Tortora Brayda Institute

What Tortora Brayda Institute does

Tortora Brayda Institute (TBI) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit think tank founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The organization convenes business, government, academic, and cultural leaders to advance collaboration and partnering practices at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with stated alignment to UN Sustainable Development Goals 5, 8, 9, and 17. Its core platform is a Think Tank for AI & Cybersecurity Partnerships supported by an expanding portfolio of task forces (Autonomous Government, AI and Cyber Security Talent Gap, Critical Infrastructure, Quantum Critical Threshold, Sustainable AI & Ethics), a Young Visionaries student program, and a speaker bureau.

The most strategically distinct asset is NAIC-ISAO (National Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Organization), operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary program, which functions as the first ISAO focused on the AI-cybersecurity convergence and offers a secure member platform, indicators-of-compromise intelligence feeds, and threat-intelligence contributor rights across tiered organizational and individual memberships. Other productized programs include the AI for Good Silicon Valley Innovation Factory pitching contest (run in partnership with the UN ITU) and the published "Principles for Responsible, Sustainable & Inclusive AI" framework.

TBI's commercial mechanics are membership- and sponsorship-driven rather than product- or transaction-based: revenue is generated through tiered individual memberships (Partnership, Expert Member, Chair/Co-Chair), tiered organizational memberships (Government/Non-Profit/Academia, Private Sector), tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver), NAIC-ISAO dues, and tax-deductible donations under EIN 85-2407310. Pricing is quote-based across most tiers. Distribution leverages the institute's own website, LinkedIn, monthly newsletter, podcast collaborations, World Cafe Summits and Task Force events, and institutional channels through partnerships with the UN ITU, World Economic Forum, and Association of U.S. Cyber Forces.

Name

Tortora Brayda Institute

Legal name

Tortora Brayda Inc.

Website

https://tortorabrayda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tortora Brayda Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit think tank that convenes business, government, academic, and cultural leaders to advance AI and cybersecurity partnerships. It operates task forces, the NAIC-ISAO information-sharing program, and membership and sponsorship tiers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI and Cybersecurity Policy Think Tank

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Third-Party Model/Vendor Risk & Supply-Chain Assurance (HDAAAMAK)

Keywords

• AI policy think tank
• Cybersecurity partnerships
• Information sharing analysis
• Responsible AI governance
• Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The institute generates revenue through various membership tiers including Partnership (Individual), Expert Member (Individual), Government/Non-profit/Academia (Organizational), Private Sector (Organizational), and Chair/Co-Chair positions. Fees are provided upon request, indicating quote-based pricing.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Organizational sponsorships at Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers provide revenue. Platinum sponsors receive 3 company-appointed memberships, branding visibility, 5 free vacancy listings, 1-year Gold NAIC-ISAO membership, and recognition at Innovation Factory contests. Event sponsorships include Think Tank World Cafe Virtual Event and Public Virtual Event sponsorships.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission of advancing partnerships in AI and Cybersecurity. Tortora Brayda Inc. is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN/tax ID number 85-2407310).
4. NAIC-ISAO Membership Dues: The NAIC-ISAO program generates revenue through tiered membership dues: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Academia/Non-Profit/Small Business tiers for organizations; Professional, Candidate (Grad Student/PhD), and Candidate (Student) tiers for individuals. Dues are paid annually for 12-month terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tortora Brayda Institute is an independent not-for-profit think tank that operates the Think Tank for AI & Cybersecurity Partnerships, convening business, government, academia, and cultural leaders to develop collaboration practices in AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and quantum. It sells membership-based access to its task forces, research outputs, and events, and runs the NAIC-ISAO information sharing program providing threat intelligence, IOCs, and secure member collaboration. Revenue is generated through membership dues, organizational sponsorships, and tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Tortora Brayda Institute is an independent not-for-profit think tank organized around the Think Tank for AI & Cybersecurity Partnerships as its core concept. The organization operates multiple programs including the NAIC-ISAO (a program focused on AI and cybersecurity information sharing), the AI for Good Silicon Valley Innovation Factory, and various task forces (Autonomous Government, AI and Cyber Security Talent Gap, Critical Infrastructure, Quantum Critical Threshold, Sustainable AI & Ethics), a Partnerships & Alliances Council, and a Young Visionaries Program for student researchers. Membership is offered at individual levels (Partnership, Expert Member, Chair/Co-Chair) and organizational levels (Government/Non-Profit/Academia, Private Sector) with tiered sponsorship options (Platinum, Gold, Silver). The institute serves as a platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and partnership development rather than as a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAIC-ISAO: National Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Organization - a program of Tortora Brayda Institute focused on AI and cybersecurity information sharing, supporting U.S. National Security, private sector growth, digital diplomacy, and cyber threat reduction.
• Young Visionaries Program

