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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

  1. Rilian TechnologiesFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentRest of World
  2. CNQ GroupSenior Advisorcurrent2026 — presentRest of World
  3. TangentVector, Inc.Co-Founder and Board Membercurrent2009 — presentNew York City
  4. OODA LLCOODA Network Expertcurrent2022 — present
  5. APEX.ONECo-Founder and Board Membercurrent2014 — presentNew York, United States
  6. VIU TechnologiesStrategic Advisorcurrent2023 — presentRio de Janeiro, Brazil
  7. WestCapStrategic Advisor, Cyber Practice2024 — 2026
  8. WestCapManaging Director, Cyber Practice Lead2024New York, United States
  9. WestCapPrincipal, Chief Information Security Officer2020 — 2024New York, United States
  10. IDEMIA National Security SolutionsSenior Vice President Of Corporate Development2020 — 2021
  11. IDEMIA National Security SolutionsVice President Strategy2018 — 2020United States
  12. NOVAMAdvisory Board Member2018 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  13. NYPDDirector of Strategic Technology Programs2015 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  14. /DRIVECo-Founder and Executive Producer2011 — 2016New York, NY
  15. WSF CreativeCo-Founder2014 — 2015Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  16. 3 yrs 5 mosIBM
  17. GenetecDeployment Project Manager2011 — 2012
  18. DVTel Inc.Program Manager, Strategic Accounts2007 — 2010
  19. BAE SystemsJTRS Technical Aide2006Wayne, New Jersey, United States

Skills & more

Product Management26Program Management32Project Management33Business Development21Consulting12NegotiationMarketing3Integration37CCTV16Security49Physical Security16Access Control21
+8 moreTelecommunicationsVideo AnalyticsSystem DesignSurveillanceBiometricsNetworkingVideo over IPIP Cameras

Languages Arabic · English

  • CSEP — INCOSE
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — ISC2

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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).

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