Andy Ellis, Angel Investor

Andy Ellis is a Legendary CISO, providing a spark of genius across security, leadership, product, and messaging. A graduate of MIT and former US Air Force officer, Andy designed, built, and brought to market many of Akamai’s security products, leading the Fortune 1000 company from its start as a content delivery network into an industry powerhouse with a billion-dollar dedicated cybersecurity business. Andy is an early-stage investor in the cybersecurity industry. Andy may be the only person on the planet to receive the CSO Compass Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, Spirit of Disneyland Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (for The Arlington Inn), and to win the Sherman Oaks Galleria Spelling Bee. In 2021, Andy was inducted into the CSO Hall of Fame.