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tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Raise VC Funding for a Cybersecurity Startup - They CyberVault with Casilda AnguloIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Casilda Angluo, Vice President at Forgepoint Capital, to talk about how investors really evaluate cybersecurity startups and what founders should stop obsessing over when raising early-stage capital.We cover:💡 What drew her into cyber investing from a background in investment banking and innovation📈 The signals that say “this startup has legs” beyond just the tech🎯 What first-time founders should actually focus on at seed stage🚫 What's overhyped in cyber right now and what’s worth watching🤝 The kinds of founders and ideas she’s actively looking to backIf you're...2025-07-1127 min
Silicon Valley VC News DailySilicon Valley's Venture Capital Transformation: Frontier Tech Surges, Discipline RisesSilicon Valley venture capital firms are navigating a period of dramatic transformation, marked by both surging investment in frontier technologies and the realities of economic turbulence. According to the latest report from Silicon Valley Bank, investment in frontier technologies has rocketed up by 47 percent year-over-year. This boom highlights a renewed appetite for innovation, especially in sectors that promise generational impact like artificial intelligence, climate tech, and next-generation materials.Recent funding news shows that despite concerns over high valuations, capital continues to pour into AI. Tech Startups reports that Andreessen Horowitz led a two billion dollar seed round for...2025-06-2704 min
The FIT4Privacy Podcast - AI and Privacy insights to help you grow your skillsCISO Role In Age of AI with Nick Shevelyov and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E141 S06In the AI era, trust is everything and it's under attack. How do you build digital trust when AI is changing the rules and attackers are getting smarter? Discover how today's CISOs are stepping up, adapting to AI risks, and learning from history to protect our digital future. In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia is joined by Nick Shevelyov, a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience as a CISO and Chief Privacy Officer, and author of Cyber War and Peace. The discussion focuses on the evolving challenges for Chief Inf...2025-06-1930 minSilicon Valley VC News DailySilicon Valley VCs Navigate Turbulent Landscape: AI, Climate Tech, and Diversified Investing StrategiesIn the midst of economic uncertainty, Silicon Valley venture capital firms are navigating a complex landscape marked by significant trends and shifts. Here are some key insights from recent developments:### AI and Deep TechArtificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be a disruptive force, with investors like those from Forgepoint Capital and Social Leverage expressing excitement about companies at the intersection of cybersecurity, infrastructure, and AI for 2025[1][5].Despite some volatility, AI funding remains robust, with mega funding rounds in AI and mobility driving modest global growth in venture capital. However, generative AI funding slowed in the third...2025-01-0803 min
The CPG ViewDisrupting Workforce Identity: Lessons in Innovation with William Lin of AKA Identity (William Lin, Founder and CEO at AKA Identity)What motivated you to focus on Workforce Identity and Access Management with AKAIdentity, and what specific challenges are you aiming to address in this space?
Can you share some key insights or lessons learned from your journey of starting,incubating, and investing in successful cybersecurity organizations?
How did your experience at Forgepoint Capital shape your approach to identifying and growing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders?
What inspired you to co-create the Security Tinkerers, and how do you see this organization evolving to further support current and future cybersecurity practitioners?
As so...2024-11-2130 min
The ForgecastProactive Network Threat Detection with Ricardo Villadiego, CEO and Founder of Lumu | The ForgecastThere’s unlimited potential to create innovative software with just a laptop, an internet connection, and your mind.
It’s a motto that Ricardo Villadiego lives by and has driven him to solve complex technology problems and start two companies: Easy Solutions in 2009 (acquired by Centersquare- formerly Cyxtera- in 2016) and Lumu in 2019. Today, Lumu is a market leader in Network Detection and Response, helping over 2,500 businesses of all sizes continuously measure their state of compromise to stay ahead of threats in real time.
In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Managing Director Leo Casusol speaks with Ricardo about h...2024-11-1344 minThe ForgecastSecure Elections and Defending Democracy with Cait Conley, Senior Advisor to the Director of CISA | The ForgecastSecure elections are the cornerstone of a strong democracy.
Facing threats including foreign influence and disinformation, public trust is essential- in elections and in the institutions and people defending them.
As Senior Advisor to the Director of CISA, Cait Conley is on the forefront of the fight to protect election integrity and strengthen national security. In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Managing Director Andrew McClure speaks with Cait about the upcoming US election, the current threat landscape, CISA’s work to secure elections and bolster public confidence and trust, the critical role state and local election offici...2024-11-0130 minThe ForgecastFrom Bootstrapped to Venture-Backed with Vinnie Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of Bishop Fox | The ForgecastFew cybersecurity startups develop strong customer relationships with 25% of the Fortune 100, attract an incredible team of experts, and become a market leader– all without any funding.
That’s precisely what Bishop Fox did for over a decade before raising a Series A round in 2019 to invest in the future of offensive security testing at scale.
Bishop Fox co-founder and CEO Vinnie Liu has helmed the company through it all, working to proactively protect the company’s customers from the latest threats.
