Overview
John Stewart serves as Board Member and Investor at Arcanna.ai [10]. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Science from Syracuse University [11][12], and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy from New York University [13]. Stewart founded and operates Talons Ventures, LLC [3][4], an organization created to apply over 30 years of experience in cyber governance, angel investing, and board membership to companies of various sizes, while also supporting altruistic efforts including anti-poaching initiatives and educational scholarships [2]. Stewart currently serves as Strategic Advisor at CypherGenics and NetRise [5][7], Board Member at Xeris AI [6], and Investor or Seed Investor at OptimEyes AI and Heatseeker [8][9].
Profile introduction
Talons Ventures was created to make a positive meaningful impact, both in cyber and beyond. The organization's focus is aimed at providing my 30yrs worth of experience (and mistakes) to small and large companies alike in cyber governance, angel investing, Board membership, and altruistic efforts such as anti-poaching, disrupting illegal wildlife trafficking, and providing educational scholarships.
Career history
- Angel Investor / Startup Whisperer / Anti-poaching AdvocateMar 2020 to presentTalons Ventures, LLC
- Owner / OperatorMar 2020 to presentTalons Ventures, LLC
- Strategic AdvisorJan 2025 to presentCypherGenics
- Board MemberNov 2024 to presentXeris AI
- Strategic AdvisorJan 2024 to presentNetRise
- InvestorSep 2024 to presentOptimEyes AI
- Seed InvestorJan 2024 to presentHeatseeker
- Board Member, InvestorDec 2023 to presentArcanna.ai
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer ScienceSyracuse University
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy, Cybersecurity & LawMay 2026 - May 2027New York University
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