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Veterans, now is your chance to transition into cybersecurity! RapidAscent is offering hands-on operational training in areas such as Threat Assessment, SOC Engineering, Risk Management, Incident Response, Product Security, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to enroll in our January cohort. We are DoD-SkillBridge approved and accept VA benefits so that you have no out-of-pocket cost. Find our more information by visiting our site at www.rapidascent.com and click on the Get Started button. Craig Schultz Brian DeMuth Andrew Beardall Sunny Shaffer Rey Domingo Brian Arrington, M.S. Carmen White, MBA, M.Ed Trent Bunnell Aras "Russ" Memisyazici, M.Sc. ajay Menendez Vets2PM VETS2INDUSTRY Carmen White, MBA, M.Ed AllegiantVets Eric Crump

At Riphean Investments we believe that building an ecosystem for positive impacts in business includes support to the future professionals in our community. Our Operating Partner, Victor Fuster took in a great view at Fredericksburg Nationals stadium while volunteering at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Mock Interview Event. This event focuses on the future workforce of our region and is designed to provide high school and college students with invaluable practice in honing their interview skills. Thanks to the Chamber for hosting another wonderful event! Joel Griffin Brian DeMuth Brittany Chiang, PMP, ICF ACC Joe DiStefano

Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd Annual Fall Capture The Flag Event Ducki (Aldolfo Posada, Kelvin Zheng, Chris Wild, John Black)🏆 Your skills and dedication truly shined! A special shoutout to our second-place winners, HUNT@VT (Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science), and third-place winners, PWN@VT for their outstanding efforts—your determination and expertise were impressive! 💪 Thank you to all participants and everyone who contributed to the success of the event, as well as our collaborators CYBER RANGES, Total Cyber Solutions, and Animate Cyber! Your hard work and enthusiasm made this an unforgettable experience. We're already looking forward to next year! Thank you to our sponsors for helping us execute a successful event! (Eliassen Group Riphean Investments Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc. TEC Solutions RELI Group, Inc. Modern Government Solutions (MGS) Antean Technology Vairav Technology) 🎉 #CaptureTheFlag #Cybersecurity #Community

We are thrilled to welcome Joe DiStefano to our Riphean Investments Advisory Board. Joe is the President of the Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation (REDCO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering small-business owners through programs like the SBA 504, which helps businesses acquire commercial real estate and build long-term wealth. With over two decades of experience in commercial lending and economic development, Joe is a trusted leader in the industry, overseeing REDCO’s strategic planning, loan processes, and business development across Virginia, D.C., Maryland, and West Virginia. In addition to his impressive career in finance, Joe served 10 years in the U.S. Army, including as an infantry team leader during combat operations in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom. His leadership experience, both in the military and banking, combined with his passion for community development, makes him an invaluable addition to our board. We look forward to benefiting from his expertise and dedication to helping small businesses thrive. Welcome Joe! Joel Griffin Brian DeMuth Victor Fuster

We are thrilled to welcome Joe DiStefano to our Riphean Investments Advisory Board. Joe is the President of the Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation (REDCO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering small-business owners through programs like the SBA 504, which helps businesses acquire commercial real estate and build long-term wealth. With over two decades of experience in commercial lending and economic development, Joe is a trusted leader in the industry, overseeing REDCO’s strategic planning, loan processes, and business development across Virginia, D.C., Maryland, and West Virginia. In addition to his impressive career in finance, Joe served 10 years in the U.S. Army, including as an infantry team leader during combat operations in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom. His leadership experience, both in the military and banking, combined with his passion for community development, makes him an invaluable addition to our board. We look forward to benefiting from his expertise and dedication to helping small businesses thrive. Welcome Joe! Joel Griffin Brian DeMuth Victor Fuster

We are pleased to announce the next advanced technology company addition to our growing national security portfolio! We have partnered with Gambit and their experienced team, including CEO Joshua Giegel and CCO Benjamin Richardson, to support their innovative scaling of human and machine teams. Gambit has developed a platform-agnostic, all-domain AI solution to support the expanding market of autonomous platforms. Gambit’s solution operates with new and legacy systems utilizing Neuron, a low SWaP-C hardware integration or software upload, enabling edge connectivity and autonomous behaviors via the Cortex AI layer, which an operator can interface through Axon, an ATAK plug-in. ·        Reduces the cognitive load ·        Coordinates heterogenous systems ·        Operates across all domains ·        Collects edge data at scale   For more information about Gambit, visit gambit.us Victor Fuster Joel Griffin Brian DeMuth

A huge thank you to our #GoldSponsor Riphean Investments for sponsoring The Cyber Bytes Foundation's 2nd Annual Fall Capture The Flag Event! 🙌 Your generous contributions make it possible for us to bring vital STEM awareness and hands-on cyber experience to everyone in our community, no matter their age or skill level. Together, we're empowering the next generation of cybersecurity leaders! Join us on October 16th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm, for a day of learning, collaboration, and competition. We can't wait to see everyone there! #CyberBytesFoundation #CaptureTheFlag #STEM #Cybersecurity #CommunityEmpowerment Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eFpbpdiN

We are happy to announce our latest partnership with Skydweller Aero and welcome them into our Riphean Investments National Security Fund portfolio! Led by CEO Robert Miller and President/COO Barry Matsumori, their team is bringing revolutionary advanced technology and innovation to the national security ecosystem, among many other applications. Skydweller Aero Inc. is a pioneering transatlantic aerospace company developing and manufacturing a fleet of very large solar powered aircraft capable of achieving perpetual flight with heavy, powerful payloads. Skydwellers are autonomous aircraft manufactured from carbon-fiber, with a wingspan greater than a 747, and will be used for long duration missions such as providing continuous coverage above war zones, surveilling naval activity in contested waters, and detecting drug smugglers and pirates at sea. Because Skydwellers are solar powered, they are inexpensive to operate and maintain and feature zero carbon footprint. Skydweller Aero Inc., primarily backed by venture and private capital, has World and US headquarters in Oklahoma City and European offices headquartered in Spain. For more information about Skydweller, visit skydweller.aero Victor Fuster Joel Griffin Brian DeMuth Damon Phillips 

We are excited to have Addie Burrow on our team as an intern focusing on portfolio management operations. Currently a graduate student at the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce, Addie brings a fresh perspective and desire to gain knowledge of the venture capital/private equity business environment. He’s already been providing great value to our data analysis and marketing teams in support of our portfolio companies. As part of his internship, Addie will lead a special project aimed at developing a dynamic portfolio platform. His work will enhance our ability to showcase investment projects in an engaging and visually impactful manner. We look forward to continuing our work with Addie as he returns to UVA this Fall! Victor Fuster Joel Griffin Brian DeMuth

🔒 Next week in Las Vegas, Riphean Investments is hosting an invite-only social during #hackersummercamp (#BlackHat, #DEFCON, BSides Las Vegas). We’re gathering investment firms, angel investors, and like-minded individuals for an evening of meaningful connections and conversations. If you're interested in joining us, please reach out directly. Don't miss this unique opportunity to network and learn more about each other in an intimate setting.Looking forward to connecting with you! #RipheanInvestments #Networking #CyberSecurity #BlackHat2024 #DEFCON #BSidesLV Joel Griffin Victor Fuster