John Spiliotis
InvestorInvestor at Ballistic Ventures · Member of the Board of Managers. at Cherwell Software
Marco Island, Florida, United States
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About
John Spiliotis has over 35 years of experience in technology sales operating leadership, most recently advising venture-backed cybersecurity companies on sales and go-to-market strategy. He previously led direct and indirect sales across the Americas at Palo Alto Networks and served as VP of Avaya's global channel organization, with earlier senior roles at Cisco, Extreme Networks, and Redback Networks. He currently sits on the boards of NetSPI, Reliaquest, and Theatro.
Invests in
Cybersecurity
Member of the Board of Managers. at Cherwell Software
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Vance BrownDirector
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Arlen FeldmanMember of the Board of Managers.
Experience
- NetSPIDirector Board of Directorscurrent2023 — present
- ReliaQuestBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentTampa, Florida, United States
- Deep InstinctSales/GTM Board Advisorcurrent2021 — present
- Viakoo, Inc.Sales/GTM Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Ballistic VenturesSales/GTM Advisorcurrent2022 — present
- KKR & Co. Inc.Sales/GTM Advisorcurrent2020 — present
- SemperisSales/GTM Advisorcurrent2023 — present
- Nozomi NetworksSales/GTM Senior Advisor2020 — 2026
- BarracudaSales/GTM Advisor2023 — 2025
- ClariSales/GTM Advisor2022 — 2025
- TheatroBoard Member (Former. Sold company to Motorola)2019 — 2025Dallas, TX
- TaskUsSales/GTM Advisor2023 — 2024
- Optiv IncSales/GTM Advisor2018 — 2023Denver Metropolitan Area
- LLR PartnersSenior Operating Advisor2018 — 2023Greater Denver Area
- AnomaliAdvisor2018 — 2021
- Cherwell SoftwareBoard Member (Former. Sold company to Ivanti)2018 — 2021Denver Metropolitan Area
- Palo Alto NetworksSenior Vice President, America's sales2013 — 2017Denver
- AvayaVice President2010 — 2013Denver
- EricssonHead of IP Sales and Competence Center2007 — 2010Greater Denver Area
- Redback NetworksVice President, America's Sales and Operations2005 — 2007
Skills & more
Telecommunications66Managed Services69Go-to-market Strategy99Wireless58Solution Selling78
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Investments
Board seats
NetSPIReliaquestTheatro
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Colleagues at Ballistic Ventures
Adrian Mallinger
Operations & Administration at Ballistic Ventures
Agnes So
Chief Financial Officer at Ballistic Ventures
Andy Johnson
Investor at Ballistic Ventures
Barmak Meftah
General Partner at Ballistic Ventures
Bonnie Komar
Controller at Ballistic Ventures
Caroline Salas
Investor at Ballistic Ventures
Chris Inglis
Investor at Ballistic Ventures
David Hahn
CISO Operating Partner at Ballistic Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Spiliotis?
- John Spiliotis has over 35 years of experience in technology sales operating leadership, most recently advising venture-backed cybersecurity companies on sales and go-to-market strategy. He previously led direct and indirect sales across the Americas at Palo Alto Networks and served as VP of Avaya's global channel organization, with earlier senior roles at Cisco, Extreme Networks, and Redback Networks. He currently sits on the boards of NetSPI, Reliaquest, and Theatro.
- Where does John Spiliotis work?
- John Spiliotis is at Ballistic Ventures and Member of the Board of Managers. at Cherwell Software.
- What does John Spiliotis invest in?
- John Spiliotis invests in Cybersecurity.
- What boards does John Spiliotis sit on?
- John Spiliotis holds tracked board seats at NetSPI, Reliaquest, Theatro.
- Where did John Spiliotis go to school?
- John Spiliotis studied at The Citadel (BA, Mathematics); Hofstra University (MBA, Finance and Banking).
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Also attended The Citadel22
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Also attended Hofstra University63
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Shared employers
Also worked at Deep Instinct10
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Also worked at Barracuda27
Jim GoetzPartner at Sequoia CapitalScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersGeorge RobertsInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersAlex DollInvestor at Ten ElevenDug SongFounder, Duo Security at Decibel PartnersHaley HughesChief of Staff at Climactic
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Also worked at Optiv Inc15
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