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We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Andy Ellis to Partner at YL Ventures! Since joining us as our first advisor and later as Operating Partner, Andy has tirelessly dedicated himself to supporting our #cybersecurity founders. His deep industry knowledge, combined with his expertise in marketing, communication and understanding of customer needs, has been invaluable in helping guide our portfolio companies toward success. Andy has been instrumental in helping #entrepreneurs refine their strategies, sharpen their messaging and develop solutions that resonate with his peers. This ability to bridge the gap between technical innovation and market needs has been game changing. In his new role as Partner, Andy will continue to build on this momentum by deepening his engagement with our portfolio, taking on additional board roles and playing an even more critical role in our #investment process. We’re confident that his leadership, strategic insights and dedication to our mission will drive even greater success for our founders and the firm. Congratulations, Andy, on this very well-deserved promotion! Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Mw7_g0

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Michael Smith, CISSP-ISSEP, CISM

VP | CTO | CISO | Cybersecurity | Web | Engineering | IoT | DFIR

2mo

I guess my objections didn't matter. GG!!

Bruce Eckfeldt

Coaching CEOs to Scale & Exit Faster with Less Drama

2mo

Thanks for the post. Andy's promotion reflects a strategic move that will undoubtedly enhance YL Ventures' ability to support its portfolio. His blend of technical insight and market understanding is crucial for driving growth in the cybersecurity space.

Gina Yacone

CISO (Advisory, vCISO, CISO) | Cybersecurity Women of the Year ‘24 | Keynote, Moderator & Speaker | Investor | Board Advisor | Board Member | LinkedIn Top Security Voice | Top 9 vCISO Influencers of 2024

2mo

Congratulations, Andy!

Elias Terman

Operating Partner at YL Ventures | Ranked Top 10 VC Worldwide by Pitchbook

2mo

Congratulations, Andy Ellis! Here's to even greater success in your new role as Partner! 🎉👏 #cybersecurity #entrepreneurship #leadership

Justin K.

Husband/Father | Veteran | Cybersecurity Leader

2mo

I have been listening to Andy for a few year now (CISO podcast), this makes sense. :)

Sean Varga

JPMC Hall of Innovation recipient / OWASP / 2x Above and Beyond Award / 2x President's Club / 1x #1 Global Account Executive / 2x Force Mgmt

2mo

Congratulations!

Joshua Woodruff

Enterprise AI, Zero Trust, & Cloud Strategist: Accelerating Secure Digital Transformation

2mo

Wow congratulations Andy Ellis, amazing but not surprising. YL portfolio companies are in even better hands now. Keep crushing it!

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Zohar Alon

Cyber Security Entrepreneur and Investor. I help founders in their startup journey

2mo

Well done!

Congrats Andy Ellis I expect great things from you - what a way to give back after an amazing CISO career full of firsts!! .

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Now we will get to hear even more from Andy Ellis !! 😀 Congratulations Andy !

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