MIND Recognized as a CRN 2026 Stellar Startup
MIND Recognized as a CRN 2026 Stellar Startup
Highlighting MIND's strong channel community
Recognition highlights MIND’s Stress Free DLP approach to reimagining data security for channel partners and their clients
SEATTLE, Washington - November 9, 2026 - MIND®, the AI-native data loss prevention (DLP) platform, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included MIND on its 2026 Stellar Startups list in the Security category. This prestigious list highlights fast-rising technology vendors that are driving innovation and fostering growth in the IT channel with groundbreaking products.
MIND was recognized for its Stress Free DLP platform that is simple, autonomous and complete to discover, detect and prevent data loss across GenAI, Agentic AI, SaaS, on-premise file shares, endpoints and emails. For partners, MIND enables drastically reduced false positives, onboarding and managed monitoring, all while providing recurring revenue opportunities.
This list serves as an invaluable resource for solution providers making business-critical strategic decisions and exploring new technologies to give them a competitive advantage and drive success.
“Our channel community plays an important role in expanding MIND’s approach to DLP into organizations. We share a mutual vision of helping customers overcome the complexities of legacy DLP through AI-powered automation that further protects sensitive data. We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to innovation and helping solution providers differentiate themselves in today’s evolving IT landscape.”
Tyson Hempel
Chief Revenue Officer of MIND
“We’re proud to recognize the innovative companies featured on this year’s Stellar Startups list. These organizations are redefining what’s possible in the IT channel by bringing fresh ideas, transformative technologies and a strong commitment to partner success. We look forward to seeing the impact they continue to make across the industry.”
Jennifer Follett
Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor of CRN, The Channel Company
About MIND
MIND is on a mission to help organizations thrive in a digital world in the AI era by protecting their most sensitive data, mitigating risks and preserving brand reputation. MIND is Stress Free DLP built for the AI era: one platform that discovers, detects and prevents across every environment and every state of an organization's data. The MIND AI DLP Agents take on the day-to-day work of running a DLP program, so security teams can focus on strategy and say yes to AI innovation with confidence. Founded and led by cybersecurity leaders and industry veterans, MIND is based out of Seattle, WA. For more information, contact us at info@mind.io.
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