Who We Are
We work to bridge the gap between the frontier AI models and the level of cybersecurity they need, to minimize risks to society. Heron is a non-profit based in Tel Aviv, launched in December 2024. Funded by CoEffeciant Giving, we’re building a community of world-class experts who want to shape the future of technology while advancing their careers. Our focus is practical and impact-driven: enabling cybersecurity experts to work where their skills matter most.
What We Do
​We run events, curated meetups, and personalized 1-1 networking that connect professionals to high-leverage opportunities in AI security. We’re developing research and learning programs that help experienced practitioners ramp quickly on core technical workstreams. The goal is simple: turn expertise into concrete contributions that make AI safer to build and deploy.
Catalyzing a Secure AI Ecosystem
We work in and alongside the tech sector. Much of the needed security tech will be built by startups and AI companies, yet many critical tools and methods lack clear early markets and are under-invested relative to their importance. Heron helps jumpstart progress by convening startups, frontier AI companies, nonprofit research labs, academic groups, think tanks, and policymakers—aligning incentives and accelerating the work required to build a secure AI future.
Our Team
Advisory Board
Heron is a project of Effective Altruism Israel, a registered nonprofit in Israel number 580709210.​ Heron is funded by Coeffecient Giving, a private US-based philanthropic funder.