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On a mission to secure the future of intelligent infrastructure

Meet the Phoenix Team

We’ve built secure systems for cloud providers, military-grade environments, and edge AI platforms — and now we’re building them for you.

Phoenix currently comprises of a multi-talented, international team of 6 with experience in security, ML, mobile, IoT, cloud, containers, micro-segmentation and networking.

Phoenix currently comprises of a multi-talented, international team of 6 with experience in security, ML, mobile, IoT, cloud, containers, micro-segmentation and networking.

Phoenix currently comprises of a multi-talented, international team of 6 with experience in security, ML, mobile, IoT, cloud, containers, micro-segmentation and networking.

Significant experience in security, ML, mobile, IoT, cloud, containers, micro-segmentation, and networking.

 

Our team

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Zsolt Nemeth

CEO / Sales

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Serial Entrepreneur and Technologist. Passion for building innovative products and evangelizing new technologies. New love is decentralization. Specialties: Product strategies, Blockchain, Malware analysis, Cyber Security, Internet Privacy, SIEMs, Mobile Security, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Entrepreneurship Development, Angel Investing, CISA. 

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Paul Gariboldi

Chief Revenue Officer

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With a proven track record in scaling cloud and security sales across enterprises, including at GCP, Paul drives go-to-market strategy and customer growth. At R6 Security, he’s focused on helping organizations future-proof AI workloads with zero-trust defense..

Experienced executive with a military background bringing a demonstrated history of discipline and innovation to his role. Having worked at a Big 4 he has honed his skills in relationship management, marketing, strategy and business development, and has a strong operational focus.

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David Papp

Chief Technology Officer

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A seasoned builder at the intersection of cybersecurity, DevOps, and AI, David previously scaled engineering teams at Recart and Bitrise. At R6, he leads the technical vision behind Phoenix, architecting adaptive defenses purpose-built for the AI era..

Advisory board

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James Reilly

Stonepine Advisors

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Senior-level deal-maker with over 35 years of experience in high-technology corporate finance, investment banking and strategy consulting. Driven, results-oriented executive with a proven track record as an entrepreneur building a business with limited resources.

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Mandeep Khera

SecureAuth, Gigamon, Arxan, Cenzic, HP

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Global Enterprise Software/SaaS/Cloud Marketing and General Management Executive with extensive experience in Cybersecurity, IoT, Big Data, Mobile App Development, Mandeep delivered strong and sustained contributions to revenue, profit and market expansion, while positioning multiple companies for market leadership and highly lucrative acquisitions.

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Richard Stiennon

Fortinet, Webroot Software, Gartner

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Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

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Patrick Consorti

IBM, Cisco, Schoolab

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Global experience in building and growing worldwide operations for global technology companies in the U.S., Asia and Europe coupled with fifteen years entrepreneurial practice in Silicon Valley with emerging companies.

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Shane Shook

PwC, USAF, 4IQ, Cylance

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A recognized veteran of information technology and security consulting. An author, trainer, and expert witness in cybercrime investigations, Dr. Shook works with the team at Forgepoint Capital while also serving as an advisor to several companies in the US, UK, and Japan.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

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Paul Barnes

Webroot / Carbonite

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Seasoned cybersecurity product executive, he has worked with companies of all sizes, leading strategy and product management. 

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

Has been working at Gartner’s IT Security Research Practice. Delivering lectures on Cyber Warfare, Forbes contributor and held CMO and CSO roles.

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