Kathi Vidal

Lead patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, privacy & AI Litigator and Strategist at Winston Taylor, Former Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and USPTO Director — Championing Positive Policy and Empowering Others

📍 Menlo Park, California, United States🔄 Updated October 2026💼 3 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2018𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Mar 2018
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Mar 2015
eSentire acquired Versive to to further empower their elite security practitioners with Versive’s machine-scale technology to fill the gaps adversaries exploit. Versive helps organizations focus on the cybersecurity threats that really matter. The Versive Security Engine discovers and makes sense of ongoing adversary campaigns inside corporate networks, instead of filling dashboards with hundreds of alerts. Our less-is-more approach generates about 5 high-fidelity ThreatCases per week by automating security expertise and understanding normal network behavior through machine learning. Versive has been recognized on CB Insights’ prestigious AI 100 list of the most promising, privately-held artificial intelligence companies for the past two years, and as a 2017 SINET 16 Innovator, a designation given to innovative and compelling emerging cybersecurity companies.
Experience · 6 entries
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2026
Partner and Executive Committee Member
Jun 2026
Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Whether youre leading the way, disrupting an industry, entering a new phase of growth, or launching a defining product—were in the room with you. In the action. Sleeves rolled up. Embedded in your business and sharing your ambition, we take the work personally. Shaping what we do and how we do it around your goals and needs, always one step ahead of the moment. With a rich history spanning both sides of the Atlantic, we are present in the major commercial centers that matter to our clients: the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Combining scale with the speed clients demand, our defining capabilities include Major Litigation, Critical Transactions, Strategic IP, and Private Wealth. Our team of over 1,400 lawyers works hand-in-hand across markets, sectors, practice areas, and client teams. All-in problem solvers, we bring the creativity to think differently, and the pragmatism to get things done when it counts the most. We’re fluent in your world, with deep legal experience, rich sector knowledge, and active networks. Because in your business’s most critical moments, you dont just need legal know-how. You need people who are deeply part of your world and ahead of where its going.
early stageLaw Practice
2025
President and Founder
Jan 2025
2018
Board Member
Mar 2018
The Ultimate Phone Number: Tailored for Coaches, Creators, and Retailers Worldwide to Supercharge Click-Through Rates (CTR) and Fuel Revenue! Designed with precision and innovation, this phone number service is more than just a means of connecting with your audience; its a strategic tool that will revolutionize your business in multiple ways. • Tailored for Your Success: SuperPhone® is customizable to suit your specific goals and requirements. Whether you need advanced segmentation, personalized voicemail greetings, intelligent call routing, or more, weve got you covered. • Global Reach: Our service allows you to establish a presence on a global scale, enabling you to connect with clients, fans, and customers from all around the world. • CTR Boost: The success of your online endeavors often hinges on your Click-Through Rate (CTR). SuperPhone® is intricately integrated into your digital strategy, making it a catalyst for driving engagement. With data-driven insights, lead management capabilities, and conversion optimization features, youll watch SMS drive revenue as you engage more effectively with your audience. • Advanced Analytics: Understanding your audience is key to success. Our service provides in-depth analytics and reporting, giving you valuable insights into customer behavior and campaign effectiveness. With this data, you can fine-tune your strategies and make data-driven decisions.
2017
Silicon Valley Managing Partner, Executive Committee Member, Patent & Commercial Litigator
Apr 2017
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with more than 975 attorneys in key financial centers around the world. We bring an understanding of the global and industry-specific legal and business issues our clients face in transactions, disputes, and regulatory/enforcement-related matters. We litigate cases and close transactions. We are shrewd advisers, and our clients view us as trusted business partners. We strive to provide our clients with creative solutions to their business problems—on time and on budget. We serve our communities and the public interest, promote diversity within our firm and throughout the legal profession, and maintain a culture of teamwork and collegiality.
2015
Investor
Mar 2015
eSentire acquired Versive to to further empower their elite security practitioners with Versive’s machine-scale technology to fill the gaps adversaries exploit. Versive helps organizations focus on the cybersecurity threats that really matter. The Versive Security Engine discovers and makes sense of ongoing adversary campaigns inside corporate networks, instead of filling dashboards with hundreds of alerts. Our less-is-more approach generates about 5 high-fidelity ThreatCases per week by automating security expertise and understanding normal network behavior through machine learning. Versive has been recognized on CB Insights’ prestigious AI 100 list of the most promising, privately-held artificial intelligence companies for the past two years, and as a 2017 SINET 16 Innovator, a designation given to innovative and compelling emerging cybersecurity companies.
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