Dan Kistler

Venture Investor

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 4 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2024
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Investor
Dec 2024
We build efficient general-purpose AI at every scale.
Board Observer
Apr 2023
Powering the next generation of cybersecurity applications thatDot presents a highly scalable streaming graph event processing engine that spun out of a DARPA project for advanced persistent threat (APT) detection. Creators of the Quine open source project, with funding from Crowdstrike, thatDot is rapidly becoming the most critical infrastructure for cybersecurity applications. thatDot Streaming Graph, the commercial version, is an event stream processor that interprets multiple simultaneous data streams as a graph, so it can do instant complex pattern detection on categorical data without having to turn it into bloated, sparse numerical data first. Standing queries allow you to ask questions of the past, present, and future at once, letting those answers flow in over time, with no time window limitations. No matter how long bad actors remain dormant, the moment they act, if your application is powered by thatDot, you’ve caught them. thatDot Novelty is a further advance with a pattern learning AI built in, so it finds anomalous event patterns without you even knowing what to look for. This advanced shift left style of event stream processing can do a lot more than just take cybersecurity to the next level, from real-time risk analysis and fraud detection to super-efficient data pipelines to IoT infrastructure optimization. Come check out where data processing is going next.
Investor
Dec 2022
The acquisition process is fundamentally broken, and everyone knows it. But heres what they dont know: while our industry has remained largely unchanged and void of innovation for years, our adversaries iterate at a pace the Federal Acquisition Regulation never envisioned. Were being outpaced, creating a mismatch that now poses a direct threat to mission assurance. Every delayed contract is a sensor left undeployed, a sailor left unshielded, a nation one step behind. Founded in 2022 by AI pioneers and proposal experts from the Defense and Intelligence community, Rohirrim saw what others missed: you cant fix acquisition by only solving half the problem. While competitors focus on just buyers or sellers, we architected the first unified platform designed for the complete acquisition lifecycle. Acceleration was only Act One. We started with UnifiedRespond™, the AI that enables enterprises to control responses with unprecedented security, speed, and precision. Now, UnifiedAcquire™ completes the platform, empowers organizations to accelerate the acquisition process at the speed of need. We eliminate the disconnect that has plagued acquisition for decades. — Unified Acquisition Platform Intelligently connects data, capabilities, and requirements at machine speed. UnifiedAcquire Empowers organizations to accelerate the acquisition process at the speed of need. UnifiedRespond Enables enterprises to control responses with unprecedented security, speed, and precision.
Board Observer
Sep 2022
Solestial exists to deliver abundant energy in space. Our core product is a flexible solar power module. Each module is comprised of our breakthrough technology, a silicon solar cell engineered for space to self-cure radiation damage under sunlight at temperatures as low as 65°C. Our flexible solar power modules are ultrathin, low mass, and radiation hardened. Affordability and scalability are the key differentiators of Solestial modules. Our components are more affordable to source than III-V multijunction solar panel components and can be quickly manufactured on automated machines. Terrestrial silicon solar panels are affordable but degrade rapidly in space due to radiation and other factors. Solestial flexible solar power modules anneal radiation damage at normal operating temperatures allowing them withstand up to 10 years in a variety of destinations in space. Solestial’s innovative solar products provide customers with the best combination of radiation hardness, performance, and cost, at virtually unlimited scale. Our innovative technology represents a paradigm shift for space solar; an affordable, durable, scalable solution to power development in space. Solestial is a US company manufacturing in Tempe, Arizona.
Investor
Jul 2022
Second Front is a public-benefit, venture-backed company delivering mission-critical software to the world’s democracies. We work with organizations to simplify and accelerate every step of software delivery to government and regulated networks, including development, accreditation, operation, and extensibility. Together with our customers and partners, were powering software for the free world. Learn more at secondfront.com
Board Observer
Jun 2022
NobleAI delivers practical AI solutions for complex challenges in chemistry and energy. Our Science-Based AI and VIP Platform (Visualizations, Insights and Predictions) help companies reduce development time, optimize performance, and improve decision-making. Chemistry companies use NobleAI to accelerate formulation and materials innovation, identify safer alternatives, and manage supply chain and compliance risks. Energy companies rely on NobleAI to enhance predictive capabilities, boost asset performance, and make faster, more confident decisions. Our enterprise-ready platform is trusted by global leaders to drive innovation, improve profitability, and bring better products to market more quickly.
Experience · 11 entries
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2024
Investor
Dec 2024
We build efficient general-purpose AI at every scale.
