Anand Thangaraju

Anand Thangaraju

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CISO | GTM Expert | VC Catalyst | Ecosystem Builder | CxO Engagement | Keynote Speaker | Investor
California, United States
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    Field CISO/GTM Specialist
    Alchemy Cyber Inc
    Mar 2026 - Current (8 months)
    Alchemy Cyber Inc is a Go to Market Advisory and Investment firm that focusses on Pre-Seed to Series B startups and acts as GTM Co-Founder, Fractional CMO, Fractional CISO, Accelerator and everything in-between with an Operator lead team backed by a network of 500+ CXOs
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    Limited Partner
    Squared Circle Ventures
    Feb 2026 - Current (9 months)
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    Consortium Member
    AIUC-1
    Jan 2026 - Current (10 months)
    The AIUC-1 Consortium unites security, risk, and legal leaders across industry, government, academia, and non-profits to shape AI best practices - defining how the world adopts AI agents securely and confidently
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    Founding Partner
    Nov 2025 - Current (1 year)
    Advisor to the Founding Team for FirstBoard.io -- the largest independent curated collective of female tech Founders, CXOs, and VP Operating Leaders working together to increase female representation on company Boards. Member of the Steering Committee for NASDAQ Ring The Bell initiative.
  • Sagetap
    Sage Counsel
    Sagetap
    Nov 2025 - Current (1 year)
    Sagetap is the world’s first platform that puts technology executives fully in control of how they discover and evaluate new software. Instead of endless cold outreach and analyst reports, Sages connect directly with trusted peers and surface best-in-breed vendors when they actually want to engage. This is the new model — faster, smarter, and community-driven. Sagetap is growing rapidly, and our Sage Counsel members are helping lead this transformation. Join the revolution: https://sagetap.cello.so/ZG5TXcorWW9
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    CISO Advisory Board
    The Cybersphere Group
    Oct 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)
    ●Award winning, strategic advisory services (start-ups to Fortune 100) ●Renowned CISO advisory board ●Bespoke media series ●Thought-leadership and influence ●Keynote speaking ●Industry briefings ●Research & targeted lead generation ●Live & virtual events - executive interviews, speaking, moderating, hosting, booth walk-throughs, fireside chats, podcasts and webinars
  • San Jose State University
    Member of the Board of Advisors
    San Jose State University
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    The Silicon Valley Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (CAIC) is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and developing transformative solutions in AI and cybersecurity to address the complex challenges of our digital world. At the heart of our mission is our Advisory Board, a group of visionary leaders and industry experts who guide our strategic direction and ensure our work remains impactful and relevant to the evolving needs of society. The Advisory Board brings a wealth of experience from diverse sectors, including technology, government, finance and academia. Their insights and support play a critical role in shaping our programs, fostering partnerships and driving forwa
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    Member
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    The Israeli Startup Advisory Network (ISAN), managed in partnership between Merlin Ventures and Israeli Embassy, is a community of senior security executives with the goal of providing a deep insight into the Israeli cybersecurity startup ecosystem. The community meets periodically to analyze early-stage Israeli security vendors and gives members the ability to collaborate with each other, as well as connect them with any Israeli startups of interest.
  • CyberTheory
    Advisory Board Member
    CyberTheory
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    As part of CyberTheory’s Inner Circle CISO advisory board, I’ll collaborate with a distinguished group of expert CISOs from diverse industries—including Healthcare, Financial Services, Government, Manufacturing, and Technology. Together, we evaluate clients’ market strategies to ensure their positioning and messaging resonate authentically with CISOs and security practitioners. The advisory board plays a critical role in offering strategic insights on lead generation, content strategies, marketing campaigns, and product positioning—all tailored to connect with the cybersecurity community effectively.
  • Global Council for Responsible AI
    Global Ambassador
    Global Council for Responsible AI
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    The Global Council for Responsible AI is committed to building a unified global framework that champions the responsible, ethical, trustworthy, and accountable development and use of artificial intelligence.
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    Board of Advisors
    Barowsky School of Business – Dominican University of California
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    The Advisory Board plays a critical role in the overall success of our MS in Cybersecurity program and consists of cybersecurity leaders from all walks of industry. These leaders provide specialized information, skills, experience, guidance, and oversight for the program and attending students, as well as promote our program within their communities.
  • Perplexity
    AI Fellow
    Perplexity
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    The Perplexity AI Business Fellowship Program offers a comprehensive platform for professionals aiming to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and business strategy. Tailored specifically for individuals with over five years of experience in business, strategy, or go-to-market (GTM) roles, the program is an ideal setting for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of AI's real-world applications.