In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Managing Director Ernie Bio speaks with Vinnie about workin...2024-10-2941 min
Secure Talk PodcastForging the future of security with Rey Kirton at Forgepoint CapitalIn the never-ending vortex of Silicon Valley's hype cycle, it's easy to get lost in the sea of superficial success stories and forget that true innovation often requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to disrupt the status quo – not just a fancy logo or a tweet from a billionaire CEO. Inside of the froth however, there are investors and venture capitalists that think carefully about who they are investing in, why it is a durable venture and how to create the best impact for everyone.In this episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals we...2024-10-1544 minThe ForgecastCybersecurity as a Business Enabler with Eddie Borrero, CISO at Blue Shield of California | The ForgecastCybersecurity is no longer exclusively a technical endeavor focused on stopping and responding to cyber threats. It’s also a strategic enabler of business growth and innovation.
It’s an evolution that Eddie Borrero, Vice President and CISO at Blue Shield of California, has experienced and contributed to firsthand during his 20+ year career in the field. In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Co-Founder and Managing Director Alberto Yépez speaks with Eddie about the Crowdstrike outage, his early career in technology and cybersecurity, the evolving role of the modern CISO, developing relationships with board members, crafting a narrative, AI go...2024-09-2440 min
CTRL+FUnleashing the Power of Differential Privacy: Balancing Data Security and InnovationToday on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer is joined by Dr. Damien Desfontaines from Tumult Labs and Andrew McClure from Forgepoint Capital to discuss how differential privacy is reshaping data analysis across industries. They delve into how this innovative approach protects individual privacy while enabling large-scale insights, with applications in healthcare, finance, and national security.How is differential privacy transforming the way we approach data security? What impact will it have on the future of privacy regulations? How can industries and governments leverage this technology to safeguard sensitive information in the age of big data and AI?2024-09-1738 min
Startupeable: Emprendimiento | Tecnología | Venture CapitalCrear el VC N°1 de Ciberseguridad a Nivel Global y Lecciones una Carrera de +10 años en Apple | Alberto Yépez, Forgepoint CapitalConversé con Alberto Yépez, cofundador y socio de Forgepoint Capital, el fondo de venture capital en ciberseguridad más grande a nivel global.-Este episodio es presentado por:Deel, la única plataforma de HR todo en uno diseñada para equipos globales. Deel te permite contratar fácilmente en más de 150 países. Desde México hasta Australia, explora cómo puedes contratar tanto empleados como freelancers de manera segura y legal.Visita su guía gratuita de contratación aquí: https://rebrand.ly/SDLDSPEP1-Por favor ayúdame dejando una rese...2024-09-0454 min
Smells Like Identity HygieneAI in Identity Hygiene: Embracing our Robotic Overlords?In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, Kathryn Shih joins host Rosario Mastrogiacomo. Kathryn is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Forgepoint Capital, where she helps entrepreneurs develop effective AI strategies.
Topics discussed:
- AI's impact on cyber security
- How AI is helping the bad guys
- How AI can help the good guys
- What people can do to prepare against AI-aided security attacks
Curious about how...2024-08-2230 min
CyberBytes: The PodcastBlackHat 2024: Building Greatness in Security - Alberto Yepez, ForgePoint CapitalThe venture capital market is fiercely competitive, and there is a reason today’s guest has so many top security investments to his name!
Oliver Legg welcomed Alberto Yepez, Co-founder & Managing Director of ForgePoint Capital, on to the BlackHat Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast
Alberto’s impressive career started as an early employee at Apple, helping build the foundations of the company we all know today. He has been involved in many of the most exciting security vendors, and driven ForgePoint to take a unique approach to investing.
One key to their success has bee...2024-08-2220 min
CyberBytes: The PodcastCyberBytes: RSA 2024 Edition: Nudge Security with Russell SpitlerRussell Spitler, CEO and Co-founder of Nudge Security, and I sat down on the last day of RSA during a hugely exciting week for the team! They announced their Series A raise via Forgepoint Capital, Evolution Equity and Squadra Ventures to propel them further in the SaaS Data Security space. Tune in to today's episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast RSA Edition to learn about… Russ and his co-founder’s early background of building and selling their first security business to AT&T The reins that working at a large co...2024-06-0714 min
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann JohnsonNavigating Cyber Trends with Alberto YepezAlberto Yepez, Co-founder and Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Alberto shares his journey from an engineer at Apple to a pioneering entrepreneur and influential investor in the cybersecurity industry. Ann and Alberto discuss the evolution of cybersecurity, emphasizing the critical role of AI in both enhancing and securing technological infrastructures. Alberto provides insights into the industry's current trends and the renewed optimism following the RSA Conference, highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships and government involvement in fostering a resilient cybersecurity landscape.
