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Ryan Smith

Unicorn founder

Founder at Halcyon Tech, Inc. · CTO & Co-Founder at Halcyon

Austin, Texas, United States

FoundedHalcyon Tech, Inc.$1BHalcyon

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Ken ChenaultunlockedRyan: together at IBM Internet Security Systems (2006–2008)
×5Ryan: together at IBM Internet Security Systems
×2Ryan: together at Cylance Inc.
Ryan: together at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas

About

Ryan Smith is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cariloop, a digital care company focused on supporting caregivers, parents, and families. He is a certified NASM personal trainer and a graduate of Purdue University.

CTO & Co-Founder at Halcyon

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Halcyon's investors · 7

Dnx VenturesTokyo · $1M – $5M checksEvolution Equity PartnersNew York · $20M – $150M checksGula Tech AdventuresFulton · $100K – $5M checksHarmony PartnersNew YorkNext47Palo AltoProtagonistBay Harbor Islands · $10K – $1M checksSyn Ventures Seed Management LlcWest Palm Beach

Co-founders at Halcyon

JMJon Miller
Jon MillerChief Scientist & Co-Founder

Founder at Halcyon Tech, Inc.

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Halcyon Tech, Inc.'s investors · 4

Bain Capital VentureBoston · since 2025Bain Capital VenturesBoston · $1M – $100M checks · since 2023Evolution TechnologyNew York · since 2025SYN VenturesWest Palm Beach · since 2025

Co-founders at Halcyon Tech, Inc.

JWJon W. Miller
Jon W. MillerExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. HalcyonCTO + Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  2. Hustle LabsOwnercurrent2005 — present
  3. BoldendChief Research Officer2018 — 2021
  4. Cylance Inc.Advisory Board Member2018 — 2019
  5. Cylance Inc.VP of Research2016 — 2018Austin, Texas Area
  6. Exodus IntelligenceCTO2015 — 2016Austin, Texas Area
  7. AccuvantVice President of Research and Development / Chief Scientist2009 — 2015
  8. VeriSignVulnerability Researcher2008 — 2009
  9. IBM Internet Security SystemsVulnerability Researcher2006 — 2008
  10. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & TexasVulnerability Researcher2005 — 2006
  11. NeohapsisConsultant2004 — 2006
  12. AllstateVulnerability Researcher2002 — 2004
  13. Maron Structure TechnologiesDeveloper / Consultant2000 — 2001

Skills & more

Antivirus15Reverse Engineering99Security Research51Security95Strategic Leadership28Thought Leadership22Science16Crisis Management11Malware Analysis36Web Application Security36Computer Forensics9Information Security Management27
+12 morePenetration TestingSecurity AuditsInformation SecurityApplication SecurityEncryptionVulnerability AssessmentNetwork SecurityPCI DSSFirewallsComputer SecurityNegotiationVulnerability

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Smith?
Ryan Smith is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cariloop, a digital care company focused on supporting caregivers, parents, and families. He is a certified NASM personal trainer and a graduate of Purdue University.
Where does Ryan Smith work?
Ryan Smith is Founder of Halcyon Tech, Inc. and CTO & Co-Founder at Halcyon.
What companies did Ryan Smith found?
Ryan Smith founded Halcyon Tech, Inc., Halcyon.

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VeriSign mafia24

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Shail KhiyaraManaging DirectorFounded Plutoshift AI +1Mahi De SilvaSenior Vice PresidentFounded Higgsfield AI +1Jack NaglieriInformation Security AnalystFounded Panther +1Maria CirinoSVP Security ServicesFounded .406 VenturesLars AlbrightVP, Account Management & Business Development (Acquired by VeriSign in 2006)Founded Session MJennifer LumDirector, Digital Content ServicesFounded Biospring

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Ron GulaInvestorFounded Gula Tech Adventures +1Nick WarnerMember Board of DirectorsFounded Neo

Shared employers

Also worked at Cylance Inc.21

RobAdvisor at TFX CapitalMark HatfieldInvestor at Ten ElevenDon ButlerManaging Director at Thomvest VenturesDaniel DoimoPartner at Helios Climate VenturesDaniel BernardCraft Advisory Board at Craft VenturesNick WarnerCraft Advisory Board at Craft Ventures

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Also worked at Accuvant1

Jay LeekManaging Partner at Syngenta Group Ventures

Also worked at VeriSign64

Maria CirinoInvestor at .406 VenturesAl GhousInvestor at Notable CapitalMichael MeallingGeneral Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital LlcSean LeachPartner, Investments at Capital One VenturesChris GardnerPartner at Underscore VCLars AlbrightGeneral Partner at Unusual Ventures

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Also worked at IBM Internet Security Systems1,529

Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseOlivier PomelCo-founder & CEO of DatadogAlexis Le-QuocCo-founder & CTO of DatadogKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystRoger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel Capital

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