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228 people in our graph share verified history with Kevin — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Katy FikeunlockedKevin: together at Lehman Brothers (2001)
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About
Kevin Skapinetz is a General Partner at TechOperators focused on early-stage cybersecurity investments. He spent 25 years in cybersecurity operations, including roles as an engineer at ISS and general manager of IBM's $1.5B security software portfolio, where he participated in over 10 strategic transactions and held responsibilities across product, go-to-market, M&A, and strategy. He advises founders on market positioning, competitive dynamics, and buyer behavior, particularly as artificial intelligence reshapes the cybersecurity landscape.
Experience
- TechOperatorsGeneral Partnercurrent2024 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
- IBMGeneral Manager, Security Software2023 — 2024
- IBMVP, M&A & Strategy — IBM Security2020 — 2023
- IBMVP / Director, Strategy & Product — Co-founder of IBM Security2011 — 2020
- EndgameDirector of Product Management2010 — 2011
- Internet Security Systems, IncSenior Product Manager, Security Services2009 — 2010
- Internet Security Systems, IncLead Technical Strategist, Office of the CTO2006 — 2009
- Internet Security Systems, IncSoftware Engineer2002 — 2006
- Lehman BrothersInformation Security Analyst2001
Skills & more
Corporate StrategyProduct StrategyCybersecurityStrategyProduct ManagementProduct MarketingSecurityEnterprise SoftwareManagementCompetitive AnalysisIntrusion DetectionNetwork Security
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Cloud SecurityMobile DevicesLeadershipFrom Kevin's professional profile.
Colleagues at TechOperators Venture Capital
Daniel Ingevaldson
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
David Gould
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Glenn McGonnigle
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Said Mohammadioun
Managing Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Tom McNeight
Operating Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Tom Noonan
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kevin Skapinetz?
- Kevin Skapinetz is a General Partner at TechOperators focused on early-stage cybersecurity investments. He spent 25 years in cybersecurity operations, including roles as an engineer at ISS and general manager of IBM's $1.5B security software portfolio, where he participated in over 10 strategic transactions and held responsibilities across product, go-to-market, M&A, and strategy. He advises founders on market positioning, competitive dynamics, and buyer behavior, particularly as artificial intelligence reshapes the cybersecurity landscape.
- Where does Kevin Skapinetz work?
- Kevin Skapinetz is General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital.
- Where did Kevin Skapinetz go to school?
- Kevin Skapinetz studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (MS, Information Security); Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Program); Tulane University (BS, Computer Science).
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Also attended Tulane University149
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Shared employers
Also worked at IBM1,151
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Also worked at Endgame9
Tom NoonanGeneral Partner at TechOperators Venture CapitalDaniel IngevaldsonGeneral Partner at TechOperators Venture CapitalShelley LiebowitzInvestor at Inner Loop CapitalNate FickInvestor at Inner Loop CapitalSamuel OluwalanaFounder at HyperGlueChris RoulandFounder at Phosphorus Cybersecurity
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Also worked at Internet Security Systems, Inc8
Tom NoonanGeneral Partner at TechOperators Venture CapitalDaniel IngevaldsonGeneral Partner at TechOperators Venture CapitalTom McNeightOperating Partner at TechOperators Venture CapitalKevin O'ConnorGeneral Partner at ScOp Venture CapitalChristopher KlausPartner at CyberlaunchKevin ArsenaultOperating Partner at Inflection Ventures
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Also worked at Lehman Brothers406
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