Christian Schnedler
Former Principal at WestCap
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Christian Schnedler is the founder and CEO of Rilian Technologies and an entrepreneur with experience founding companies in high-tech, digital marketing, and financial services. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern and dual degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, along with professional certifications including CISSP, CSEP, PMP, and PSP. He is also a Gotham Fellow and producer of the APEX movie series.
Experience
- Rilian TechnologiesFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentRest of World
- CNQ GroupSenior Advisorcurrent2026 — presentRest of World
- TangentVector, Inc.Co-Founder and Board Membercurrent2009 — presentNew York City
- OODA LLCOODA Network Expertcurrent2022 — present
- APEX.ONECo-Founder and Board Membercurrent2014 — presentNew York, United States
- VIU TechnologiesStrategic Advisorcurrent2023 — presentRio de Janeiro, Brazil
- WestCapStrategic Advisor, Cyber Practice2024 — 2026
- WestCapManaging Director, Cyber Practice Lead2024New York, United States
- WestCapPrincipal, Chief Information Security Officer2020 — 2024New York, United States
- IDEMIA National Security SolutionsSenior Vice President Of Corporate Development2020 — 2021
- IDEMIA National Security SolutionsVice President Strategy2018 — 2020United States
- NOVAMAdvisory Board Member2018 — 2020Greater New York City Area
- NYPDDirector of Strategic Technology Programs2015 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- /DRIVECo-Founder and Executive Producer2011 — 2016New York, NY
- WSF CreativeCo-Founder2014 — 2015Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 3 yrs 5 mosIBM
- GenetecDeployment Project Manager2011 — 2012
- DVTel Inc.Program Manager, Strategic Accounts2007 — 2010
- BAE SystemsJTRS Technical Aide2006Wayne, New Jersey, United States
Skills & more
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TelecommunicationsVideo AnalyticsSystem DesignSurveillanceBiometricsNetworkingVideo over IPIP CamerasLanguages Arabic · English
- CSEP — INCOSE
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — ISC2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Christian Schnedler?
- Christian Schnedler is the founder and CEO of Rilian Technologies and an entrepreneur with experience founding companies in high-tech, digital marketing, and financial services. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern and dual degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, along with professional certifications including CISSP, CSEP, PMP, and PSP. He is also a Gotham Fellow and producer of the APEX movie series.
- What check size does Christian Schnedler write?
- Christian Schnedler typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Christian Schnedler go to school?
- Christian Schnedler studied at NYU Stern School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Stevens Institute of Technology (ME, BS, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Business and Technology); Van Buren Jr/Sr High (HS Diploma, General Studies).
Founder mafias
NYU Stern School of Business mafia233
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Stevens Institute of Technology mafia33
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WestCap mafia5
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Same school
Also attended NYU Stern School of Business909
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Also attended Stevens Institute of Technology65
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Shared employers
Also worked at Rilian Technologies2
Also worked at IDEMIA National Security Solutions1
Also worked at NYPD7
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