Resources: View Albe...2024-05-2833 min
Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio)The VC Perspective: Embracing Uncertainty & Staying the Course - Alberto Yépez - BSW VaultCheck out this interview from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on June 27, 2022. Forgepoint Capital’s Co-Founder and Managing Director, Alberto Yépez, explains what the current economic challenges mean for innovation and the future of the cybersecurity market. Hear his perspective on what security investments, as well as mergers and acquisitions, will look like throughout the next 12-18 months, and how responsible companies are staying the course amidst layoffs and budget cuts in order to turn uncertainty into a strategic path forward. Segment Resources: F...2024-05-2735 min
Business Security Weekly (Video)The VC Perspective: Embracing Uncertainty & Staying the Course - Alberto Yépez - BSW VaultCheck out this interview from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on June 27, 2022. Forgepoint Capital’s Co-Founder and Managing Director, Alberto Yépez, explains what the current economic challenges mean for innovation and the future of the cybersecurity market. Hear his perspective on what security investments, as well as mergers and acquisitions, will look like throughout the next 12-18 months, and how responsible companies are staying the course amidst layoffs and budget cuts in order to turn uncertainty into a strategic path forward. Segment Resources: F...2024-05-2735 min
Business Security Weekly (Audio)The VC Perspective: Embracing Uncertainty & Staying the Course - Alberto Yépez - BSW VaultCheck out this interview from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on June 27, 2022. Forgepoint Capital’s Co-Founder and Managing Director, Alberto Yépez, explains what the current economic challenges mean for innovation and the future of the cybersecurity market. Hear his perspective on what security investments, as well as mergers and acquisitions, will look like throughout the next 12-18 months, and how responsible companies are staying the course amidst layoffs and budget cuts in order to turn uncertainty into a strategic path forward. Segment Resources: F...2024-05-2735 minThe ForgecastA Blueprint for Building Cybersecurity Startups with Ross Haleliuk | The ForgecastThe deck is stacked against you when you build a cybersecurity startup. Entrepreneurs navigate a maze of technical and business hurdles to turn their vision into a successful company.
Ross Haleliuk’s pragmatic approach to company building is a gold mine for founders, practitioners, and investors alike.
In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Managing Director Ernie Bio sits down with Ross to discuss his early career, starting the popular Venture in Security blog, launching an angel investing syndicate for security practitioners, his bestselling book Cyber for Builders, unique challenges in starting a cybersecurity company, successful partnerships, how...2024-04-2759 min
Adopting Zero TrustCyber Insurance: Sexy? No. Important? Critically yes.Season 3, Episode 5: Cyber Insurance may not be the sexiest topic, but it’s an important piece of any mature cyber program. We chatted with a lawyer and a VC who share their perspective.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
There are many aspects of cybersecurity that are not classified as cool or sexy, but every component plays a role in securing people, data, and businesses. One particular aspect that is often seen as a necessary evil, even more so than policies and documentation, is cyber in...2024-04-1101 minThe ForgecastQuantifying Cyber Risk with Pascal Millaire, CEO of CyberCube | The ForgecastModern companies collect, generate, and access massive amounts of data. The challenge is finding meaning amidst the noise to derive actionable insights.
That’s exactly what Pascal Millaire and CyberCube are doing for the cyber insurance market.
In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Co-Founder and Managing Director Don Dixon sits down with Pascal to discuss his early career as a McKinsey consultant, CyberCube’s incubation within Symantec, building analytical models to predict loss and price cyber risk, cyber risks from terrorism and war, the symbiotic relationship between insurance and cybersecurity, and more. 2024-03-2845 minThe ForgecastStaying Clear and Focused on the Mission with Billy Gouveia, CEO and Founder of Surefire Cyber | The ForgecastThe hours, days, and weeks following a ransomware incident can bring the most challenging moments a person faces in their career and an organization confronts in their history.
Nobody understands this better than Billy Gouveia, CEO and Founder of incident response firm Surefire Cyber.
In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Managing Director Andrew McClure speaks with Billy about his background in the United States Army, lessons learned in enterprise risk management consulting, leading through crisis situations, creating a unique business model and go to market plan to found Surefire Cyber, the evolution of the ransomware landscape, and...2024-03-0734 minThe ForgecastSecuring the 99% with Kyle Hanslovan, CEO and Co-Founder of Huntress Labs | The Forgecast99% of companies are small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), yet most cybersecurity innovations cater more to the enterprise.
Kyle Hanslovan’s cyber warfare experience at the NSA taught him the power of small teams leveraging automation. He saw an opportunity to make global change by protecting SMBs at scale with a SaaS platform.
The result: Huntress.
In this episode, Forgepoint Capital Managing Director Ernie Bio speaks with Kyle about his experience supporting cyber operations in the U.S. Intelligence community, the importance of complementary founders and teams, raising capital as a Silicon Valley outsider, scaling...2024-01-3055 min
The Goats of GrowthHow To Hire for Growth Without Overhiring, with Karl SharmanHow do you hire for growth without over hiring? That's part of what I spoke to Karl Sharman, Head of Talent at Forgepoint Capital, about in this episode where he shared his perpective on the following: Why paying attention to ARR/Revenue per employee is so important and the alarming trend he saw happening 2H of 2022 The role of talent management and why he advices their porfolio companies to focus on performance efficiency How he helps their Founders/CEO to understand what great talent management looks like Why it's important that Forgepoint Capital invest in Founders a...2024-01-2251 minThe ForgecastDriving Digital Transformation with Julie Talbot-Hubbard, President, Services and COO, Cyderes | The ForgecastCybersecurity is a key driver of digital transformation, especially in the most regulated industries. Julie Talbot-Hubbard understands this through firsthand experience at every level- as a security practitioner, an enterprise executive, and now as the President of Services and Chief Operating Officer of security technologies supplier Cyderes.
