Behind the Investment: Elisity | Insight Partners
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Stephen Ward
Senior Advisor at Insight Partners
New York, New York
Overview
Stephen Ward is the Co-Founder of Brightmind Partners and has held significant roles such as CISO at The Home Depot and CSO/CISO at TIAA. He has also served as a Senior Advisor at Insight Partners and been on the Board of Directors for companies like Mimecast and CloudKnox Security, acquired by Microsoft.
Ward's career highlights include leading cybersecurity efforts at major corporations like The Home Depot and TIAA, as well as investing in cybersecurity companies like PlainID and Adaptive Shield through Brightmind Partners.
Work Experience
Co-Founder
2024 - Current
Senior Advisor
2024
Managing Director
2021 - 2024
Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup companies.
Chairman Cybersecurity Advisory Council
2023
Advisor - School of Cybersecurity and Privacy
2020 - 2024
Board Of Directors
2018 - 2022
Executive Producer
2021 - 2021
Board Of Directors
2019 - 2021
CloudKnox develops a multi-cloud permissions management platform that protects critical cloud infrastructure resources and identities.
Raised $22,750,000.00 from Titanium Ventures, Wipro Ventures, Wipro Ventures, ClearSky, Dell Technologies Capital, Sorenson Ventures, Foundation Capital and Secure Octane.
CISO
2018 - 2021
The Home Depot is a retailer of hardware, consumer goods, and DIY supplies both online and offline while providing home delivery services.
Advisor
2015 - 2018
CSO/CISO
2013 - 2018
Education
Investments
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