Gretchen AI Wins Cybersecurity Pitch at VivaTech 2025
Gretchen AI has won the Cybersecurity Pitch at the French-German Tech Lab #FGTL25 @ VivaTech 2025!
Our co-founder, Daniel Röder, took the stage to share our bold vision for using AI to tackle disinformation and we’re beyond excited to announce that Gretchen AI took home first place in the cybersecurity pitch competition!
We were honored to stand alongside some of Europe’s most forward-thinking startups, all working to harness technology for the public good. This recognition marks a pivotal moment in our journey, validating the impact we’re making in the tech-for-good space.
His pitch demonstrated how pervasive—and costly—disinformation has become in today’s AI-driven landscape, jeopardizing public trust and eroding corporate value. He walked the audience through real-world examples of reputational and financial damage, then showcased Gretchen’s AI agents as a proactive, real-time shield that detects, tracks, and neutralizes false narratives before they can take hold.
Being part of this exceptional cohort of European startups has been truly inspiring. The diversity of solutions represented spanning everything from platform integrity to data privacy showcases the breadth of challenges our generation of founders is tackling. Companies like ENTRYZERO, InputLab, and Detesia are proof that the future of technology lies in purposeful innovation, and we’re proud to be contributing to this movement alongside such dedicated teams.
This recognition from FGTL and Viva Technology is more than a trophy. It’s a signal that the fight against digital deception is being taken seriously and that startups like Gretchen AI have a critical role to play.
We’re deeply grateful to the FGTL25 jury, the organizers at VivaTech, and the cross-border ecosystem that supports deep-tech startups working on hard problems that matter.