In this episode, Alberto speaks with Julie about effectively working with regulations and auditors, managing change, the centrality of identity and data in modern organizations, and the importance of building a network and giving back. 2023-12-2034 minThe ForgecastExecuting on Ideas with Dr. Neil Costigan, Chief Architect at LexisNexis® BehavioSec™, LexisNexis Risk Solutions | The ForgecastEntrepreneurs face countless obstacles as they bring innovative ideas to life, build sustainable businesses, and grow globally. Dr. Neil Costigan has overcome these challenges and many more in his career.
In this episode, Alberto sits down with Neil to discuss the early years at BehavioSec and the company’s acquisition by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, finding product-market fit and scaling startups, and the importance of building effective global teams. 2023-12-0849 minThe ForgecastBalance and the Human Quality in Cybersecurity with Andres Andreu, SVP, CISO at 2U | The ForgecastCISOs need technical acumen and relationship-bulding skills to collaborate and protect their companies and customers. Andres Andreu has both in spades.
In this episode, Alberto sits down with Andres to discuss his wide-ranging career across public and private sectors, the human quality in cybersecurity, getting out of your comfort zone, and his current role as SVP and CISO with EdTech learning platform 2U (NASDAQ: TWOU).2023-11-2843 minThe ForgecastCyber Resilience through Public-Private Collaboration with Erin Joe, OCISO at Google | The ForgecastThe cybersecurity community needs leaders with diverse perspectives to protect critical assets and systems across enterprises and governments.
In this episode, Alberto Yépez sits down with Erin Joe, Senior Executive at Google Cloud's Office of the CISO (OCISO), to discuss her career in the FBI, the importance of public-private partnerships, leveraging unique experiences and skillsets to lead effectively, and Google’s approach to responsible AI. 2023-11-2036 minThe ForgecastRe-envisioning Cyber Trust with Elena Kvochko, Chief Trust Officer at SAP | The ForgecastAs the first Chief Trust Officer at SAP, Elena Kvochko is a seasoned technology and cybersecurity executive who has led global information security for multiple enterprises such as Barclays and The Bank of America. In this episode, she discusses the importance of trust and how industry professionals should prioritize it for a successful, trusted, collaborative environment. 2023-11-0128 minThe ForgecastPushing the Envelope with Cybersecurity Expert Dr. Yonesy Núñez | The ForgecastIn an increasingly digital business world, the need for cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high and organizations need a “secret sauce” to harness unique perspectives and strengths. In this episode of the Forgecast, Alberto Yépez speaks with cybersecurity expert Dr. Yonesy Núñez on the importance of diversity, inclusion, and a culture of authenticity, the need for new talent, and leadership succession within the cybersecurity industry.2023-10-0236 minThe ForgecastThe Importance of Data Care with Ron and Cyndi Gula, Co-Founders of Gula Tech Adventures | The ForgecastThe cybersecurity industry depends on innovation and innovators but faces a talent shortage. In this episode of the Forgecast, Forgepoint Co-founder Alberto Yépez speaks with Ron and Cyndi Gula, Co-founders of Gula Tech Adventures and the Gula Tech Foundation. Ron and Cyndi are a power couple with a mission to get more people involved in cybersecurity. They discuss innovation, education and outreach, developing cybersecurity leaders, and the importance of philanthropy.2023-10-0235 min
CMO InsightsCarolyn Crandall, CMO & Forgepoint Capital AdvisorIn a world where marketing is evolving at breakneck speed, staying ahead of the curve is vital for success. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), a technology that promises to revolutionize the way marketers work.In this episode of the CMO Insights podcast, respected CMO and Forgepoint Capital Advisor, Carolyn Crandall, delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in marketing. Discover how AI empowers marketers, unlocks their true potential, and revolutionizes messaging and positioning strategies.Discussion points include:
Forging Ahead with Category Creation
Harnessing AI's Power to Stand Out
Elevating Customer Experiences with AI
Empowering Da...2023-10-0214 min
TechCrunch Startup NewsCybersecurity firm Lumu raises $30M to detect network intrusionsLumu, a startup that helps enterprises identify and isolate security compromises, today announced that it raised $30 million in a Series B round led by Forgepoint Capital, $6 million of which is debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-2904 minThe ForgecastA CISO Helping CISOs: Blazing the Trail with Dr. Ed Amoroso, Founder & CEO of TAG Infosphere | The ForgecastWhen CISOs need answers, they turn to one of their own: Dr. Ed Amoroso, CEO and Founder of TAG Infosphere. Forgepoint Co-founder Alberto Yépez sits down with Ed to discuss the growth and evolution of being a CISO, his thirty-one years at AT&T, his ‘fun’ career switch to TAG Cyber (now part of TAG Infosphere), the opportunistic future of AI, and the importance of working with a purpose. 2023-09-2740 min
FinCyber TodayDaniel Barriuso: Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape in EuropeEpisode NotesDaniel Barriuso, Global Chief Transformation Officer at Santander and Chairman of the FS-ISAC Europe Board of Directors, talks about the importance of addressing cybersecurity globally and holistically, while also taking regional differences into account. He draws on his experience as Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Santander and his current role to discuss how bigger organizations can collaborate with startups to fight cybercrime.Notes from Our Discussion with DanielChairing the FS-ISAC Europe Board of DirectorsCollaboration, information sharing, and collective response to address cyber...2023-09-2629 min
