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Tony Spinelli

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Venture Partner at Sorenson Ventures

Washington, District of Columbia

Writes $3M – $5M checks · typically $4M

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About

Tony Spinelli, a former Fortune 100 CISO who led security at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, moved into venture in 2020 and focuses on early-stage cybersecurity with a corporate-buyer perspective.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

  1. HalcyonChief Security Officercurrent2025 — present
  2. Peapack Private Bank & TrustChair - Technology Committeecurrent2026 — present
  3. Peapack Private Bank & TrustMember Board Of Directors2017 — 2026Bedminster, NJ
  4. Blue Cross Blue Shield AssociationBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  5. Christian Brothers College High SchoolVice Chairman of the Boardcurrent2022 — present
  6. Fractal Industries, Inc.President & Chief Operating Officer2017 — 2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  7. CobaltMember Board of Directorscurrent2026 — present
  8. NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)Faculty Member2018 — 2025Washington D.C. Metro Area
  9. Urban One, IncChief Technology & Information Officer (CIO/CTO)2019 — 2025Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
  10. Capital OneSenior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)2014 — 2017Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  11. Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Tech Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisory Boardcurrent2005 — present
  12. The George Washington University - School of BusinessAdjunct Professor2017 — 2021Washington D.C. Metro Area
  13. TycoSenior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer2013 — 2014Princeton, NJ
  14. EquifaxSenior Vice President, Chief Security Officer2005 — 2013
  15. First Data Commercial ServicesVice President, Chief Information Security Officer2003 — 2005
  16. eONE GlobalVice President, Chief Information Security Officer2001 — 2003
  17. Ernst & YoungNational Director1997 — 2001

Skills & more

Software as a Service (SaaS)Microsoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)8Enterprise Software37Executive Team4Business Growth4Big Data Analytics4Predictive Analytics1IT Business Strategy1Information Architecture1Cloud ApplicationsData Science
+12 moreMachine LearningRegulatory ComplianceData ManagementCybersecurityCyber OperationsExecutive LeadershipCorporate StrategyProject ManagementSupport ServicesIT IntegrationExpense ManagementStrategic Business

Languages French

  • CISSP

From Tony's professional profile.

Colleagues at Sorenson Ventures

Amir Ovcina
Fund Advisor at Cloud Health Euroventures
Anthony Aroni
Controller at Sorenson Ventures
Audrey Stine
Executive Assistant at Sorenson Ventures
Bert Roberts
Partner, Head of Investor Relations at Sorenson Ventures
Brady Broadbent
Partner at Sorenson Ventures
Burke Davis
Partner at Sorenson Ventures
Chris Hulme
Senior Associate at Sorenson Ventures
Eric Hilton
Partner at Sorenson Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tony Spinelli?
Tony Spinelli, a former Fortune 100 CISO who led security at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, moved into venture in 2020 and focuses on early-stage cybersecurity with a corporate-buyer perspective.
Where does Tony Spinelli work?
Tony Spinelli is Venture Partner at Sorenson Ventures.
What does Tony Spinelli invest in?
Tony Spinelli invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Tony Spinelli write?
Tony Spinelli typically writes checks of $3M – $5M.
Where did Tony Spinelli go to school?
Tony Spinelli studied at Washington University in St. Louis (MBA, Corporate Strategy); Fudan University (MBA Residency); Imperial College London (MBA Residency).

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