“Cultivating a new mindset that results in new approaches to cyber technology is what excites me about being a part of Ballistic Ventures.”

Michelle Kincaid is the Vice President of Marketing and Platforms at Ballistic Ventures. She has spent her career helping cyber startups find their voice, define their brand, and engage the audiences that matter most. At Ballistic, she works closely with portfolio founders and their teams to build trusted narratives, shape go-to-market strategies, and accelerate growth.

Prior to Ballistic, Michelle led communications and customer marketing at network observability and security startup Kentik. Earlier in her career, she covered cybersecurity as a freelance reporter in Washington, D.C., writing on the gaps between public and private sector cybersecurity. Passionate about the intersection of storytelling and infosec, Michelle brings both startup and media expertise to help companies cut through the noise and connect with their communities.

CISO David Hahn has spent decades building successful cybersecurity programs at leading companies. He is the consummate connector of people and collaborator to enable business growth. His career spans industries, including financial services, where he served as Chief Security Officer of Silicon Valley Bank and as Senior Vice President and Group Information Security Officer at Wells Fargo. Hahn has also held security leadership positions for SaaS companies, including CDK Global and Intuit, and was Vice President and CISO of Hearst, one of the world’s largest and most diversified media companies.

Hahn is an advisor to many cybersecurity and technology startups, helping them gain market traction and differentiate their solutions. He is also a CISO advisor to Fortinet, one of the largest cybersecurity companies. Hahn holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and spent his undergrad time at San Jose State University.