logo
  • Team
  • Portfolio
  • About
  • News
  • Careers
    • Ballistic X Pursuit

Derek Smith

Derek Smith is the definition of a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur. After founding his first technology company while in college, he went on to deliver a total of four successful technology startups including the market-defining cybersecurity companies Oakley Networks (acquired by Raytheon) and Shape Security (acquired by F5 for more than $1B). Derek has been a mentor and advisor, and also served as Senior Advisor for Cyber-Policy at the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Linkedin

More from Ballistic

Check out the latest cybersecurity news and insights from our team and our portfolio companies.

See more

4 MIN

12.19.25

Phil Venables on AI and security lessons from 2025 – and what’s ahead

Read article

5 MIN

11.12.25

Agents are already here – and they don’t need “agency” to be dangerous

Read article

3 MIN

9.23.25

Ballistic welcomes former Roblox, Box, Walmart security exec Julie Tsai as CISO-in-Residence

Read article

3 MIN

9.16.25

Why Pangea’s acquisition by CrowdStrike is a great outcome

Read article

Company

HomeTeamPortfolioAboutNewsCareers

Help

ContactPrivacy Policy

Follow Us

Linkedin

Join the Ballistic
community

    Company

    HomeTeamPortfolioAboutNewsCareers

    Help

    ContactPrivacy Policy

    Follow Us

    Linkedin

    © Ballistic Ventures | 2026

    Back To Top