Dan Schoenbaum brings extensive cybersecurity expertise and operator-level know-how from successfully scaling and exiting cybersecurity companies. As President & COO at RiskIQ, he crafted a robust growth strategy that guided the company through Microsoft's $800M acquisition. At Tripwire, he transformed a $30M tool into a $100M platform that filed for IPO and ultimately sold for $710M. Over the past five years, Dan has been a turnaround specialist, leading three additional security companies to successful exits and serving as an operating advisor. He has also authored widely followed content on business transformation and accelerating cybersecurity startup growth.

Results-driven executive with 25 years of experience in business development, marketing, and sales within the cybersecurity and enterprise software space. Craig possesses cybersecurity expertise and is an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in driving business transformation. He has successfully helped organizations of all sizes implement effective growth strategies, accelerate growth, improve execution, and achieve their objectives.
FOCUS:
Fundraising
Technology Partnerships
Messaging & Positioning

Former top-rated Gartner analyst for cybersecurity and threat intelligence, veteran of U.S. Cyber Intelligence, and an evangelist for Dell, IBM, and Kasada, with a proven track record in marketing and product leadership.
FOCUS:
- Driving business transformation through strategic engagement with Gartner and industry analysts
- Enhancing company market positioning and messaging to reflect cybersecurity expertise
- Developing effective growth strategies and business development initiatives
- Implementing M&A strategy for sustainable success
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