Startupeable: Emprendimiento | Tecnología | Venture CapitalEn Corto #5: Cómo Romper las Barreras Mentales para Emprender Globalmente | Ricardo Villadiego, LUMUEste es un corto extraído de la entrevista a Ricardo Villadiego, CEO y cofundador de Lumu Technologies.Una startup que permite a compañías medir riesgos de ciberseguridad en tiempo real y ha levantado capital de inversionistas como Panoramic Ventures, Forgepoint Capital, Softbank, Simma Capital y AVP Ventures.-La manera más sencilla de ayudarnos a crecer es dejando una reseña en Spotify o Apple Podcasts: https://ratethispodcast.com/startupeable---Notas del episodio: https://startupeable.com/lumu/---Para más contenido síguenos en 👇• Página Web...2023-09-2506 min
Venture DailyGGV Splits with China, Cisco’s $28B Deal, Instacart & Arm Lose SteamFeatured Guests: Joe Merrill, co-founder & partner, Sputnik ATX | Alberto Yepez, managing partner, Forgepoint Capital | Jimmy Orsillo, general partner, Underscore VC
GGV Capital splits ties with its China operations amid political pressure from Washington, Cisco agrees to acquire Splunk in 2023’s biggest tech deal so far, and Instacart and Arm have lost steam on the public market after promising opening days.2023-09-2213 min
Cyber BriefingCyber Briefing - 2023.08.02
👉 What's trending in cybersecurity today?
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Stremio Vulnerability Exposes Millions: DLL Hijacking Risks and Unauthorized Access
Source: Cyfox
Python Variant of NodeStealer Targets Facebook Business Accounts and Cryptocurrency
Source: Unit 42
European Banks Targeted by SpyNote Android Banking Trojan in Aggressive Campaign
Source: Cleafy
Google AMP Used in Sneaky Phishing Attacks
Source: Cofense
Cloud Tech Debt Threat: Critical Risks Uncovered in New Report
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Ira...2023-08-0209 minVenture DailyNew SEC Cyber Rules, Crypto Bills Advance to House, FB PolarizationFeatured Guests: Alberto Yepez, co-founder & managing director, Forgepoint Capital | Tyler Williams, head of legislative & regulatory affairs, Galaxy Digital
The SEC passes a new law for public companies to report cyber attacks, two crypto bills make it to the House floor for the first time ever, and Facebook’s algorithm does not appear to contribute to online polarization.2023-07-3116 min
Founder StoriezVC Turned Founder | William Lin Previously Forgepoint Capital now Founder | "The VC Field Guide" | Using Gratitude to get aheadConversation with William Lin former VC at Forgepoint Capital now founder at stealth. 🔗 CONNECT WITH WILLIAM: 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linwilliam/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamlin💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6922608965763694593/📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/VC-Field-Guide-Fundamentals-Venture/dp/1394180659/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWThank you for listening to...2023-05-3041 min
FutureWork PlaybookESG in Venture Capital: Insights from Alberto Yépez, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Forgepoint CapitalIn this week’s episode, host Natalie Pierce interviews Alberto Yépez, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Forgepoint Capital, a leading cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm, about incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives into all they do, including the firm’s investing principles.Our first episode of the year highlights the growing importance of ESG considerations in the venture capital industry and the steps that firms like Forgepoint Capital are taking to integrate these principles and initiatives into their investment strategies and operations. Forgepoint also provides examples in its portfolio like CyberCube, which is taking actionable steps towar...2023-04-2030 min
Cyber Insurance LeadersEp. 20 - Redefining Cyber Insurance With Innovative Technology Partners and Underwriting Methodologies - with Anthony DagostinoAnthony Dagostino's multifarious career as a broker, VC and underwriter has poises him a true expert in the realm of cyber insurance. In this episode, he talks about how this experience helped him to grow Converge, a US-based MGA that combines the best of underwriting fundamentals, technology, and cybersecurity data to offer innovative coverage in different areas of cyber insurance.You’ll learn:1. Why external scan data is a vital addition to any underwriters toolbox2. How Converge uses its adversary-focused underwriting methodology3. How underwriters can use risk quantification to inform limits2023-03-1645 min
Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurityState of Cyber 2023 - Ep 52In this episode Rob talks about a recent event discussing the State of Cyber into 2023 Hosted by Dave DeWalt (founder & MD of NightDragon, one of the most successful business leaders in the cybersecurity industry) the event promised to take "a unique look at what products are really being adopted by cybersecurity buyers, what financial analysts are watching around skyrocketing valuations and what investors are watching for the next frontier of innovation. We’ll also look at the state of the cyber talent gap, public-private partnership efforts and how CISOs are responding to the latest threats."Rob reacts to th...2023-01-2518 min
Women in Venture CapitalA Conversation with Connie Qian, Vice President @ Forgepoint Capital | Square | Goldman Sachs | Baird | MBA @ The Wharton SchoolIn this episode, we talk to Connie about her early interests in technology and how that translated to working at Square and eventually in VC. Connie shares more about her experience at Forgepoint Capital, including the funding growth in cybersecurity and horizontal expansion of the space across sectors. She also touches on how she engages with a community of professionals to tackle unfavorable gender dynamics and concludes with two key advices for aspiring female investors: (1) find a mentor with industry commonalities and (2) vocalize your opinion.2022-10-1913 min
Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio)ESW #290 - Will Lin, James NorrieCybersecurity is now battling a human problem just as much, if not more, than a technical one. According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Security Report, 85% of successful cyberattacks now involve a human element. Combine that with the fact that even the very best technology can only thwart about 93% of attacks and that leaves a large hole in an organization’s basic security hygiene. This has led to a growing demand for ongoing educational programs that rely on behavioral science to measure and manage cybersecurity risk as a distinctly different solution from generic, one-size-fits-all training programs. In th...2022-09-302h 14
Enterprise Security Weekly (Audio)ESW #290 - Will Lin, James NorrieCybersecurity is now battling a human problem just as much, if not more, than a technical one. According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Security Report, 85% of successful cyberattacks now involve a human element. Combine that with the fact that even the very best technology can only thwart about 93% of attacks and that leaves a large hole in an organization’s basic security hygiene. This has led to a growing demand for ongoing educational programs that rely on behavioral science to measure and manage cybersecurity risk as a distinctly different solution from generic, one-size-fits-all training programs. In th...2022-09-302h 14
Enterprise Security Weekly (Video)State of the Market With a VC - Will Lin - ESW #290This is a recurring segment, in which we bring on a VC to provide an investor’s point-of-view on all this activity. It’s hard to imagine a better investor to join us than Will Lin, co-founder of Forgepoint, one of the few VC firms that exclusively invests in cybersecurity startups. We're excited to have Will back with us! We'll discuss - How, the last time we had Will on (20 episodes ago, ESW 270), we were asking about huge valuations and potential market resets/corrections. Well, it seems that day arrived. What now? - Crowdstrike and SentinelOne are active investors with...2022-09-2943 min
Business Security Weekly (Video)The VC Perspective: Embracing Uncertainty & Staying the Course - Alberto Yépez - BSW #267Forgepoint Capital’s Co-Founder and Managing Director, Alberto Yépez, explains what the current economic challenges mean for innovation and the future of the cybersecurity market. Hear his perspective on what security investments, as well as mergers and acquisitions, will look like throughout the next 12-18 months, and how responsible companies are staying the course amidst layoffs and budget cuts in order to turn uncertainty into a strategic path forward. Segment Resources: - Forgepoint’s new CISO security priorities model: https://forgepointcap.com/news/forgepoint-capital-builds-first-ever-ciso-security-priorities-model/ Recent exits that Forgepoint supported: - Foresc...2022-06-2738 min
The Virtual CISO PodcastThe Past, Present and Future of Cybersecurity From the Viewpoint of a Venture CapitalistAlberto Yépez joins the show to share his perspective as a venture capitalist working to help entrepreneurs build Cybersecurity businesses. He started his wildly successful career at Apple and he is now the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Forgepoint Capital. Join us as we discuss: Information security challenges from the 2000’s that we still face todayAlberto’s experience working at AppleCriteria that makes investing in a company worthwhile Three models of private equity To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to The Virtual CISO Podcast here. If you don’t use Apple Podcasts, you can find all o...2022-06-0750 min
The Capital TeaKarla Reffold interviews Billy GouveiaBilly is CEO at SureFire Cyber. Surefire Cyber delivers swift, strong response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats with end-to-end response capabilities. Karla and Billy talk about his journey to becoming CEO at SureFire which starts with him as an entrepreneur in residence at Forgepoint Capital. They talk about what SureFire is doing differently in incident response, with a focus on how they build their team and take care of their people. They also talk about the future of incident response and what we might see from ransomware groups. 2022-06-0229 min
Enterprise Security Weekly (Audio)ESW #270 - Dan Allen & Will LinThis week, in the first segment, we learn all about the technical ins and outs of HP SureClick Enterprise with HP expert Dan Allen and discover how SureClick Enterprise can help improve security efforts in your organization! Then, we bring on a VC to provide an investor’s point-of-view! It’s hard to imagine a better investor to join us than Will Lin, co-founder of Forgepoint, one of the few VC firms that exclusively invests in cybersecurity startups! Finally, in the Enterprise Security News: Fortress InfoSec raises $125M to help critical infrastructure improve security, ThreatLocker raises $100M, thanks in part...2022-04-222h 06
Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio)ESW #270 - Dan Allen & Will LinThis week, in the first segment, we learn all about the technical ins and outs of HP SureClick Enterprise with HP expert Dan Allen and discover how SureClick Enterprise can help improve security efforts in your organization! Then, we bring on a VC to provide an investor’s point-of-view! It’s hard to imagine a better investor to join us than Will Lin, co-founder of Forgepoint, one of the few VC firms that exclusively invests in cybersecurity startups! Finally, in the Enterprise Security News: Fortress InfoSec raises $125M to help critical infrastructure improve security, ThreatLocker raises $100M, thanks in part...2022-04-222h 06
