importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-11-08T17:30:00Z

Former Secret Service Agent Turned Cybersecurity Venture Capitalist Shares Career Journey

#cybersecurity #venture capital #hacker #security #startups

A former Secret Service agent recounts his career transition from arresting hackers to becoming a cybersecurity venture capitalist, highlighting his $250M fund's success and unique approach to exits.

Stephen Ward, a former Secret Service agent and Home Depot CISO, is preparing a second fund of roughly $250 million for Brightmind Partners.

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