Naseem Al-Naji

Naseem Al-Naji is a serial entrepreneur focused on building developer tools and AI-driven platforms, having co-founded multiple startups including Opal (cybersecurity), Polaris (AI competitive intelligence), and MCPcat (MCP server analytics). His entrepreneurial journey includes successfully exiting Opal, a Greylock-backed company, and subsequently leveraging that experience to launch new ventures in the rapidly evolving AI and agent ecosystem. wellfound+3

With a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from UC Berkeley, Naseem has a foundation in software development, including early contributions at MuleSoft (pre-IPO) and an engineering management role at Expanse (acquired by Palo Alto Networks). This experience has equipped him to build sophisticated technical products and lead engineering teams. wellfound+1

He is deeply involved in the AI agent space, as evidenced by his work on MCPcat, an analytics platform for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. He actively shares insights on MCP traffic, agent behavior, and common failure points, contributing to the understanding and development of the AI agent ecosystem. mcpcat+2

Beyond his professional endeavors, Naseem Al-Naji is a musician who sings and plays guitar, covering various pop and rap songs, and is developing original music. This creative outlet demonstrates a multifaceted personality extending beyond his technical and entrepreneurial pursuits. youtube