Facial Authentication Access Control
All About Alcatraz AI
We’re transforming how people enter and move through buildings and secure areas using AI-powered facial authentication to deliver a frictionless and more secure access control solution while protecting user privacy – a modern alternative to facial recognition.
How it All Started
Hello, We’re Alcatraz AI
Vince Gaydarzhiev founded Alcatraz AI in 2016 with the mission to make the world a safer place with simple, secure, and trusted biometric authentication. Today, our seamless facial authentication access control solution protects more than one million employees at Fortune 500 companies.
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The Best Biometric Access Control Solution
Meet the Rock
The Alcatraz AI Rock delivers frictionless access and strengthens your security in an all-in-one biometric device. Built and designed in the United States, the Rock uses AI and machine learning to instantly detect unauthorized access, detect and alert to tailgaters, and protect user privacy.
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Designed to Protect Privacy and Data
We’re Leaders in Biometric Privacy
Privacy and security are the heart of every decision we make. The Rock was carefully designed to protect sensitive biometric data, maintain individual privacy, and adhere to GDPR, CCPA, BIPA regulations, and more.
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Sustainable future for your organization
Eco-Friendly Physical Access Control
Using a person’s face as their access credential, Alcatraz AI is helping replace PVC prox cards for a more durable, eco-friendly solution. Streamline access control and reduce your carbon footprint with simple, secure and trusted technology. Create a sustainable future and join us to create a safer, more secure, and better world.
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We’re proud to be a respected authority in the security industry. Our innovations have earned numerous international awards and recognitions.
Meet our Leadership Team
Tina D'Agostin
Chief Executive Officer
Tina D'Agostin
Chief Executive Officer
Vince Gaydarzhiev
President & Founder
Vince Gaydarzhiev
President & Founder
Greg Sarrail
Senior Vice President, Sales
Greg Sarrail
Senior Vice President, Sales
Blaine Frederick
Vice President, Product
Blaine Frederick
Vice President, Product
Dale Kougel
Vice President, Customer Success & Professional Services
Dale Kougel
Vice President, Customer Success & Professional Services
Annie Pratt
VP of Operations
Annie Pratt
VP of Operations
Alcatraz AI Investors
We're humbled by the support of our investors, making it possible to develop the innovations and solutions deployed across organizations worldwide.