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    Member
    SANS CISO Network
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    The network is open exclusively to security leaders at the highest level and connects a unique group of professionals who have the appetite and the authority to make a meaningful difference. By sharing ideas and lessons learnt from a wide variety of industries, the SANS CISO Network brings members together to influence our digital future and make the world a safer place. The SANS CISO Network is led by Professor Ciaran Martin.
  • InfraGard National Members Alliance
    Member
    InfraGard National Members Alliance
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
  • Nasdaq
    Member, Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence
    Nasdaq
    Dec 2024 - Current (1 year 11 months)
    The Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence is a convener of board members, executive and governance leaders dedicated to strengthening corporate governance. Through expert thought leadership and curated experiences, the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence helps board and executive leaders to be diligent, inquisitive, and ask the right questions to navigate uncertain times while offering an authentic environment for collaborative learning.
  • ePlus inc.
    Field CISO - Left Feb 2026
    ePlus inc.
    Sep 2024 - Current (2 years 2 months)
    As a Client Security Principal (Field CISO) for the West Region (NORCAL/SAC), I empower my clients to effectively protect their digital assets and to fend off the ever evolving threats in the cyber landscape. By leveraging my own and my team's expertise and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, I provide valuable guidance and strategic recommendations to ensure my clients are well-positioned to face the toughest cybersecurity challenges. I am responsible for owning and coordinating all aspects of the sales cycle for the Security division, for West Coast regions comprising of NorCal, Sacramento and Pacific NorthWest. I work closely with a cross-functional team that comprises the Account/Sales Executives, Enterprise Solution Arc
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    Founding Member
    Professional Association of CISOs
    Sep 2024 - Current (2 years 2 months)
    We are dedicated to advancing the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity leaders through rigorous professional standards embodied in our Code of Professional Conduct, our path to CISO Accreditation, and comprehensive benefits for our members, including mentoring, coaching, professional development, continued learning, well-being resources, and CISO-specific professional liability insurance.
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    Limited Partner
    Lockstep
    Apr 2024 - Current (2 years 7 months)
    At lockstep ventures, our mission is to harness our profound cybersecurity expertise and unparalleled network to identify and invest in innovative technologies that secure and advance the digital landscape. Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to early-stage innovations, we empower visionary founders and drive industry-leading solutions, creating safer and more resilient digital environments for businesses and consumers.
  • U&I Ventures
    Social Capital Collective Member, Advisor, Investor
    U&I Ventures
    Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 10 months)
    Social Capital Collective at U&I Venture Capital is an invite-only, diverse community that brings together distinguished operators holding rising C-level roles across various industries. The network is a rich tapestry of operators, including CEOs, CMOs, CFOs, CIOs, CISOs, CROs, CPOs, CHROs… each contributing their unique expertise and insights to the network of operators, investors, and company builders.
  • Anthropic
    Investor
    Anthropic
    Aug 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
    I Invested in their Series D Round. Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
  • Hustle Fund
    Angel Squad
    Hustle Fund
    Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 10 months)
    Angel Squad is a vetted community of angel investors, who get radical access to Hustle Fund's deals and investor education. Are you a founder fundraising for an angel investment? Reach out to me. Interested in joining Angel Squad? Let me refer you.
  • Team8
    Villager
    Team8
    Jun 2022 - Current (4 years 5 months)
    The Team8 CISO Village is a global community of cyber security senior executives, CISOs and thought leaders from leading enterprises. The Village is an avenue for exchanging ideas, collaborating as an industry, and promoting innovation in cyber security.
  • Various Startups
    Startup Advisor / Angel Investor
    Various Startups
    Jan 2014 - Current (12 years 10 months)
    I help early stage founders through variety of engagements including Angel check, Incubation, fundraising, network access and GTM referral motion. I focus on Enterprise AI, SaaS, Fintech and Cyber startups. AI: Anthropic - (Series B Investor) Crusoe - The AI Factory (Series E Investor) SEO Optimization (Seed Investor) Cybersecurity: Cyber Agents for Digital Threat (Series B Investor) Continuous Threat Expsoure Management (Seed Investor) Autonomous Vulnerability Management (Seed Investor) Next-Gen WAF (Seed Investor) Proactive Cloud Security (Seed Investor) Next-Gen DLP (Seed Investor) CNAPP (Seed Investor) AI Native Secure Coding (Seed Investor) CISO Operating System (Seed Investor/Board Advisor) Agentic AI for SecOps (Seed Advisor) Autonom
  • MACH37 Cyber Accelerator
    Mentor/Advisor
    MACH37 Cyber Accelerator
    Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 (10 months)
    MACH37’S STARS Mentor Network is an elite group of cyber professionals, investors and community leaders focused on enabling the formation and growth of new cyber technology companies. The network includes over 300 active members from multiple industries including federal, state and local government, financial services, insurance, critical infrastructure and energy.
