Ryan Noon, Angel Investor

Ryan Noon is the Co-founder and Chairman of Material Security, a cybersecurity company backed by leading investors such as a16z, Elad Gil, and Founders Fund. He previously founded Parastructure, a big data analytics startup acquired by Dropbox, where he later served as Head of Analytics. His career reflects deep expertise in data infrastructure and security. Earlier, Noon worked as an engineering lead at Ayasdi, focusing on advanced analytics, before moving into entrepreneurship. At Dropbox, he managed analytics and data infrastructure following the Parastructure acquisition. His leadership has consistently centered on building scalable systems and advancing cybersecurity innovation. As an angel investor, Ryan has supported startups in cybersecurity and developer tools. His portfolio includes Method Security (cybersecurity solutions), Fleet Device Management (open-source IT management), and Doppel (AI-powered identity protection). These investments align with his focus on security, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.