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Ernie Bio

Investor

Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital

San Mateo, California

Writes $5M – $30M checks Β· typically $17M

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About

Ernie Bio hosts the Forgecast podcast, champions the securing the 99% thesis to bring advanced cyber to mid-market organizations, and is known for forward-looking cybersecurity and AI predictions.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Experience

  1. Forgepoint CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2018 β€” presentSan Mateo, California, United States
  2. RAPIDFORTSeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2026 β€” present
  3. DataBahn.aiSeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2025 β€” present
  4. HuntressSeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2020 β€” present
  5. SynadiaSeries B Investor, Board Membercurrent2024 β€” present
  6. Bishop FoxBoard Membercurrent2019 β€” present
  7. 1KosmosBoard Membercurrent2021 β€” present
  8. RAD SecuritySeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2022 β€” present
  9. NowSecureBoard Membercurrent2019 β€” present
  10. Endless Frontier LabsMentorcurrent2022 β€” present
  11. National Security Institute - George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law SchoolVisiting Fellowcurrent2020 β€” present
  12. United States Air ForceF-16 Fighter Pilot / Cybersecurity / DoD Innovation2000 β€” 2020U.S. Air Force - Air National Guard
  13. Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx)Chief Operating Officer2016 β€” 2018Mountain View, CA
  14. U.S. Cyber CommandDirector, Points of Partnership2015 β€” 2016Mountain View, CA / Fort Meade, MD
  15. incNETWORKSDirector of Finance & Operations2013 β€” 2015East Coast (New York Metro Area)
  16. DeloitteSenior Consultant - Strategy & Operations Practice2010 β€” 2013Greater Philadelphia Area and Washington DC

Education

  1. NYU Stern School of BusinessMBA, Finance Specialization
  2. Loyola University MarylandB.S., Cellular and Molecular Biology
  3. Ocean Township High School

Skills & more

Enterprise Software4Leadership40Public Speaking11Strategic Planning20Strategy55Building Relationships4Management16Analysis5Intelligence2Team Leadership4Process Improvement23Project Management18
+12 moreFinancial AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipManagement ConsultingProgram ManagementLeadership DevelopmentRisk ManagementChange ManagementMilitaryNew Business DevelopmentSalesRelationship ManagementStart-ups

Languages English Β· Italian Β· Spanish

  • Skydiving D-License β€” U.S. Parachute Association (USPA)
  • Commercial Pilot Rating β€” Federal Aviation Administration

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Same school

Shared employers

Investments

Board seats

1KosmosBishop FoxDataBahn.aiHuntressNowSecureRAD SecuritySynadia

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at ForgePoint Capital

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