About

Ali Canales is the founder of AC Comms. With more than a decade of experience, she is a strategic communications leader known for building creative, results-driven programs that elevate brands and drive business impact. An agency veteran, Ali has held leadership and client service roles at Mission North and Matter Communications, where she advised high-growth startups and enterprise technology companies across a range of industries.

While she has extensive experience spanning both B2B and B2C sectors, Ali is especially passionate about cybersecurity and emerging technology. She specializes in areas including data privacy, social engineering, identity and access management, developer security, AI, and digital trust. Throughout her career, she has partnered with more than a dozen cybersecurity companies, including Abnormal AI, Tenable, Rubrik, Malwarebytes, Google Cloud, and ReliaQuest.

Ali has a proven track record of developing strategic communications programs that increase brand visibility, shape market perception, and align closely with business objectives. She has secured coverage in leading outlets including Axios, CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Business Insider, and has helped clients earn recognition on prestigious industry lists such as CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and the Forbes Cloud 100.

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