John Higginbotham
InvestorSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital Advisors
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
About
John Higginbotham is Chairman and CEO of Blue Ridge Networks, where he leads the company's development of zero trust cybersecurity solutions for operational and information technology infrastructure. With over 30 years in technology executive roles, he also serves as Chairman of the Irongate Board of Advisors, supporting emerging companies in the national security sector. He holds an MBA.
Experience
- Blue Ridge NetworksChairman and CEOcurrent2010 — presentChantilly, Virginia, United States
- IronGate Capital AdvisorsChairman of the Senior Advisory Boardcurrent2017 — presentWashington DC
- SpaceVestManaging Membercurrent2006 — present
- SpaceVest CapitalFounder and Managing Partner1991 — 2006
- IntecCo-founder and Senior Vice President1981 — 1991
- Hewlett PackardMicrocomputer Product Manager1979 — 1981
Skills & more
Strategic Planning25Management12Strategy10Leadership18Enterprise Software28SaaS8Telecommunications23Private Equity12Program Management52Management Consulting25Computer Security5Venture Capital66
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MergersRisk ManagementStrategic PartnershipsAngel InvestingCorporate DevelopmentStart-upsMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipGovernmentBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at IronGate Capital Advisors
Andrew Magliochetti
Investor at IronGate Capital Advisors
Anthony Cruz
Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
Anthony Vinci
Managing Director at Tracker Capital
Brooke Milton Vogel
Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
David Hartford
Senior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital Advisors
David Kim
Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
Forrest Underwood
Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
Glenn Vogel
Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Higginbotham?
- John Higginbotham is Chairman and CEO of Blue Ridge Networks, where he leads the company's development of zero trust cybersecurity solutions for operational and information technology infrastructure. With over 30 years in technology executive roles, he also serves as Chairman of the Irongate Board of Advisors, supporting emerging companies in the national security sector. He holds an MBA.
- Where does John Higginbotham work?
- John Higginbotham is Senior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital Advisors.
- Where did John Higginbotham go to school?
- John Higginbotham studied at Virginia Tech (BSCE); Harvard Business School (MBA).
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