Corey Thomas, Angel Investor

Corey Thomas is the CEO of Rapid7, where he has led the company for over a decade, driving growth and innovation in cybersecurity. He also serves on the boards of LPL Financial, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Vanderbilt University, reflecting his broad leadership across technology, finance, healthcare, and education. Previously, Corey co-founded Pillar VC, a seed-stage venture firm backed by Boston’s top CEOs, where he mentors and advises portfolio companies. His career demonstrates a commitment to advancing technology, fostering entrepreneurship, and guiding organizations through strategic growth and transformation. As an angel investor, Thomas supports ventures in cybersecurity, fintech, and resilience-driven innovation. His recent investments include furl (AI-powered workforce solutions), Perygee (cybersecurity automation), Stackwell (financial empowerment platform), and Resilience (cyber risk management), reflecting his interest in startups that strengthen digital infrastructure and empower communities.