter is a well-seasoned CFO with significant startup experience, having served with eight public and private technology companies over the last 20 years, five of them as CFO. He has vast experience in corporate finance, business administration, and management for entities ranging from early-stage to international public companies and brings extensive team-building capabilities to the Evolv team.

“We are thrilled to have Peter join the Evolv Technology executive team,” states Mike Ellenbogen, Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology. “His extensive financial leadership experience and proven expertise scaling cohesive, well-functioning teams are exactly the traits and qualities we need as Evolv enters an accelerating growth phase.”

“I am excited to have accepted the roles of CFO, Treasurer, and Secretary at Evolv Technology,” states Faubert. “In a very short amount of time, Evolv has positioned itself as a leader in the weapons-screening market. Among its many innovations across the industry are Evolv’s advanced technology and unique business model. As a father of five, I’m thrilled to join the Evolv team to help fulfill the mission to create a safer world while also positioning the company for financial success.”

Prior to his CFO roles at SeaChange International, Inc., This Technology Inc., Vision Government Solutions, Inc., JNJ Mobile (MocoSpace), and Turbine, Inc., he has held various senior finance positions with Viisage Technology Inc., Burntsand Inc. and Ariba Inc. Peter is a Massachusetts native and received his degree in accounting from Northeastern University.

ABOUT EVOLV TECHNOLOGY

Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow threat detection, has screened more than 25 million people to date, preventing visitors from bringing more than 5000 weapons into public venues and places of work worldwide. Organizations such as Lincoln Center, Oakland Airport, Gillette Stadium, and LL Bean use Evolv’s free-flow weapons detection to prevent active shooters and terrorists from entering their venues while providing a non-intrusive experience. By fusing the latest sensors and Cortex AI™, Evolv delivers the only weapons detection smart enough to screen thousands of people without the need to stop and empty pockets or remove bags. Evolv eliminates the need to choose between safety and convenience, reducing the burden on security teams and taking the hassle out of people screening at places of work, schools, sports stadiums, entertainment venues, hotels and conference centers, airports, houses of worship, and government agencies. For more information, visit www.evolvtechnology.com.

For news and updates on Evolv Technology, follow us on Twitter at @EvolvTechnology and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolv-technology/.

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Evolv Technology
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