
Kevin Mandia
Strategic Partner

Photo:
Before the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence circa — 2017
Backstory
Kevin is one of the world’s most recognized experts in cybersecurity and a relentless warrior deeply engaged in fighting cyber threats for more than 30 years. After serving as an Officer in the United States Air Force, he founded Mandiant, a company that defines modern day incident response and cyber readiness. In addition to serving as the CEO and a board member of Mandiant and as a board member of the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, Kevin mentors Ballistic entrepreneurs on their journey, leveraging his extensive knowledge of the threat landscape and strengths as a successful founder and CEO.
Photo:
Before the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence circa — 2017
Fun fact
Country rancher meets public sector guru.
Investments at Ballistic

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Founded, funded, or operated prior to Ballistic

- Engagement Advisory Board Member
- Outcome Ongoing tenure
- Partnered in 2021

- Engagement Board Member
- Outcome Acquired by Arista
- Partnered in 2019

- Engagement Board Member
- Outcome Acquired by F5
- Partnered in 2017

- Engagement Board Member
- Outcome Acquired by Twilio
- Partnered in 2015

- Engagement Investor/Board Member
- Outcome Private
- Partnered in 2014

- Engagement SVP, COO, CEO
- Outcome Acquired by Symphony Technology Group
- Partnered in 2013

- Engagement Founder/CEO
- Outcome Acquired by FireEye
- Partnered in 2004

- Engagement Director of Computer Forensics
- Outcome Acquired by McAfee Corporation
- Partnered in 2000