Laurens Van Houtven

Laurens Van Houtven is an experienced professional with a diverse background in security and investment sectors. As a Board Member at Repliance since May 2021, Van Houtven focuses on third-party risk management and vendor security assessments. As Principal and Co-Founder at Latacora since November 2016, Laurens is dedicated to bootstrapping security practices for startups, overseeing sales, hiring, security operations, product development, and innovative projects. In September 2023, Laurens co-founded IntrusionOps, specializing in DFIR, red teaming, and managed detection response. Serving as General Partner at Lagomorphic Capital since January 2021, investment interests prioritize B2B SaaS, security partner enhancements, and supporting underrepresented founders. Additionally, as an Investor at Pioneer Fund since November 2020, Van Houtven contributes to venture capital initiatives. Previously, Laurens held the role of Principal Engineer at Rackspace from April 2014 to November 2016, leading technical efforts in managed security.