Enterprise Security Weekly (Video)State of the Market With a VC - Will Lin - ESW #270This is a recurring segment, in which we bring on a VC to provide an investor’s point-of-view on all this activity. It’s hard to imagine a better investor to join us than Will Lin, co-founder of Forgepoint, one of the few VC firms that exclusively invests in cybersecurity startups! We're very excited to have Will back on and are looking forward to discussing: - Huge valuations and potential pricing/market resets and corrections - Interesting new security categories: DSPM, SaaS Security, Enterprise Browsers - Why security startups seem to be more resi...2022-04-2253 min
Enterprise Security Weekly (Video)Market Analysis With a VC - Introducing Will Lin - ESW #248In our news segments, we often discuss and explore the ever-expanding vendor landscape. Funding rounds are getting huge, we're seeing upwards of 40 acquisitions each month - there's a lot of money and activity in the enterprise cybersecurity market. This is going to be a quarterly, recurring segment, in which we bring on a VC to provide an investor's point-of-view on all this activity. It's hard to imagine a better investor to join us than Will Lin, co-founder of Forgepoint, one of the few VC firms that exclusively invests in cybersecurity startups! Visit https://www.securityweekly.c...2021-10-2940 min
Enterprise Security Weekly (Audio)World Chocolate Day - ESW #248This week, we welcome Jamie Moles, Senior Technical Marketing Manager at ExtraHop, to discuss Decrypt As If Your Security Depends On It! In the Enterprise Security News, Devo, Dragos, Cato Networks and Aura have all announced $200m or larger funding rounds, TransUnion acquires Sontiq for $638m, Summit Partners acquires Invicti for $625m, Privacy engineering startup Piiano emerges, from stealth mode, Will cybersecurity funding top $20bn for 2021, New US spyware export rules, and a silicon valley entrepreneur wants to scan your eyes! In the final segment, we spoke with Will Lin, co-founder of Forgepoint, one of the few VC firms...2021-10-292h 02
Beyond the UniformBTU #409 - Investing in Cybersecurity (Ken Gonzalez)Why Listen: Ken is an absolute Rockstar. His career includes working at some of the most iconic brands in Silicon Valley; Siebel Systems, McAfee, AVAST Software, FireEye, and now founding and running his own investment firm, NightDragon. Here are six different things to keep an ear out for in this episode. First of all, why veterans should consider a career in cybersecurity and what the characteristics of this industry are. Second, what life is like as a mid to late-stage investor. Third, the one thing everyone overlooks when it comes to networking. Fourth, using the lens of...2021-10-0440 min
BarCodeCybersecure InvestmentWilliam Lin became an avid technology enthusiast after building his very first computer in elementary school and then began experimenting with the latest venture-backed consumer business models in his spare time. He is now Managing Director and a founding team member at ForgePoint Capital, a VC firm focused on cybersecurity startups. he has worked with more than 20 cybersecurity companies to date. In his spare time he enjoys connecting friends, enabling serendipity and building communities. ...2021-08-2459 min
CISO Stories Podcast (Audio)Passion for Solving Problems is Key to Security - Will Lin - CSP #16Will Lin, founding team member at ForgePoint Capital and co-creator of the CISO community Security Tinkerers, discusses his passion for technology and how it led him to a career helping security companies launch, as well as his work supporting CISOs through collaboration and knowledge sharing. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/csp16 This segment is sponsored by Cybereason. Visit https://www.cybereason.com/cisostories to learn more about them! Visit https://securityweekly.com/csp for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cyberleaders...2021-05-1128 min
Security on CloudSecurity Confessions of a Venture CapitalistIn this episode, Scott and John speak with veteran cybersecurity venture capitalist Sean Cunningham, Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital. With over 25 years of cybersecurity VC investment experience, as well as 25 startups and 18 successful exits, Sean shares how he started his VC career and his thoughts on what’s “hot” in the cloud security and enterprise security spaces today. Sean also discusses the effects of the pandemic and how its impact on the trends in the cloud security market. Scott and John have Sean dive into how ForgePoint Capital is more than just the venture arm for startups, and how they ac...2021-04-0934 min
The Cyber Ranch PodcastStartups & VCs in InfoSec w/ Will Lin
In this show, host Allan Alford interviews his friend Will Lin about startups and venture capital. Will Lin is a venture capitalist with ForgePoint Capital, focusing exclusively on the information security space. First and foremost, Will views his current role as a way to help others. Allan welcomes Will on to the show to help his listeners learn more about the startup world, the venture capital world, and how those two intersect.
The show starts with Allan asking Will why he thinks startups are such a prevalent force in the cyber security world. Will is not sure, but...2021-02-2427 min
Presales Podcast by Presales CollectiveSeat at the [Executive] Table w/Freddy MagnumOn the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Freddy Magnum connect on the topic "Seat at the Executive Table”. Freddy, Venture Consultant at ForgePoint Capital, talks about PreSales having a Seat at the Executive Table. Freddy offers his insight as an executive on what the PreSales profession should be doing to elevate and how to do so.2020-09-2128 min
Immersion School con Alejandro Sanchez Acosta17 | ¿Qué es el Venture Capital? | Hablamos con Alberto YepezVenture Capital puede traducirse como capital riesgo y es un tipo de operación financiera en la que se aporta capital a startups y empresas. y consiste en financiar start-ups en fase de crecimiento con elevado potencial y riesgo.
