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Michael Moniz

Founder

Co-founder, President, and CEO at Circadence

Boulder, Colorado

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedCircadence

About

Michael J. Moniz is co-founder, president, and CEO of Circadence Corp, a cybersecurity training and mission rehearsal solutions company. Under his leadership, Circadence developed the Netmapper Cyber Range Automation Framework and RangeGPT platform, which provide automated cyber range creation and AI-enhanced simulations for government and private sector clients. Moniz is also an accomplished mountaineer who holds the world speed record for summiting the 50 highest U.S. peaks in 43 days and has climbed five of the Seven Summits.

Co-founder, President, and CEO at Circadence

Intro paths

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Circadence's investors · 2

Runway Growth CapitalMenlo Park · $10M – $150M checksVital Venture CapitalWashington · $1M – $3M checks

Co-founders at Circadence

CTChristopher T. Blisard
Christopher T. BlisardCo-founder and Chief Operating Officer

Experience

  1. Circadence CorpCEO and Foundercurrent1999 — presentBoulder, Colorado
  2. Gonzaga UniversityAdvisory Board Member - Gonzaga University Institute for Applied Technologycurrent2024 — present
  3. National Defense UniversityMember Board Of Directors National Defense University Foundationcurrent2017 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  4. Sage Canyon AdvisorsManaging Directorcurrent2005 — presentBoulder, Colorado
  5. The Outdoor FoundationBoard of Directorscurrent2012 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  6. Northern Therapeutics IncBoard of Directorcurrent2005 — presentGreater Montreal Metropolitan Area
  7. University of Colorado at BoulderAtas Institute Boardcurrent2006 — presentBoulder, Colorado
  8. Paladin Capital GroupFounder2001 — 2017Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  9. The Fund for PeaceBoard of Trustees2011 — 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  10. ClearCube TechnologyChairman2006 — 2013Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  11. QuantaLife, Inc.Founder and Board of Director2008 — 2011Pleasanton, California
  12. Crossbow Technology, IncBoard of Director2007 — 2011Milpitas, CA

Skills & more

Start-ups26Cloud Computing14Network Security8Product Management7Entrepreneur3Video GamesCorporate Finance6Fundraising3Private Equity12Venture Finance2Entrepreneurship33
  • Investment Banking Representative - Series 79 — FINRA
  • General Securities Principal - Series 24 — FINRA
  • General Securities Representative Series 7 — FINRA

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Moniz?
Michael J. Moniz is co-founder, president, and CEO of Circadence Corp, a cybersecurity training and mission rehearsal solutions company. Under his leadership, Circadence developed the Netmapper Cyber Range Automation Framework and RangeGPT platform, which provide automated cyber range creation and AI-enhanced simulations for government and private sector clients. Moniz is also an accomplished mountaineer who holds the world speed record for summiting the 50 highest U.S. peaks in 43 days and has climbed five of the Seven Summits.
Where does Michael Moniz work?
Michael Moniz is Co-founder, President, and CEO of Circadence.
What check size does Michael Moniz write?
Michael Moniz typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Michael Moniz found?
Michael Moniz founded Circadence.
Where did Michael Moniz go to school?
Michael Moniz studied at University of Colorado Boulder; The Wharton School (Executive Development Program); Harvard University (No Degree, Harvard Catalyst Summer Clinical and Translational Research Program (SCTRP)).

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