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Ed Leavens

Founder

Chief Strategy Officer at DataStealth

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

FoundedDataStealth

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Andrew VazunlockedEd Leavens: together at University of Toronto (1984–1985)
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About

Ed Leavens is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of DataStealth, a data security platform that discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive enterprise data. His work focuses on company strategy, product direction, and enterprise partnerships. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and writes about data-centric security and enterprise cybersecurity.

Chief Strategy Officer at DataStealth

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DataStealth's investors · 1

Volition CapitalBoston · $10M – $100M checks

Co-founders at DataStealth

MHMichael Hyatt
Michael HyattExecutive Chairman

Experience

  1. DataStealth.ioCo-Founder and Chief Strategy Officercurrent2026 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  2. DataStealth.ioCo-Founder and CEO2018 — 2026Mississauga, Ontario
  3. PCI Security Standards CouncilBoard of Advisorscurrent2025 — present
  4. Forbes Technology CouncilMember and Contributing Writer; Cybersecuritycurrent2023 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  5. CompTIACompTIA Canadian Executive Council2018 — 2021Toronto, Canada Area
  6. Datex Inc.CEO2014 — 2017Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
  7. Datex Inc.Vice President of Business Development2003 — 2013Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  8. Xtend SoftwareCOO (Co-Founder)2000 — 2003Toronto, Canada Area
  9. Right RateCEO (Co-Founder)1998 — 2000Toronto, Ontario
  10. HomesourceCOO (Co-Founder)1992 — 1998Toronto, Ontario

Skills & more

CybersecurityExecutive Management13Start-ups56Solution Selling151Kosmos Credential Service Provider (CSP)2Enterprise Software14

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ed Leavens?
Ed Leavens is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of DataStealth, a data security platform that discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive enterprise data. His work focuses on company strategy, product direction, and enterprise partnerships. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and writes about data-centric security and enterprise cybersecurity.
Where does Ed Leavens work?
Ed Leavens is Chief Strategy Officer of DataStealth.
What companies did Ed Leavens found?
Ed Leavens founded DataStealth.
Where did Ed Leavens go to school?
Ed Leavens studied at University of Toronto (Bachelor of Commerce Program); York Mills Collegiate (Ontario Secondary School Diploma).

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