  • CyberEdBoard Community
    Executive Committee Member
    CyberEdBoard Community
    Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 year)
    CyberEdBoard is the premier member’s only community of executives and thought leaders in the fields of security and IT. Members have access to a robust platform of resources that promote peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing, executive-level education, and professional growth.
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    Best Practices Committee Member
    Jan 2025 - Nov 2025 (11 months)
    This committee examines the challenges organizations face in managing third-party risk and identifies existing and emerging best practices. Examples of previously examined topics include complex supply chains, fourth-party management, third-party contract development, risk rating, and assessment scoping. The output of this group includes industry briefing and white papers, practitioner guidelines, industry call-to-action pieces, and blogs that enhance TPRM practice. This group coordinates with other Shared Assessments committees when appropriate.
  • Lumeus.ai (Acquired)
    CISO
    Lumeus.ai (Acquired)
    Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (7 months)
    Lumeus.ai is a visibility-first Zero Trust networking platform that helps IT and Security teams modernize network security, manage shadow SaaS/AI and control unauthorized access. They are a “category creator“ that blends SecureSoftwareEdge, DSPM (Data Security Posture Management), Cloud DLP and CASB to enable a “Crown Jewels” focussed visibility and policy orchestration layer.
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    Board of Directors
    Mar 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 10 months)
    Elected Program Director responsible for regional programming including Monthly webinars covering Information Security, Governance Risk and Compliance , Data Privacy, Risk Management etc., promoting active exchange of useful and valuable information that benefits information security and audit professionals across the globe. ISACA-SV has been voted as the best Innovative Chapter Program Award 2022, Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award 2021. - details at http://www.isaca-sv.org
  • Early Warning
    VCISO - Product Security/GRC
    Early Warning
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (6 months)
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    CEO / Virtual Chief Information Security Officer
    Alchemy Cyber Inc
    Jun 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 4 months)
    Welcome to Goldilocks Ventures, your trusted one stop shop for all things cyber security. 💼 For Enterprise Clients A trusted advisor to company executives, advising with all aspects of operational risk from corporate governance to establishing proper security hygiene. Consult and guide in the development of company operations and establishment of Information/Cyber Security/Privacy/ERM programs. I am also certified in various domains including Internal Audit, US Banking & Financial Services Regulations (Fed, OCC, SEC), ESG and Digital Trust. Clients: Confidential (can provide references) 🚀For Venture Capital and Private Equity Provide guidance on industry trends and help determine market size in various emerging sectors where data does not
  • GLG
    Council Member
    GLG
    Apr 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 10 months)
    GLG is a technology-enabled learning platform that connects top professionals with experts. More than 1,400 companies use GLG to help solve complex strategic and operational challenges, test hypotheses, gain market feedback, and seek mentorship, all within our rigorous compliance framework.
  • Silicon Valley Bank
    Head of GRC / BISO
    Silicon Valley Bank
    Dec 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 7 months)
  • AlphaSights
    Subject Matter Expert
    AlphaSights
    Feb 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)
    AlphaSights is a professional services firm employing several hundred ambitious professionals in 9 offices around the world. Our clients are decision-makers at major corporations, investment funds, strategy consultancies and non-profits. Day by day, our clients rely on our teams to connect them to the knowledge they need.
  • Silicon Valley Bank
    Director, IT Strategy & GRC
    Silicon Valley Bank
    Dec 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 1 month)
    I supported the Core Strategy, Strategic Planning, partnerships & special projects for the SVBFG legal entities > I facilitated the annual Strategic Planning process which included the Leadership Strategy Offsite followed by development of strategic plans for Business Units & Functional Units, cross alignment of Business to Functional / Functional to Functional strategic initiatives, Strategic risk assessments and mitigation plan and approval of the strategic plan by the Board of Directors. > Developed a Performance Management Framework that defined the anatomy of a KPI and provided guidance on prioritization of KPIs and organization of KPIs by value drivers and strategic pillars instead of the legacy department level reports. > De
  • Forbes Technology Council
    Member
    Forbes Technology Council
    Jan 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 9 months)
    Forbes Technology Council is a vetted professional networking community for leading CIOs, CTOs and senior technology executives. Members get exclusive opportunities to build relationships with successful leaders, grow through exclusive live virtual events, and publish bylined articles and expertise on Forbes.com Forbes Technology Council is known for its diversity of perspectives and the members' willingness to give as much as they gain. The generosity and depth of insight in the community makes it an indispensible resource for every coach.