Products and services

• Think Tank Membership Program
• NAIC-ISAO Membership Program
• Organizational Sponsorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Alleviated poverty for thousands through Alchemy World Projects entrepreneurship programs in Ethiopia
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AI for Good Global Summit / International Telecommunication Union (ITU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform on AI. Tortora Brayda Institute is a partner coordinating and supporting the AI for Good Silicon Valley Innovation Factory, a pitching contest launched by AI for Good at a global level. Reinhard Scholl, Deputy Director of ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, endorsed the partnership stating they wish to discover innovative AI technologies capable of helping achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals. The institute has been collaborating with the UN Platform since 2020.
• Gorilla CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Gorilla Corporation, a leading global B2B Marketing Agency and partner development company, allocates sponsorship to Tortora Brayda Partnership Excellence as part of their corporate social responsibility program. Dennis Garza, COO at Gorilla Corporation, stated they embrace supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals and Partnership Development in AI, Cyber Security, and Cloud. Gorilla Corporation is also a Sector D Member of the ITU.
• World Economic Forum (WEF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Carlo Tortora Brayda was selected as a Special Constituent Member of the World Economic Forum and took active roles in the Forum for Africa. He was an expert contributor to a WEF panel in support of the G20 to explore Global Risks in 2012. The institute aligns with WEF's technology and partnership goals.
• United Nations ITU Judge / AI for GoodflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFounder Carlo Tortora Brayda serves as a United Nations ITU Judge for AI for Good Innovations in partnership with World Bank, International Atomic Energy Agency, and UNESCO. Active within UNFCCC and COP28. The institute coordinates the AI for Good Silicon Valley Innovation Factory contest as part of this engagement.
• United Nations Agencies (UNICEF, ILO, ITU, UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring his work with Alchemy World Projects, founder engaged with UNICEF, ILO (International Labor Organization), ITU (International Telecommunications Union), and UNDP (United Nations Development Program) on private sector development initiatives in Africa.
• Enterprising Ethiopia / Defend the Lion InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuation of founder's non-profit work with Alchemy World Projects, now continuing through Enterprising Ethiopia and the Defend the Lion Initiative for Conservation and Eco-Entrepreneurship. Advisor on Trade and Industry to former Federal President Girma Wolde-Ghiorgis.
• Business Class NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast collaboration with Business Class News featuring NAIC-ISAO Task Force discussions. Podcast with Michael Thiessmeier and Jennifer Gold on AI and cybersecurity topics, promoting awareness of the institute's programs.
• Association of U.S. Cyber ForcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor and strategic partner focused on U.S. cybersecurity initiatives. Listed as an event sponsor on the Tortora Brayda Institute sponsors page alongside other cybersecurity-focused organizations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum: The WEF is the preeminent global multi-stakeholder convening platform, operating the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and AI Governance Alliance. TBI's founder is a WEF special constituent and the institute runs AI for Good programming—making WEF a direct upstream peer in convening authority, though vastly larger in scope.
• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is the global nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, offering CISSP certification and a global membership community. Comparable to TBI's AI and Cyber Security Talent Gap Task Force in addressing workforce development, though (ISC)² is the established incumbent.
• ISACA: ISACA is a global professional association for IT governance, risk, cybersecurity, and audit professionals—offering certifications, training, and thought leadership. Comparable to TBI in mission scope (cyber governance + thought leadership) but vastly larger and more commercially developed.
• World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity: The WEF Centre for Cybersecurity convenes governments, businesses, and experts on global cyber resilience. Most directly comparable to NAIC-ISAO's threat intelligence and partnership mission, with substantially greater brand and convening power.

Direct peers

• Cyber Threat Alliance: Cyber Threat Alliance is an ISAO-style nonprofit that enables near-real-time, automated cyber threat intelligence sharing among member organizations. Most directly comparable to NAIC-ISAO's information sharing mission, though CTA is more established and cyber-only rather than AI-cyber.
• Atlantic Council: Atlantic Council's GeoTech Center and Cyber Statecraft Initiative focus on technology policy, AI governance, and cybersecurity partnerships across public and private sectors—closely mirroring TBI's NAIC-ISAO and Autonomous Government Task Force missions, with stronger policy influence in Washington D.C.
• AI Now Institute: AI Now Institute produces research and policy recommendations on AI ethics, accountability, and governance. Comparable to TBI's Sustainable AI & Ethics Task Force but focused narrowly on AI rather than AI-cyber convergence.
• Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI): Stanford HAI publishes AI governance frameworks, hosts convenings, and influences policy on responsible AI—directly comparable to TBI's Principles for Responsible, Sustainable & Inclusive AI. HAI operates with vastly greater research resources and academic brand authority.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): CSIS is a major bipartisan think tank with significant programs on cybersecurity, AI policy, and technology governance. Comparable to TBI's partnership and policy convening model, but with established policy influence and government relationships that TBI aspires to.

Regional players

• R Street Institute: R Street Institute is a U.S.-focused nonprofit public policy research organization engaging on technology and cybersecurity policy. Comparable to TBI in operating model (small nonprofit think tank with multi-stakeholder engagement) though with a more conservative policy orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=0Fv3PJF0gJg
• Xx.com/tortorabrayda

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tortora Brayda Institute