The Department of Homeland Security Mafia
8 people came through Department of Homeland Security and went on to found or lead other companies.
Joah SpearmanPrincipal SpeechwriterFounded SXSW +2George NgData Solutions ConsultantFounded Ggwp +1Gary S. MiliefskyFounding MemberFounded NetClarity +1Dave DeWaltVice Chairman, CISA Advisory Council, Department of Homeland SecurityFounded FireEyeFederico BaradelloLaw ClerkFounded FinalisLeon JacobsonRisk Management SpecialistFounded NerveliSteph SpeirsSpecial Assistant, Office of the SecretaryFounded SolsticeDave JohnsonChemical EngineerFounded Icarus Medical
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Department of Homeland Security mafia?
- The Department of Homeland Security mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Department of Homeland Security and went on to found or lead other companies, including SXSW, Ggwp, NetClarity, FireEye, Finalis.
- Who is in the Department of Homeland Security mafia?
- Notable members include Joah Spearman (SXSW), George Ng (Ggwp), Gary S. Miliefsky (NetClarity), Dave DeWalt (FireEye), Federico Baradello (Finalis), Leon Jacobson (Nerveli), Steph Speirs (Solstice), Dave Johnson (Icarus Medical).
- What companies did Department of Homeland Security alumni found?
- Companies founded by Department of Homeland Security alumni include SXSW, Ggwp, NetClarity, FireEye, Finalis, Nerveli, Solstice, Icarus Medical.