¿Cómo funciona un fondo de Venture Capital? Un fondo de capital riesgo o “venture capital” tiene como objeto social la inversión en sociedades e instituciones.
En este episodio hablamos con Alberto Yepez, CEO de ForgePoint Capital acerca de todos estos temas y entrar dentro de cómo funciona un fondo de inversion y el mundo del capital riesgo en Silicon V...2019-12-2000 min
CISO Series PodcastI'm Humbled to Tell You About My Prestigious AwardFind the full episode of this podcast (with links and images) on the CISO Series site right here: (https://cisoseries.com/im-humbled-to-tell-you-about-my-prestigious-award/) I'm not exactly sure what "humbling" means, but I'm going to use it to hopefully soften my braggadocio announcement. We discuss semantics and when it's OK to boast your accomplishments on this week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This show, like all the previous ones is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our guest this week...2019-04-2331 min
Business Security Weekly (Video)How To Think Like An Investor, Will Lin - Business Security Weekly #124Will is a Partner and a Founding Investor at ForgePoint Capital. He has been an avid technology enthusiast for decades: building his first computer in elementary school and starting online businesses while completing his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Full show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode1242019-04-1830 min
Paul's Security WeeklyHow To Think Like An Investor - Business Security Weekly #124Will is a Partner and a Founding Investor at ForgePoint Capital. He has been an avid technology enthusiast for decades: building his first computer in elementary school and starting online businesses while completing his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. This week we have our quarterly segment to review the money of security, including public companies, IPOs, funding rounds and acquisitions from the previous quarter. We also update the Security Weekly 25 index. Let's understand how the security market is doing. Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode1242019-04-1658 min
Business Security Weekly (Audio)How To Think Like An Investor - Business Security Weekly #124Will is a Partner and a Founding Investor at ForgePoint Capital. He has been an avid technology enthusiast for decades: building his first computer in elementary school and starting online businesses while completing his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. This week we have our quarterly segment to review the money of security, including public companies, IPOs, funding rounds and acquisitions from the previous quarter. We also update the Security Weekly 25 index. Let's understand how the security market is doing. Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode1242019-04-1658 min
Government Information Security PodcastAn FBI Update on Fighting Against Russian Election MeddlingThis edition of the ISMG Security Report features Elvis Chan, a supervisory special agent at the FBI, discussing ongoing efforts to thwart Russian interference in the U.S. midterm election this fall, and Alberto Yepez of ForgePoint Capital addressing cryptocurrency security issues.2018-07-2700 min
Banking Information Security PodcastAn FBI Update on Fighting Against Russian Election MeddlingThis edition of the ISMG Security Report features Elvis Chan, a supervisory special agent at the FBI, discussing ongoing efforts to thwart Russian interference in the U.S. midterm election this fall, and Alberto Yepez of ForgePoint Capital addressing cryptocurrency security issues.2018-07-2700 min
Credit Union Information Security PodcastAn FBI Update on Fighting Against Russian Election MeddlingThis edition of the ISMG Security Report features Elvis Chan, a supervisory special agent at the FBI, discussing ongoing efforts to thwart Russian interference in the U.S. midterm election this fall, and Alberto Yepez of ForgePoint Capital addressing cryptocurrency security issues.2018-07-2700 min
Data Breach Today PodcastAn FBI Update on Fighting Against Russian Election MeddlingThis edition of the ISMG Security Report features Elvis Chan, a supervisory special agent at the FBI, discussing ongoing efforts to thwart Russian interference in the U.S. midterm election this fall, and Alberto Yepez of ForgePoint Capital addressing cryptocurrency security issues.2018-07-2700 min
Info Risk Today PodcastAn FBI Update on Fighting Against Russian Election MeddlingThis edition of the ISMG Security Report features Elvis Chan, a supervisory special agent at the FBI, discussing ongoing efforts to thwart Russian interference in the U.S. midterm election this fall, and Alberto Yepez of ForgePoint Capital addressing cryptocurrency security issues.2018-07-2700 min
Three Buddy ProblemWill Lin, Principal and Founding Investor, ForgePoint CapitalPrincipal and founding investor at ForgePoint Capital Cybersecurity William Lin talks about venture capital activity in the security space, sectors that are ripe for investment, missed bets on successful companies, and the cybersecurity talent shortage.Links:William Lin on LinkedInForgepoint portfolio companies2018-03-0255 min
Security ConversationsWill Lin, Principal and Founding Investor, ForgePoint CapitalPrincipal and founding investor at ForgePoint Capital Cybersecurity William Lin talks about venture capital activity in the security space, sectors that are ripe for investment, missed bets on successful companies, and the cybersecurity talent shortage. Get on the email list at ryanaraine.substack.com2018-03-0255 min