2023
Board Observer
Apr 2023
Powering the next generation of cybersecurity applications thatDot presents a highly scalable streaming graph event processing engine that spun out of a DARPA project for advanced persistent threat (APT) detection. Creators of the Quine open source project, with funding from Crowdstrike, thatDot is rapidly becoming the most critical infrastructure for cybersecurity applications. thatDot Streaming Graph, the commercial version, is an event stream processor that interprets multiple simultaneous data streams as a graph, so it can do instant complex pattern detection on categorical data without having to turn it into bloated, sparse numerical data first. Standing queries allow you to ask questions of the past, present, and future at once, letting those answers flow in over time, with no time window limitations. No matter how long bad actors remain dormant, the moment they act, if your application is powered by thatDot, you’ve caught them. thatDot Novelty is a further advance with a pattern learning AI built in, so it finds anomalous event patterns without you even knowing what to look for. This advanced shift left style of event stream processing can do a lot more than just take cybersecurity to the next level, from real-time risk analysis and fraud detection to super-efficient data pipelines to IoT infrastructure optimization. Come check out where data processing is going next.
2022
Investor
Dec 2022
The acquisition process is fundamentally broken, and everyone knows it. But heres what they dont know: while our industry has remained largely unchanged and void of innovation for years, our adversaries iterate at a pace the Federal Acquisition Regulation never envisioned. Were being outpaced, creating a mismatch that now poses a direct threat to mission assurance. Every delayed contract is a sensor left undeployed, a sailor left unshielded, a nation one step behind. Founded in 2022 by AI pioneers and proposal experts from the Defense and Intelligence community, Rohirrim saw what others missed: you cant fix acquisition by only solving half the problem. While competitors focus on just buyers or sellers, we architected the first unified platform designed for the complete acquisition lifecycle. Acceleration was only Act One. We started with UnifiedRespond™, the AI that enables enterprises to control responses with unprecedented security, speed, and precision. Now, UnifiedAcquire™ completes the platform, empowers organizations to accelerate the acquisition process at the speed of need. We eliminate the disconnect that has plagued acquisition for decades. — Unified Acquisition Platform Intelligently connects data, capabilities, and requirements at machine speed. UnifiedAcquire Empowers organizations to accelerate the acquisition process at the speed of need. UnifiedRespond Enables enterprises to control responses with unprecedented security, speed, and precision.
Board Observer
Sep 2022
Solestial exists to deliver abundant energy in space. Our core product is a flexible solar power module. Each module is comprised of our breakthrough technology, a silicon solar cell engineered for space to self-cure radiation damage under sunlight at temperatures as low as 65°C. Our flexible solar power modules are ultrathin, low mass, and radiation hardened. Affordability and scalability are the key differentiators of Solestial modules. Our components are more affordable to source than III-V multijunction solar panel components and can be quickly manufactured on automated machines. Terrestrial silicon solar panels are affordable but degrade rapidly in space due to radiation and other factors. Solestial flexible solar power modules anneal radiation damage at normal operating temperatures allowing them withstand up to 10 years in a variety of destinations in space. Solestial’s innovative solar products provide customers with the best combination of radiation hardness, performance, and cost, at virtually unlimited scale. Our innovative technology represents a paradigm shift for space solar; an affordable, durable, scalable solution to power development in space. Solestial is a US company manufacturing in Tempe, Arizona.
Board Director
Aug 2022
Sparta Science Human Data Platform: where cutting-edge technology meets human potential. 🚀 We are at the forefront of revolutionizing human performance through advanced data-driven insights. Our mission is clear – to empower individuals and organizations with AI-enabled actionable insights derived from data. By leveraging technology, we aim to unlock the full potential of human performance for large organizations. Our commitment to excellence has led us to develop solutions that not only enhance performance but also provide actionable insights into keeping your team ready and on-the-job. At Sparta Science, we believe in the power of data to transform lives. Our unique approach combines cutting-edge technology and AI, scientific expertise, and a passion for unlocking human potential. We are not just a company; we are a movement dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience. 🌐 Company Overview: Sparta Science, established in 2009, has been a trailblazer in the realm of human performance. Our journey began with a commitment to democratize force plate technology, making it accessible globally. Over the years, weve evolved with the industry and technology into a human data platform fueled by innovation and were reshaping the landscape of human measurement. Join us on our journey as we continue to pioneer advancements in human measurement. Follow us for updates on the latest innovations, industry insights, and success stories. Lets redefine whats possible together. 💪
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