Flock Safety CEO Set for Disrupt 2026

The persistent tension between individual privacy expectations and the deployment of public safety technology remains a central point of friction in the era of artificial intelligence. At the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, founder and CEO Garrett Langley is slated to discuss these evolving challenges as they relate to the operations of his company, Flock Safety.

A Platform Built for Surveillance

Founded in 2017 by Langley, Matt Feury, and Paige Todd, the firm moved through the Y Combinator accelerator before establishing a presence in the market for automated monitoring. While often recognized for license plate recognition systems, the company has expanded its portfolio to include general-purpose surveillance cameras and drone first responders, a capability bolstered by the firm's following its acquisition of Aerodome.

Financial Growth and Market Valuation

The company has experienced rapid capital accumulation, securing a total of $950 million in funding since its inception. Recent financial markers highlight significant growth in its market assessment:

• $275 million was raised in the company's most recent funding round.
• $7.5 billion is the company's current valuation, placed Flock at a $7.5 billion valuation.
• $4.8 billion was the company's valuation in the year prior to the most recent round.

Public Pushback and Partnership Shifts

Despite commercial expansion, Flock Safety has faced vocal opposition from privacy advocates and the general public, including instances of individuals destroying Flock’s surveillance cameras. The company’s work with law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has drawn criticism. In recent months, corporate and municipal relationships have shifted, notably as Amazon’s Ring recently ended a partnership with the company and the lapse this month of a contract with the LAPD.

Looking Toward the Disrupt Stage

Attendees at the event, scheduled for October 13-15 at the Moscone Center, may gain insight into the firm's strategic outlook regarding AI integration. For those interested in the full scope of the event's schedule, details are available via the programming we’ve announced so far here, with registration access for early ticket prices right here.

As commercial entities and law enforcement navigate the adoption of surveillance AI, these discussions suggest that technical deployment strategies may be increasingly influenced by public response and the continuity of municipal partnerships. The upcoming session provides a venue to observe how the leadership of major security firms intends to address the balance between proprietary technological development and the scrutiny of their institutional clients.