  • EY
    Financial Services Advisory
    EY
    Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 4 months)
    Part of Strategy & Operations Group delivering consulting services to Fortune 500 financial services organizations through finance & risk transformation, data governance, enterprise architecture and emerging trends like Fintech, big data, cloud, blockchain etc. + Supported Bank of the West and Charles Schwab Internal Audit groups. Assisted Audit leadership with the development of the Internal Audit plan, Audit calendar and the overall strategic direction of the Internal Audit program + Product strategy / Product Management / Product Marketing + Go-to-market planning/ strategy + Operating models and Process Design + Organizational Change Management & Business partnership + Established a Single Customer View through Business & Data Transforma
  • JPMorganChase
    Client Partner (to Chief Information Officer, Chief Data Office, ED, Enterprise Architect)
    JPMorganChase
    Jul 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 9 months)
    Ownership of key technology & process initiatives spanning business analysis & program management, business reporting, IT Strategy Roadmap development, BI Service delivery & business development activities Key Initiatives worked on - DW Architecture & Program Maturity Assessment - User Migration Planning & Change Management (Table/Query level analysis in prioritization, Tool selection, Training & Change mgmt) - Management Business Reviews and Key Presentations for CIO/CTOs - Ongoing Program Metrics / Balanced Scorecard Implementation - Process Definition and Optimization - Teradata Capacity Forecasting, App DBA Engagement Model, Environment Mgmt, Data Masking, Data Archival etc in collaboration with vendors - Performance Improvement - Terad
  • Cognizant
    Business Development Manager, AI & Analytics Practice
    Cognizant
    Jul 2009 - Aug 2014 (5 years 2 months)
    Managed a Team of 6 - Presales Initiatives including client presentations, RFP/RFI management, client off-sites, Industry forums etc. - Business Unit Initiatives including Pipeline/Financial/Competitor analysis & Market entry / Account Strategies - Global Alliances/Strategic Partnerships key technology partners like Teradata, Microsoft, Informatica, IBM etc - Marketing Initiatives including Analyst coverage (Gartner MQ 2013) and Internal Awards - Research involving Whitepapers/ Workshops on topics like Big Data, Behavioral BI, Enterprise Data Clarity, etc - Gathering Industry trends (BFS/EIM) and managing Internal mailers and enablement sessions - Service Line strategy and business pursuits for Big Data and Corporate Performance Management
  • Cognizant
    Associate Consultant, Cognizant Business Consulting
    Cognizant
    Jul 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 9 months)
    Business Consulting specializing in Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence maturity assesment and evolving future roadmap leveraging best practices. Involved in Presales activities for Banking and Financial sector clients. Activities involve pitch book building, workshop and client visit presentations, responding to RFP/RFIs, developing and packaging new service offerings, identifying growth opportunities and participating in consulting engagements. Notable Consulting engagements 1. Data Warehouse Maturity Assessment for the Consumer/Business Banking LoB of Large US Bank (6 weeks) 2. Data Redundancy Assessment for the Home Lending LoB of Large US Bank (5 weeks) 3. Data Governance Assessment for Leading Insurance firm (8 weeks) 4. Big Data Co
  • Standard Chartered
    Project Finance Associate
    Standard Chartered
    Apr 2008 - Jun 2008 (3 months)
    Responsibility: Worked on financial structuring and advisory services for companies seeking limited/non-recourse debt financing Project: 1. Developed a report for an oil refinery expansion project seeking cross-border and local currency debt 2. Formulated a domestic marketing strategy to the client and established circumstances in which the client would prefer the local market over the global markets for petroleum products Major Achievements: 1. Generated a tariff profile for a power project based on certain bidding criteria using linear programming tools, and subsequently incorporating this into the optimization macro for the financial model 2. Created a comprehensive spreadsheet of project financing terms of various airport development pr
  • Tata Group
    Software Engineer
    Tata Group
    Jun 2005 - Jun 2007 (2 years 1 month)
    1. Led a development team of 6 & provided Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions for Citicards 2. Built Data models and Marts and integrated data using Ab Initio & SAS 2. Formed a Production Support Team and mentored 18 employees on system and technical skills 3. As the Icalms Champion, managed and created awareness on Competency management within project 4. Received Appreciation from the client for successfully deploying the Federated Data Mart 5. Completed training in Cards Business Overview, Risk Management, Six thinking hats and Systems Thinking 6. Secured Honors in Banking certification from Financial Technology Center for Business Excellence in TCS
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    Technical Consultant
    Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu
    Apr 2004 - May 2004 (2 months)
    Studied the processes involved in manufacturing and servicing of various telecommunication equipments.
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  • Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
    master, MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA, Fintech, Strategy
    Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
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    CBSE Syllabus, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math
    J.G.V.V Anna Nagar
  • ESCP Business School
    Dual Degree, Finance
    ESCP Business School
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    Certificate in Risk Governance®
    The DCRO Institute
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    bachelor, Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
    College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University
  • University of California, Berkeley
    Certificate Course
    University of California, Berkeley
    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)
  • Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
    Advanced Communication Certificate Program, Business/Corporate Communications
    Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
    Jan 2014
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