Mariana Padilla is the Community Evangelist at Harmonic Security, where she drives pipeline by creating authentic connections and standout events. She champions community-led growth as the B2B world’s most underrated—and most powerful—growth engine.
She is the former Co-Founder and CEO of HACKERverse.ai, a platform that is redefining how cybersecurity software is evaluated. Her authentic personal brand and ability to cultivate meaningful networks were the company’s strongest drivers of pipeline and growth.
Mariana’s work has earned her a spot on the front cover of the 2025 Most Innovative Cincinnati Startups to Watch and features on over two dozen industry podcasts. She was also named a “Woman to Watch in Cybersecurity” by Authority Magazine and received scholarships from WiCyS and WISP for her leadership in driving diversity in tech.
She specializes in go-to-market, sales strategy, and inclusive innovation—and is passionate about making the cybersecurity space more transparent, efficient, and engaging for both buyers and vendors.
