Dave DeWalt

Dave DeWalt is the founder and CEO of NightDragon, a venture capital and advisory firm on a mission to secure our world for tomorrow by building the largest platform for late-stage and growth SecureTech companies. He is one of the preeminent leaders in cybersecurity and technology, leading some of the world’s most influential companies toward immense success over the past 30 years. A four-time CEO, DeWalt has been at the helm of the most impactful companies in the sector, including FireEye, McAfee, and Documentum, creating more than $20 billion in shareholder value and driving some of the largest acquisition deals and initial public offerings in history. A sought-after advisor and executive leader, DeWalt has held more than 40 board of director roles at influential companies, including Delta Airlines where he has served as Chairman of Safety & Security for more than a decade and Exelon Corporation, the largest energy company in the United States. In addition to private sector roles, DeWalt is a committed public servant, serving four Administrations on the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) and as the former Vice Chair of CISA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. A thought leader on cybersecurity and technology issues, DeWalt has appeared in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, and other leading media outlets.