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Stuart McClure

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Investor at Miramar Venture Partners · Director at Netrise Firmware security · Founder at Cylance · Founder at Cylance AI搭載サイバーセキュリティ

Newport Beach, California, United States

FoundedCylanceCylance AI搭載サイバーセキュリティ

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182 people in our graph share verified history with Stuart — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Stewart AlsopunlockedStuart: together at InfoWorld (1996)
×2Stuart: together at Wethos AI
×2Stuart: together at Qwiet AI
×7Stuart: together at Cylance Inc.

About

Stuart McClure is Chief Executive Officer at Wethos AI. He previously founded Cylance, a cybersecurity company built on the principle of preventing attacks through artificial intelligence rather than detecting threats after execution. McClure is focused on applying preventive approaches to leadership decision-making through technology that enhances rather than replaces human judgment.

Director at Netrise Firmware security

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Netrise Firmware security's investors · 2

Dnx VenturesTokyo · $1M – $5M checksSQUADRA VENTURESBaltimore · $1M – $4M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Netrise Firmware security

TPThomas Pace
Thomas PaceCo-Founder & CEO

Founder at Cylance

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Cylance's investors · 8

Blumberg CapitalMiami · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M checksGradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checksNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M checksOmega Venture PartnersSilicon ValleyRembrandt Venture PartnersLaramieRiverwood CapitalMenlo Park · $25M – $250M checks

Founder at Cylance AI搭載サイバーセキュリティ

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Cylance AI搭載サイバーセキュリティ's investors · 2

Dnx VenturesTokyo · $1M – $5M checksTen ElevenBurlingame · $3M – $15M checks

Experience

  1. Wethos AIChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentNewport Beach, California, United States
  2. NumberOne AIChief Executive Officercurrent2022 — presentNewport Beach, California, United States
  3. Qwiet AI by HarnessChief Executive Officer (Acquired by Harness, Inc., Sept 2025)2022 — 2025Newport Beach, California, United States
  4. BlackBerryPresident, Blackberry Cylance2019Irvine, California, United States
  5. Cylance Inc.CEO/President, Chairman and Founder (Acquired by Blackberry, NYSE:BB, Feb 2019)2012 — 2019Orange County, California, United States
  6. McAfeeEVP, Worldwide CTO and General Manager, Management BU (Acquired by Intel)2011 — 2012Mission Viejo, CA
  7. McAfeeSVP/GM, Risk and Compliance Business Unit2009 — 2011
  8. McAfeeVP Operations and Strategy, Risk and Compliance BU2008 — 2009
  9. Kaiser Permanente Information TechnologyExec. Dir. Security Services2008
  10. McAfeeSVP Global Threats and Research2004 — 2006
  11. FoundstoneFounder/President/CTO (Acquired by McAfee, Oct 2004)1999 — 2005Mission Viejo, CA
  12. Ernst & YoungSenior Manager1998 — 1999
  13. InfoWorldSenior Analyst, Columnist1996 — 1998San Mateo, California, United States
  14. The City of EncinitasDirector Of Information Technology1994 — 1996Encinitas, California, United States
  15. City of Palm DesertDirector Of Information Technology1994 — 1995Palm Desert, California, United States
  16. Computerese (startup)CEO, Founder1992 — 1994Palm Desert, California, United States
  17. University of Colorado BoulderComputer Specialist1988 — 1991Boulder, Colorado, United States

Skills & more

Leadership32Strategy63Security99Network Security99Vulnerability Assessment97Information Security Management99Information Security99CISSP46Cloud Computing99PCI DSS33Computer Forensics99Penetration Testing57
+12 moreVulnerability ManagementSecurity AuditsData SecurityInformation AssuranceIncident ResponsePKIMalware AnalysisIntrusion DetectionMcAfeeBusiness ContinuityWorking TogetherWethos Style™

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Colleagues at Miramar Venture Partners

Bob Holmen
Managing Director at Miramar Venture Partners
Bruce Hallett
Managing Director at Miramar Venture Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stuart McClure?
Stuart McClure is Chief Executive Officer at Wethos AI. He previously founded Cylance, a cybersecurity company built on the principle of preventing attacks through artificial intelligence rather than detecting threats after execution. McClure is focused on applying preventive approaches to leadership decision-making through technology that enhances rather than replaces human judgment.
Where does Stuart McClure work?
Stuart McClure is Founder of Cylance and at Miramar Venture Partners and Founder at Cylance AI搭載サイバーセキュリティ.
What companies did Stuart McClure found?
Stuart McClure founded Cylance, Cylance AI搭載サイバーセキュリティ.
Where did Stuart McClure go to school?
Stuart McClure studied at University of Colorado Boulder (BA, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science Emphasis).

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