Polaris Founder Named CEO For Encryption Startup, Matrics2
Matrics2 Names Joe Micara as Chief Executive Officer
Joe brings more than a decade of experience leading some of the world’s most innovative and high-growth technology companies. His career has been defined by scaling breakthrough products into global market leaders; holding senior leadership positions at multiple Unicorn companies in cybersecurity, authentication, and digital identity, including ThreatMetrix, BioCatch, and Callsign. At each, he played a critical role in accelerating growth, defining go-to-market strategies, and driving enterprise adoption, helping shape the trajectory of the modern digital trust infrastructure.
As Co-Founder and Partner at Polaris Partner Group, Joe has spent the past several years advising and supporting emerging technology companies across legacy establishment categories, from enterprise security and blockchain infrastructure to quantum computing and fraud prevention. His work with founders, industry leaders, and strategic investors has made him a trusted strategic advisor and change-agent across all perspectives.
His relationship with Matrics2 began three years ago, where he collaborated closely on the development of its Symmatrics Encryption Protocol SDK and helped shape the company’s early product strategy, partner ecosystem, and market positioning. That depth of engagement and clarity of vision now culminates in his appointment as CEO.
“I am honored to lead Matrics2 as we deliver quantum-secure, mathematically proven protection, transforming cybersecurity from risk management to risk elimination. Having worked alongside the team as an advisor and partner, I am excited to now guide Matrics2 as CEO and bring this breakthrough technology to market.”
As Matrics2 enters a new chapter of growth, Joe’s leadership reinforces our mission to bring transformative encryption technology to the world’s most security-conscious industries. With a foundation of scientific rigor, unmatched technical performance, and deep market insight, Matrics2 is poised to redefine what’s possible in enterprise security.
